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The cost of independent living in Kirkley Mill is about $3,982 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 180 options. Read 2706 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.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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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Photo of Watchcare 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 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 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 Highlands Senior Living Columbia
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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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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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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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 loved one was only in this community for a short period of time and things could have went better but its no fault of the staff. The staff did the best they could to accommodate his needs and make sure he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Florence Presbyterian Community is a caring assisted living community located in gorgeous Florence, South Carolina in Florence County. This city offers almost 600 acres of park land for climbing, walking or playing. In downtown Florence one will find the Art Trail Gallery, the Downtown Farmer's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Kirkley Mill, SC

The average cost of senior living in Kirkley Mill is $3,982 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $3,239 per month.

Independent living costs in Kirkley Mill, SC, vs. nearby cities

Kirkley Mill, SC
$3,982/mo
$4,462/mo
$3,892/mo

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

Kirkley Mill, SC
$3,982/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Kirkley Mill, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,443/mo
Independent Living
$3,982/mo

Independent living costs in Kirkley Mill, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,517/mo
Studio
$4,992/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,802/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,491/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Senior living costs in Kirkley Mill 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: Kirkley Mill, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKirkley Mill, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,982/mo$4,141/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,544/mo$4,321/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,443/mo$4,368/mo$4,962/mo
Independent Living
Kirkley Mill, SC:$3,982/mo
South Carolina:$4,141/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Kirkley Mill, SC:$4,544/mo
South Carolina:$4,321/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Kirkley Mill, SC:$4,443/mo
South Carolina:$4,368/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
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Independent living costs in Kirkley Mill, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kirkley Mill and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Kirkley Mill, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kirkley Mill have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kirkley Mill, SC$2,761/mo$2,812/mo-1.8%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Kirkley Mill, SC
2024 average cost:$2,761/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Kirkley Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Kirkley Mill

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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The Carolinian in Florence, SC

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews mention the exceptional care and attention given by the staff at various communities, such as Solista Charlotte by Cogir, Providence Meadows, and Holiday Willow Grove, making residents and their families feel welcomed and supported.
Varied and enjoyable activities. Communities like Lakeview Retirement Community, Providence Meadows, and Harmony at Columbia offer a wide range of activities tailored to the interests of their residents, including arts and crafts, bingo, movies, outings, and fitness classes.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents express their satisfaction with the delicious and nutritious meals provided at communities like Greenway Square Retirement Community, Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, and Merrill Gardens at Columbia, with many noting the accommodations made for dietary preferences and restrict ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities such as Terrabella Windsor Lake, Greenway Square Retirement Community, and The Dorchester South, ensuring residents live in comfortable and attractive environments.
Individualized accommodations. Communities like Solista Charlotte by Cogir, Merrill Gardens at Columbia, and Ambriant at Avondale offer customized living spaces for residents, ensuring each person's unique needs and preferences are considered.
Supportive and communicative staff. Families appreciate the open and transparent communication from staff members at communities like Ambriant at Avondale, Somerby Baxter Village, and Solista Charlotte by Cogir, making them feel involved and informed about their loved ones' care.
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Kirkley Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkley Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkley Mill, 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 Kirkley Mill 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 Kirkley Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkley Mill 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 Kirkley Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkley Mill 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 Kirkley Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Lakeview Retirement Community and Terrabella Windsor Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kirkley Mill, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 180 independent living facilities near Kirkley Mill, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kirkley Mill, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Sunrise of Providence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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