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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.

Read 3193 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Camden, Lugoff and Elgin.

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Photo of Sumter Active Day Care
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Studio and one bedroom apartmentsKitchens with stove and refrigeratorUtilities includedSubsidized apartments availableScheduled transportationEqual Housing OpportunityLocated in the Five Points Community of Columbia
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Christopher Towers
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Spring Villa Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Woods Edge
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My friend likes the food at this community. The staff have answered our questions and are helpful. The community is very clean and the grounds are nice. They have a memory care unit within the community. ...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Lakeside Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Sharon Village
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Shiloh-Randolph Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Honeycreek
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Comfort and convenience await you at Honeycreek, one of Charlotte’s newest communities for seniors.Honeycreek consists of one and two bedroom single-story garden apartments, with handicapped accessible units. Each apartment if fully carpeted and features self-cleaning oven with front controls,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Carriage House Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The residents all seem nice and friendly. They offered to help with the move in. It’s independent living. So a lot of those categories don’t really apply. They don’t have care services or activities. It...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Making the transition to retirement apartment living is easy at Brian Center Retirement Apartments. Our helpful staff is here to assist you with all the details of your move. Whether it's sorting through financial details or carrying boxes into your new apartment; you can count on us to help you...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Laurel Crest is more expensive, but they had better care than where my loved one is now. The staff to resident ratio was better here and we got much more personalized care. They pay attention the the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Beard Residential Care Facs
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Independence Place
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Herriott's Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

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
$4,887/mo

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

Kershaw, SC
$3,935/mo
U.S. national average
$4,245/mo

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

$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 typeKershaw, SCSouth CarolinaU.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 ...
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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
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
31.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
34.6%
Pureed meals
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
Professional chef
33.3%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
44.6%
Room service
Room service
38.3%
38%
Anytime dining
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
Activity director
52.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.3%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
48.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
44.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.1%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
40.1%
34%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.3%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
47.5%
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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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