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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Longtown, SC

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The cost of independent living in Longtown is about $3,987 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options.

Read 53 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, Camden and Blythewood.

Longtown Independent Living Facilities | 53 Reviews

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Last Updated: 6/22/26
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Photo of Inspire Sandhill
2424 Photos available
9.8
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14 reviews
9.8
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14 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
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7%
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Not an included amenity for all meals but food provided multiple times weekly in conjunction with scheduled events. Great location, in close proximity to shops, restaurants, movie theater, public library....
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Revel in the exceptional amenities at Inspire Sandhill, crafted to exceed your expectations and redefine the 55 and over active adult living experience. Ideal for retired professionals, homeowners seeking to downsize, and empty nesters in search of a maintenance-free lifestyle, our community...
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Photo of The Legacy of Camden
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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13 reviews
9.4
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13 reviews
5 star
100%
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My family has a long history at The Legacy. My grandmother lived there happily nearly twenty years ago. Recently, my mother and father moved there when their health deteriorated quickly. My father passed...
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.
The Legacy of Camden is a beautiful, quaint retirement community in Camden, South Carolina, just northeast of Columbia, SC. Our assisted living community has 40 apartments, and offers assistance with the activities of daily living, as needed by each individual.The Legacy of Camden is now under...
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55 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.4
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15 reviews
9.4
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15 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
13%
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7%
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Staff and residents very friendly. Food in dining room is very good. Have had to ask a lot of questions so only suggestion for improvement would be to inform resident and family how things are done.
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.
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Photo of The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
77 Photos available
8.2
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20 reviews
8.2
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20 reviews
5 star
70%
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I would give them a 5 on everything. My mother is doing so much better there and the staff is wonderful. From my perspective, the thing that I find most reassuring is my mom is clean and safe and gets to...
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located at the entrance of Woodcreek Farms in Northeast Columbia, The Blake at Woodcreek Farms is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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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Cost of independent living in Longtown, SC

The average cost of senior living in Longtown is $3,987 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Murray of Richland, SC with an average of $3,312 per month.

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

Longtown, SC
$3,987/mo
$3,804/mo

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

Longtown, SC
$3,987/mo
U.S. national average
$4,245/mo

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

$4,307/mo
Independent Living
$3,987/mo

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

Senior living costs in Longtown 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: Longtown, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLongtown, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,987/mo$4,212/mo$4,245/mo
Assisted Living$4,153/mo$4,391/mo$4,789/mo
Memory Care$4,307/mo$4,440/mo$5,058/mo
Independent Living
Longtown, SC:$3,987/mo
South Carolina:$4,212/mo
U.S.:$4,245/mo
Assisted Living
Longtown, SC:$4,153/mo
South Carolina:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,789/mo
Memory Care
Longtown, SC:$4,307/mo
South Carolina:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$5,058/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Longtown

Recent reviews for independent living in Longtown

Springtree Manor Assisted Living in Columbia, SC

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Palmettos of Parklane in Columbia, SC

5.0
The only reason she isn't there now is that she just can't afford it. I really liked the staff, I felt really comfortable with the nursing staff here. They would get a ten if that was an option. Rooms are really nice modern. Just a great place! We just did a short respite stay, but it was a ...
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Carolina Gardens at Kathwood in Columbia, SC

5.0
Our experience with Carolina Gardens has been a very good one, overall. It's a nice looking place, and the staff seem friendly and professional. The marketing person I worked with was helpful and very accommodating! My loved one has settled in well, and really seems to be enjoying himself here!

Longtown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Longtown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Longtown, 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 Longtown 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 Longtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Longtown, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Longtown 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 Longtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Longtown, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
44.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Longtown 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 Longtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Longtown, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
48.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
44.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
34%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47.5%
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Inspire Sandhill, The Legacy of Camden and Vitality Living Columbia are the top-rated independent living facilities near Longtown, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Longtown, South Carolina. See the full list.
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