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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lexington County, SC

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The cost of independent living in Lexington County is about $3,776 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 98 options.

Read 1515 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 Columbia, Lexington and Irmo.

Lexington County Independent Living Facilities | 1515 Reviews

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Photo of Woodward Street Community
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.
Photo of Croft House Inc
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 Trinity on Laurens
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.
Photo of Kalmia Landing
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 Willow Run Apartment
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.
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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 Village Inn Community 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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Photo of Rumph'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.
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 Jone's Elderly 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 Barnwell County Nursing 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 Aldrich's Community Care 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.
Photo of Vintage Garden At Sweetwater
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.
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It has been a good fit for my dad at Pinedale Residential Center. The community is conveniently located for us to come and visit him often. He is really happy there. I haven't had a chance to eat there with...
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.
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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.
Where Friendly Neighbors Make Great Friends Imagine...an exciting and invigorating lifestyle and a beautifully appointed apartment home - all nestled in historic Augusta. The Legacy at Walton Oaks offers a lifestyle that's active and rewarding for adults 55 and up.Benefits :: A private, gated...
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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.
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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 Lexington County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lexington County is $3,776 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Richland County, SC with an average of $2,921 per month.

Independent living costs in Lexington County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Lexington County, SC
$3,776/mo
$3,160/mo

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

Lexington County, SC
$3,776/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Lexington County, SC, vs. other senior living options

$5,496/mo
Independent Living
$3,776/mo

Independent living costs in Lexington County, SC, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,321/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,820/mo

Senior living costs in Lexington County 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: Lexington County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLexington County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,776/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,899/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,496/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lexington County, SC:$3,776/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lexington County, SC:$4,899/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lexington County, SC:$5,496/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Lexington County, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lexington County 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 Lexington County, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lexington County 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 average 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
Lexington County, SC$3,310/mo$3,245/mo+2.0%
South Carolina$3,342/mo$3,236/mo+3.3%
National$3,400/mo$3,276/mo+3.8%
Lexington County, SC
2024 average cost:$3,310/mo
2023 average cost:$3,245/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,342/mo
2023 average cost:$3,236/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Lexington County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lexington County

Lakeside Place Senior Living in Lexington, SC

4.1
We went with Lakeside Place because of the proximity to where I live and also it is a relatively new facility so the layout is really nice and beautiful. On the negative side, they do not really offer as much assistance as where my loved one was before. On the weekends it is very hard to get a ...
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The Place at Shadow Oaks in Aiken, SC

5.0
We were very pleased with The Place at Shadow Oaks... My brother seemed to be comfortable there and was well taken care of. He has very limited funds ...therefore we can’t use them frequently. But it is wonderful though to be offered respite for short term care.

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.

Lexington County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lexington County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lexington County, 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 Lexington County 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 Lexington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lexington County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lexington County 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 Lexington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lexington County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lexington County 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 Lexington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lexington County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.8%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lakeview Retirement Community, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lexington County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 98 independent living facilities near Lexington County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lexington County, South Carolina are Hammond Square and Lakeview Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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