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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pelham, SC

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The cost of independent living in Pelham is about $4,148 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 1056 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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Photo of Bayberry Retirement Inn
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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My Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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.
Carriage House of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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
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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: 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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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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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 Reid's Residential Care Facility
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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Pelham, SC

The average cost of senior living in Pelham is $4,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pacolet, SC with an average of $3,452 per month.

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

Pelham, SC
$4,148/mo
$4,149/mo
$4,345/mo

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

Pelham, SC
$4,148/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,346/mo
Independent Living
$4,148/mo

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

Studio
$3,206/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,978/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,060/mo

Senior living costs in Pelham 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: Pelham, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePelham, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,148/mo$4,194/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,346/mo$4,375/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,346/mo$4,424/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Pelham, SC:$4,148/mo
South Carolina:$4,194/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Pelham, SC:$4,346/mo
South Carolina:$4,375/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Pelham, SC:$4,346/mo
South Carolina:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Pelham, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pelham 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 median 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
Pelham, SC$2,921/mo$3,060/mo-4.5%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,115/mo+0.2%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Pelham, SC
2024 average cost:$2,921/mo
2023 average cost:$3,060/mo
Percent change:-4.5%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,115/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Pelham

Recent reviews for independent living in Pelham

Eden Terrace of Spartanburg

5.0
This is a great facility! Eden Terrace staff is friendly and very caring, very responsive to the needs of their residents. It is a friendly and well cared for facility. I would definitely recommend!

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.

Summit Hills in Spartanburg, SC

4.7
I chose Summit Hills because it was a smaller community in size and the staff are very close with the residents. I am in a cottage and the one that I chose is a good size. Overall I am quite happy. My one concern is the activities have been reduced due to covid, so I am looking forward to them ...
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Pelham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pelham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pelham, 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 Pelham 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 Pelham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pelham, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Pelham 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 Pelham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pelham, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.8%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pelham 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 Pelham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.9%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.1%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Manning Square, Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community and The Gables on Pelham are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pelham, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near Pelham, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pelham, South Carolina are Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, Merrill Gardens at Greenville and Haywood Estates by Barclay House. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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