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The cost of independent living in Pleasant Hill is about $3,889 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 173 options. Read 3042 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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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, 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: 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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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.
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: 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
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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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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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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.
Studio and one bedroom apartmentsKitchens with stove and refrigeratorUtilities includedSubsidized apartments availableScheduled transportationEqual Housing OpportunityLocated in the Five Points Community of Columbia
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Laurel Crest is more expensive, but they had better care than where my loved one is now. The staff to resident ratio was better here and we got much more personalized care. They pay attention the the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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 family and I made the decision to go with Palmetto. We loved that it is small and personnel. My mom seems to enjoy it as well.
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 Pleasant Hill, SC

The average cost of senior living in Pleasant Hill is $3,889 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $3,239 per month.

Independent living costs in Pleasant Hill, SC, vs. nearby cities

Pleasant Hill, SC
$3,889/mo
$4,462/mo

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

Pleasant Hill, SC
$3,889/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Pleasant Hill, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,644/mo
Independent Living
$3,889/mo

Independent living costs in Pleasant Hill, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,497/mo
Studio
$5,036/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,953/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,517/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Senior living costs in Pleasant Hill 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: Pleasant Hill, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePleasant Hill, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,889/mo$4,150/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,700/mo$4,328/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,644/mo$4,375/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Pleasant Hill, SC:$3,889/mo
South Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Pleasant Hill, SC:$4,700/mo
South Carolina:$4,328/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Pleasant Hill, SC:$4,644/mo
South Carolina:$4,375/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Pleasant Hill, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pleasant Hill 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.

Pleasant Hill, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Pleasant Hill, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pleasant Hill 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
Pleasant Hill, SC$2,761/mo$2,812/mo-1.8%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Pleasant Hill, SC
2024 average cost:$2,761/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Pleasant Hill

Recent reviews for independent living in Pleasant Hill

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities, such as Brookdale Charlotte East, MerryWood on Park, and Holiday Willow Grove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents and their families.
Variety of activities to engage residents. Residents at communities like Terrabella Windsor Lake, Merrill Gardens at Columbia, and Greenway Square Retirement Community enjoy a wide range of activities, from social gatherings to outings and classes, allowing them to stay active and engaged.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Nutritious and satisfying meals are a priority in several communities, including Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, Providence Meadows, and Greenway Square Retirement Community, where residents look forward to every meal thanks to dietary accommodations and high-quality dishes.
Safe and secure living environment. Resident safety is a top concern at communities such as Solista Charlotte by Cogir, Harmony at Columbia, and Providence Meadows, with staff ensuring peace of mind through features like emergency response systems and secure facilities.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Many reviews praise the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces at communities like Holiday Columbia Pines, The Dorchester South, and Providence Meadows, providing a peaceful retreat for senior residents.
Supportive and responsive management teams. Effective communication and quick problem-solving are traits valued by families and residents in communities such as MerryWood on Park, Providence Meadows, and Holiday Willow Grove, ensuring a seamless living experience.
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Pleasant Hill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pleasant Hill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill 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
20.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51%
46.5%
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