10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kershaw, SC

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The cost of independent living in Kershaw is about $3,935 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 182 options.

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Kershaw Independent Living Facilities | 3193 Reviews

Cost of independent living in Kershaw, SC

The average cost of senior living in Kershaw is $3,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $3,241 per month.

Independent living costs in Kershaw, SC, vs. nearby cities

Kershaw, SC

$3,935/mo

Heath Springs, SC

$3,867/mo

Jefferson, SC

$4,887/mo

Independent living costs in Kershaw, SC, vs. state and national averages

Kershaw, SC

$3,935/mo

South Carolina state

$4,212/mo

U.S. national average

$4,245/mo

Independent living costs in Kershaw, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$4,666/mo

Memory Care

$4,608/mo

Independent Living

$3,935/mo

Independent living costs in Kershaw, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$1,900/mo

Studio

$3,219/mo

1 Bedroom

$3,800/mo

2 Bedroom

$4,702/mo

Detached Cottage/Bungalow

$6,098/mo

Senior living costs in Kershaw vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column destination: Kershaw, SC

Column state: South Carolina

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Kershaw, SC	South Carolina	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,935/mo	$4,212/mo	$4,245/mo
Assisted Living	$4,666/mo	$4,391/mo	$4,789/mo
Memory Care	$4,608/mo	$4,440/mo	$5,058/mo

Independent Living

Kershaw, SC:$3,935/mo

South Carolina:$4,212/mo

U.S.:$4,245/mo

Assisted Living

Kershaw, SC:$4,666/mo

South Carolina:$4,391/mo

U.S.:$4,789/mo

Memory Care

Kershaw, SC:$4,608/mo

South Carolina:$4,440/mo

U.S.:$5,058/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Kershaw

Recent reviews for independent living in Kershaw

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0

My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5

The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5

The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Kershaw independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kershaw independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kershaw, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kershaw independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kershaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Kershaw, SCNational

Nutritionist / dietician

21.6%

21.1%

Low / no sodium

42%

35.5%

No sugar

35.2%

31.8%

Vegetarian

30.9%

34.6%

Pureed meals

18.5%

11.4%

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Availability of select dining options in Kershaw independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kershaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Kershaw, SCNational

Professional chef

33.3%

37.4%

Restaurant style dining

46.9%

44.6%

Room service

38.3%

38%

Anytime dining

14.8%

17.6%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Kershaw independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Kershaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Kershaw, SCNational

Activity director

52.5%

46.3%

Pet-focused programs

35.2%

29.2%

Community service programs

38.3%

34%

Devotional activities on-site

50.6%

48.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

51.9%

49.9%

Outings / off-site activities

57.4%

54.9%

Piano or organ

42.6%

44.1%

Arts and crafts center

42.6%

39.5%

Educational speakers / life long learning

45.1%

42.9%

Clubs / games / karaoke

49.4%

48.2%

Live performances

51.9%

47.8%

Dances

40.1%

34%

Fitness center

25.3%

40.6%

Fitness classes

47.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Inspire Royal Park, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Inspire Sandhill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kershaw, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 182 independent living facilities near Kershaw, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Kershaw, South Carolina are Lakeview Retirement Community, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Lake Wylie. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kershaw, SC

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Independent living costs in Kershaw, SC, vs. state and national averages

Independent living costs in Kershaw, SC, vs. other senior living options

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Senior living costs in Kershaw vs. state and national costs

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