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The cost of independent living in Saluda is about $2,369 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 69 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Prosperity, Batesburg-Leesville and Gilbert.

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We are extremely happy with Emerald Gardens. My mom has been there 3 months now and is very happy. They have so many activities for the residents and the staff is so friendly and helpful. We highly recommend...
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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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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.
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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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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 husband and I have lived in our two bedroom Independant Living Apartment since mid September 2018. I cannot honestly state that the bad outweighs the good. Of course, there are always little...
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.
Springfield Place is an independent living community in Newberry, SC. This community is a great place to call home for all of those individuals who are looking to be a part of Newberry and all that the city offers. Newberry is a part of Newberry County, and it provides residents and guests with...
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Saluda, SC

The average cost of senior living in Saluda is $2,369 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverstreet, SC with an average of $2,630 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Saluda, SC vs. nearby cities

Saluda, SC
$2,369/mo
$3,425/mo
$3,740/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Saluda, SC vs. the state and national average

Saluda, SC
$2,369/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Saluda vs. other types of senior living

$2,582/mo
Independent Living
$2,369/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Saluda, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,303/mo
Studio
$4,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,810/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Saluda

Recent reviews for independent living in Saluda

Emerald Gardens in Greenwood, SC

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This place - Emerald Greens, has been a huge blessing for my mom! The staff has been SO patient with mom-she had dementia and can be hard to redirect at times. The facility is always spotless. The activities director is absolutely amazing-she keeps them so busy and engaged.

Saluda independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saluda independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saluda, 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 Saluda 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 Saluda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saluda, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
32.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Saluda 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 Saluda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saluda 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 Saluda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saluda, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Emerald Gardens, L and B Care Home and Long's Residential Care Ctr are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saluda, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Saluda, South Carolina. See the full list.

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