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The cost of independent living in Ritter is about $4,559 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 83 options. Read 1689 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 love Kempton of Charleston. The facility is great especially if you have access to driving. The location is isolated and there is not enough activities and things going on away from the facility so my...
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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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 mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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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I had rehab at Sprenger after I fell in SC, while on vacation. I had excellent care from the staff ([name removed], my night nurse, is the kindest, most caring person) and the rehab dept helped me make...
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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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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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it has been a pretty good experience for us. It is clean and well maintained. The meals could use a little improvement. The staff are very nice and attentive for her needs, I have no complaints. The people...
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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.
Chardon Place, is an assisted living community nestled on 14 acres. It is a short drive from the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook which have swimming, tennis, and world-class golf courses, and the dining and shopping experiences of Bohicket Marina, Sea Island Shopping Center, and the new...
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: 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, 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.
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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of 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.
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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, 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.
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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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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I chose this facility for my mom from the various experiences that I have had with assisted living facilities for the last 10 years. The transitions went smoothly at first and due to my mom's needs and her...
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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.
Near the heart of historic Charleston, our building stands testament to a long standing tradition of Southern hospitality. Our friendly, dedicated and trained staff are here to assist you or loved ones with a warmth that conveys the trust and confidence you are seeking and deserve. We are...
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Most of the staff cares deeply about the residents. I've been surprised by how much still have to follow up and advocate for my Dad. But I love seeing how they love my dad! The activities director and...
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.
At Shem Creek Health Center, our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs go well beyond the physical needs of our residents. Not only do we have a variety of spacious floorplan options to call home but our philosophy of whole-person wellness incorporates physical, social, nutritional 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: 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.
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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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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 Ritter, SC

The average cost of senior living in Ritter is $4,559 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. George, SC with an average of $2,265 per month.

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

Ritter, SC
$4,559/mo

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

Ritter, SC
$4,559/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,721/mo
Independent Living
$4,559/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,329/mo
Studio
$4,937/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,757/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,777/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,034/mo

Senior living costs in Ritter 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: Ritter, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRitter, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,559/mo$4,136/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,661/mo$4,316/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,721/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ritter, SC:$4,559/mo
South Carolina:$4,136/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Ritter, SC:$4,661/mo
South Carolina:$4,316/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Ritter, SC:$4,721/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Ritter, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ritter 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
Ritter, SC$3,343/mo$3,355/mo-0.4%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ritter, SC
2024 average cost:$3,343/mo
2023 average cost:$3,355/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ritter

Recent reviews for independent living in Ritter

Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC

4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes in Charleston, SC

5.0
The staff and residents are super friendly. There are lots of activities, and they are awesome for the residents. The breakfast is available Monday through Friday, and this is awesome for us. On Wednesdays they offer a happy hour, and they even include some appetizers.

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and compassion of the staff members at various communities, including 'The Palms of Mt. Pleasant' and 'Holiday Indigo Pines'. Residents and their families build long-term friendships with the caregivers, and appreciate the dedication to the well-being of each re ...
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Variety of activities for socializing. Several communities offer a wide range of activities designed to encourage socializing and engagement among residents. At 'Atria Mount Pleasant' and 'Daniel Pointe', residents participate in trivia nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, fostering a strong sense of community.
Delicious and nutritious meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the meals provided in the communities stands out as a significant factor in overall satisfaction. Chefs at places such as 'The Palms of Mt. Pleasant' and 'Holiday at Indigo Pines' cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that resid ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with 'Holiday Ashley Park' and 'Indigo Pines' receiving particular mention for their spotless facilities. Apartments, communal areas, and outdoor spaces are maintained to high standards, contributing to a pleasant living ...
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Flexible and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of the staff at various communities, including 'The Palms of M Mount Pleasant' and 'Revela'. Staff members go above and beyond to make the moving process easier and provide personalized attention to residents and their families, ensuring a smooth ...
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Friendly and helpful residents. Many reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the residents in the communities. At 'Daniel Pointe' and 'Indigo Pines', newcomers are quickly welcomed and made to feel at home, creating a strong sense of camaraderie among residents.
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Ritter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ritter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ritter, 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 Ritter 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 Ritter 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
27.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ritter 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 Ritter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ritter 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 Ritter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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