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The cost of independent living in Kirkwood is about $3,574 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options. Read 1262 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
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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 The Carriage House Senior Living Center in Florence, South Carolina is an assisted living community conveniently situated in a metropolitan setting near shops, bus lines, restaurants, and theaters. Our residents enjoy temperate weather autumn through spring, and...
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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: 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
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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.
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
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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: 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: 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 Mills Rest Home
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.
Photo of Palmetto Ridge
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Elizabethan Gardens is a unique assisted living center catering to the elderly, physically disabled, and mentally disabled individuals. Our private rooms are housed in a historic building built in 1929 with semi private wings added in 1982 and 1987. The home has been modernized without losing...
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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 mom likes this community and is very pleased with everything. We like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents involved and active. Mom doesn't like the food, but maybe because she was a...
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.
The Carolinian offers both Independent Retirement Living and Assisted Living . We have spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens that make life simple and worry free. You can truly enjoy your retirement years among friends relaxing, reading, traveling or...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Kirkwood, SC

The average cost of senior living in Kirkwood is $3,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumter, SC with an average of $3,296 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kirkwood, SC vs. nearby cities

Kirkwood, SC
$3,574/mo
$3,550/mo
$3,764/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kirkwood, SC vs. the state and national average

Kirkwood, SC
$3,574/mo
U.S. national average
$4,072/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kirkwood vs. other types of senior living

$3,995/mo
Independent Living
$3,574/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Kirkwood, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,434/mo
Studio
$4,509/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,179/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,884/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,748/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Kirkwood over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Kirkwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Kirkwood

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 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.

The Legacy of Lexington

5.0
There was a much welcomed management change several months ago, and things have noticeably improved. The common areas have been painted, new carpet and vinyl were installed, and I understand that new furniture has been ordered for these areas. A number of employees were replaced, and the staff ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Flexible dining options. Residents at various communities, such as Terrabella Windsor Lake and The Village at Southlake, appreciate the freedom to cook their own meals or choose from a range of meal plans, while also having the option to enjoy communal dining experiences.
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and dedication of staff members at communities like The Village at Southlake, Mill Creek Manor, and Lakeview Retirement Community, who go above and beyond to accommodate residents and their families.
Variety of activities and offerings. Communities including Lakeview Retirement Community, The Village at Southlake, and Harmony at Columbia provide a wide range of activities and opportunities for residents, ensuring that there is something for everyone and encouraging socialization and engagement.
Reasonable costs and financial flexibility. Affordability is a significant factor for many residents; communities like Terrabella Windsor Lake, Terrabella Windsor Lake, and Deepwood Estates by Barclay House offer various payment plans and options to help accommodate diverse financial situations.
Home-like and comfortable living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cozy and welcoming atmosphere at communities such as Forest Lake Manor, The Village at Southlake, and Merrill Gardens at Columbia, making residents feel right at home.
Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Communities like Harmony at Columbia, Holiday Columbia Pines, and The Village at Southlake prioritize cleanliness and upkeep, ensuring that residents live in safe and hygienic environments.
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Kirkwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood 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
17.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.7%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.6%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.1%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.1%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Terrabella Windsor Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kirkwood, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 132 independent living facilities near Kirkwood, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Kirkwood, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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