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The cost of independent living in Riley is about $3,469 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 100 options. Read 1102 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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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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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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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.
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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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
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.
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, 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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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, 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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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, 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.
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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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
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.
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...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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We love Pebble Creek. Residents are very nice. Its pretty clean. Public restrooms at entrance could use a little polishing up. What surprised me the most is that the new manager who took over several weeks...
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 Riley, SC
The average cost of senior living in Riley is $3,469 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, SC with an average of $2,122 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Riley, SC vs. nearby cities
Riley, SC
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Riley, SC vs. the state and national average
Riley, SC
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Riley vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Riley, SC by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Riley over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Riley
Recent reviews for independent living in Riley
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 Legacy of Lexington
5.0
There was a much welcomed management change several months ago, and things have noticeably improved. The common areas have been painted, new carpet and vinyl were installed, and I understand that new furniture has been ordered for these areas. A number of employees were replaced, and the staff ...
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Brookdale Columbia
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
Flexible food options with accommodations for dietary restrictions. Several reviews mention the quality of the food and the consideration for dietary needs at Terrabella Windsor Lake, Holiday Columbia Pines, and The Village at Southlake. Residents appreciate the variety and the effort made to provide meals that cater to individual preferences.
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews across different communities, such as The Village at Southlake, Mill Creek Manor, and Harmony at Columbia, express their gratitude towards the kindness and supportiveness of the staff. Families and residents alike praise the responsiveness and dedication of the staff.
Variety of activities to cater to diverse interests. Reviews at Lakeview Retirement Community, Terrabella Windsor Lake, and The Village at Southlake highlight the engaging activities offered in the communities, which provide ample opportunities for social interaction and entertainment. Residents appreciate the effort to keep everyone engaged ...
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Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Reviews from The Village at Southlake, Deepwood Estates by Barclay House, and Holiday Columbia Pines reveal that the staff at these communities create strong relationships with families by keeping them informed and addressing their concerns in a transparent manner, allowing a sense of trus ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Throughout the reviews, the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities are often mentioned as important factors contributing to overall satisfaction. Residents at Harmony at Columbia, Forest Lake Manor, and Terrabella Windsor Lake appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining a comforta ...
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Personalized care and support for residents. Reviews at Terrabella Windsor Lake, The Village at Southlake, and Lakeview Retirement Community emphasize the individualized attention given to residents, ensuring they feel valued and cared for. Families express their satisfaction with the personalized care plans and the commitment to mee ...
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Riley independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riley, 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 Riley 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 Riley 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
16.1%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Riley 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 Riley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.7%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
43%
Room service
Room service
28%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riley 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 Riley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.6%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.6%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.2%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.1%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.2%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Terrabella Windsor Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riley, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 100 independent living facilities near Riley, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Riley, South Carolina are The Colonial at Old Camden and Fairforest Grove Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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