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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Sandy River, SC

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The cost of independent living in Sandy River is about $2,880 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 29 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 York, Richburg and Union.

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11 Video available
44 Floor plans available
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27 reviews
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Each family must look out for their loved one's interests and stay on top of care keeping the staff informed if there are areas of concern on a regular basis. I have learned to be an advocate for my mother...
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.
Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Rock Hill Grove Senior Living is the premier assisted living residence of choice for your loved one. Our caregivers, dietary staff, and management team all strive for excellence, and have one goal — to exceed your expectations everyday. Rock Hill Grove Senior...
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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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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.
Whitney PlaceWhitney Place is an assisted living community located in Union, SC. Union is located in Union County and home to about 29,000 residents. A small town, Union, named after an old Union church, has a few local shops, stores, a museum and library where residents can enjoy scenic walks,...
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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, 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.
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.
If you are retired from work, but not from life, consider Carolina Village in Rock Hill, South Carolina. As a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rock Hill is a growing, thriving community. The spacious Carolina Village campus provides a country setting on the outskirts of this bustling...
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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.
Welcome to The Willows at York, a place to call home. Many do.The Willows at York offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff that greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Living Choices: Assisted...
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Cost of independent living in Sandy River, SC

The average cost of senior living in Sandy River is $2,880 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitmire, SC with an average of $2,686 per month.

Independent living costs in Sandy River, SC, vs. nearby cities

Sandy River, SC
$2,880/mo
$3,828/mo
$2,710/mo

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

Sandy River, SC
$2,880/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Sandy River, SC, vs. other senior living options

$2,880/mo
Independent Living
$2,880/mo

Independent living costs in Sandy River, SC, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,450/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,450/mo

Senior living costs in Sandy River 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: Sandy River, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandy River, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$2,880/mo$4,135/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$2,880/mo$4,315/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$2,880/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Sandy River, SC:$2,880/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Sandy River, SC:$2,880/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Sandy River, SC:$2,880/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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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 Sandy River

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandy River

Rock Hill Grove Senior Living

5.0
The staff is really caring. Staff was excellent and went above and beyond with care. The showers have an edge that must be stepped over. Food was hit or miss. Sometimes very good and other times so-so.

Sandy River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy River, 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 Sandy River 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 Sandy River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy River, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy River 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 Sandy River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy River, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy River 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 Sandy River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy River, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.4%
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Rock Hill Grove Senior Living, Palmetto Village of Chester and Whitney Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sandy River, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Sandy River, South Carolina. See the full list.
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