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The cost of independent living in Mount Gallagher is about $3,647 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 142 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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We recently placed our mother at Ashley Square and are simply amazed with the care that she has received. The staff are super friendly and loving towards my mother and the rest of our family. We could not...
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.
When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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I think it a wonderful place to be and it was a great decision for me to move here. I feel the employees are great individuals who cares so much for us residents.
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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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They are very welcoming. The facility is very nice and the residents are friend to one on other. The staff works hard to keep the residents engaged and very friendly to the families . The care good at...
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.
Oaks at Greenwood is located in a convenient, yet secluded, area in the heart of Greenwood, South Carolina. It is a warm and inviting assisted living community with a home-like and comfortable atmosphere. We are committed to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our...
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I am pleased with the care my mom is getting here, I feel comfortable with her in the memory care unit, they are well staffed and She is a level 2 so she does get that extra care she needs here. I would...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Laurens is an assisted living community in Laurens, South Carolina. Laurens is a historical and charming city in upstate South Carolina. We have a thriving downtown area with fine shopping and dining in a way that honors our strong heritage and rich history. Residents at...
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We've lived here for a month and we're very happy. When you drive in, it's like being in the woods...beautifully kept, not crowded, and definitely not institutional looking. Residents have been very...
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.
Thank you for your interest in The Renaissance, LLC, where life is just beginning. Located in picturesque Due West, South Carolina, The Renaissance is a community within a community. We offer several choices of Independent Living cottages and apartments as well as private Assisted Living...
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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, 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.
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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
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Mount Gallagher, SC

The average cost of senior living in Mount Gallagher is $3,647 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cross Hill, SC with an average of $3,149 per month.

Independent living costs in Mount Gallagher, SC, vs. nearby cities

Mount Gallagher, SC
$3,647/mo
$3,267/mo

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

Mount Gallagher, SC
$3,647/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Gallagher, SC, vs. other senior living options

$3,579/mo
Independent Living
$3,647/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Gallagher, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,725/mo
Studio
$3,628/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Mount Gallagher vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mount Gallagher, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMount Gallagher, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,647/mo$4,135/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,513/mo$4,315/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,579/mo$4,362/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Mount Gallagher, SC:$3,647/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Mount Gallagher, SC:$3,513/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Mount Gallagher, SC:$3,579/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Gallagher

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Gallagher

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.

Clinton Presbyterian Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community

5.0
Great place run and staffed by loving Christian people. My dad came here and loved it!

Carolina Gardens at Laurens

5.0
Very friendly staff and family atmosphere.

Mount Gallagher independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Gallagher independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Gallagher, 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 Mount Gallagher 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 Mount Gallagher partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Gallagher, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Gallagher 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 Mount Gallagher communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Gallagher, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Gallagher 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 Mount Gallagher offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Gallagher, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.4%
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Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and The Residences at Greenwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Gallagher, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Mount Gallagher, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Gallagher, South Carolina are Ashley Square and Emerald Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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