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The cost of independent living in Pleasant Plain is about $3,933 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 168 options. Read 2749 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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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.
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.
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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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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Photo of Sumter Active Day 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.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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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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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.
Photo of Woods Edge
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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Pleasant Plain, SC

The average cost of senior living in Pleasant Plain is $3,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $3,241 per month.

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

Pleasant Plain, SC
$3,933/mo
$4,462/mo

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

Pleasant Plain, SC
$3,933/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

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

$4,686/mo
Independent Living
$3,933/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,503/mo
Studio
$3,056/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,608/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,405/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Senior living costs in Pleasant Plain 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 Plain, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePleasant Plain, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,933/mo$4,194/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$4,754/mo$4,375/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,686/mo$4,424/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Pleasant Plain, SC:$3,933/mo
South Carolina:$4,194/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Pleasant Plain, SC:$4,754/mo
South Carolina:$4,375/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Pleasant Plain, SC:$4,686/mo
South Carolina:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Pleasant Plain, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pleasant Plain 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pleasant Plain, SC$2,692/mo$2,768/mo-2.8%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,115/mo+0.2%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Pleasant Plain, SC
2024 average cost:$2,692/mo
2023 average cost:$2,768/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Pleasant Plain

Recent reviews for independent living in Pleasant Plain

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Holiday Columbia Pines, Solista Charlotte by Cogir, and Providence Meadows, making residents and their families feel at ease. Staff members often go above and beyond to ensure residents' ...
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Variety of activities catering to diverse interests. Communities like MerryWood on Park, Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, and The Dorchester South offer an array of activities tailored to residents' diverse interests, providing opportunities for socializing, learning, and staying active. Activities range from crafts and games to outings a ...
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Quality and customized meals. Residents praise the quality and accommodating nature of the meals provided at their communities, such as Brookdale Charlotte East, Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, and Highpoint at Fort Mill, including dietary modifications and individualized preferences.
Well-maintained interiors and grounds. Numerous reviews commend the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities' interior spaces, including apartments, communal areas, and outdoor areas, at places like Holiday Columbia Pines, Greenway Square Retirement Community, and Harmony at Columbia.
Effective and consistent communication between staff and families. Families appreciate the clear and frequent communication they receive from staff at communities like Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, Chandler Place Independent Living, and Harmony at Columbia, ensuring everyone is informed and cared for.
Sense of community and social connections. Residents at communities such as MerryWood on Park, Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, and Holiday Willow Grove express feelings of belonging and friendship among their fellow residents, fostering a strong sense of community.
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Pleasant Plain independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pleasant Plain independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pleasant Plain, 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 Plain 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 Plain 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
20.4%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Pleasant Plain 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 Plain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pleasant Plain 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 Plain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pleasant Plain, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.7%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
40.1%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
46.8%
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