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The cost of independent living in Mathews Heights is about $3,415 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 115 options.

Read 2030 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 Greenwood, Due West and Ninety Six.

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With key help from " A Place for Mom" (Mike Sharpe) to locate options in a large geographic area (places in Charleston or in Aiken, SC), I eventually arranged in early June for my 81 year old mothers living...
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.
Aiken Grand Apartments is senior housing located among the shade trees of Warrenville, Aiken County, South Carolina. We are a 55 year and older Senior Community for independent living. The wide open blue skies and fresh air are always free, and the surrounding landscaping offers plenty of places...
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The staff is friendly and can answer all their questions or concerns. The size of the apartments are spacious. Both one and two bedrooms. I haven't had an opportunity to rent the club house they have on the...
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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.
About Foxwood Senior Village Foxwood Senior Village is the newest 55 and older independent living community in the heart of Washington, GA. Known for its large number of Antebellum, Victorian, and Colonial homes, Washington, GA has many sites on The National Register of Historic Places. The new...
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We went with Generations of Chapin because it was close to home and the value for the money was good. There are a lot of activities provided, but they are an extra charge and I was not expecting that. She is...
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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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August Springs is a quiet place, probably due to the age restriction of 62+ years old. The place is more like an apartment complex since it is non-assisted living but a great place for those that don't need...
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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Beautiful & afforable place to live Staff very proffessional
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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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So many of the staff are terrific. Think upper management could be more responsive/honest. During the recent hurricane, emergency generators went out leaving some residents without electricity for a week,...
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.
Cascades Verdae is a luxury continuing care retirement community in Greenville, South Carolina. Located on 40 acres and just minutes from downtown Greenville, our private gated community offers a lifestyle that is second to none. Members enjoy beautiful accommodations, industry-leading Care...
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I don't feel there's any uncertainty here at Overture Greenville. I feel like my mom is in a very safe place, and she's close enough to everything to still live a great lifestyle - the location is perfect. ...
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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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Based off of our personal experience, I would recommend The palmettos of Mauldin to other families looking for care for their loved ones.
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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They're good to my mom. They try to do everything they can to keep her comfortable and happy. And that's all I could ask for. We've had no problems, and I'm happy to have her at Greenville Glen.
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.
Greenville Glen Assisted Living is built on our commitment to our residents and families. Our 36 room community is a homey environment were the staff focuses on our residents needs and wants. We believe no two people are alike, so the services and attention we provide is individualized to meet...
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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, 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: 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.
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.
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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, 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.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in the heart of the southern downtown Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina. Our beautiful community is located nearby the Little River, and some of the homes overlook scenic lake views. The beautiful views make...
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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.
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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: 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.
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 husband and I have lived in our two bedroom Independant Living Apartment since mid September 2018. I cannot honestly state that the bad outweighs the good. Of course, there are always little...
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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.
Springfield Place is an independent living community in Newberry, SC. This community is a great place to call home for all of those individuals who are looking to be a part of Newberry and all that the city offers. Newberry is a part of Newberry County, and it provides residents and guests with...

Cost of independent living in Mathews Heights, SC

The average cost of senior living in Mathews Heights is $3,415 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $3,160 per month.

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

Mathews Heights, SC
$3,415/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Mathews Heights, SC, vs. other senior living options

$5,134/mo
Independent Living
$3,415/mo

Independent living costs in Mathews Heights, SC, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$3,632/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,660/mo

Senior living costs in Mathews Heights 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: Mathews Heights, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMathews Heights, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,415/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,201/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,134/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Mathews Heights, SC:$3,415/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mathews Heights, SC:$4,201/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mathews Heights, SC:$5,134/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mathews Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Mathews Heights

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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Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas in Fountain Inn, SC

4.6
The people are very helpful and caring. Everyone checks on each other and we are a close knit community.

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.

Mathews Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mathews Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mathews Heights, 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 Mathews Heights 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 Mathews Heights 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
23.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Mathews Heights 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 Mathews Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mathews Heights, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mathews Heights 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 Mathews Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mathews Heights, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Emerald Gardens, Ansley Glen at Greenwood and Ashley Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mathews Heights, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 115 independent living facilities near Mathews Heights, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mathews Heights, South Carolina are Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and North Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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