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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sandy Run, SC

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The cost of independent living in Sandy Run is about $3,322 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options.

Read 624 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Orangeburg, Santee and St. George.

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The facility is outstanding, clean, safe, inviting, family oriented. The staff is amazing, respectful, courteous and engaging. I couldn't have imagined a a place for mom. Coming from NC, I was very...
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.
Do more of what you love.If you’re ready to redefine your independence with more freedom, then Sumter Terrace (formerly Brookdale) might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have help with managing medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping 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
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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 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: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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.
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: 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 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...
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Cost of independent living in Sandy Run, SC

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Run is $3,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cameron, SC with an average of $3,160 per month.

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

Sandy Run, SC
$3,322/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$4,863/mo
Independent Living
$3,322/mo

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

Studio
$3,086/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,650/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,687/mo

Senior living costs in Sandy Run 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 Run, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandy Run, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,322/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,686/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$4,863/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sandy Run, SC:$3,322/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sandy Run, SC:$4,686/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sandy Run, SC:$4,863/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Sandy Run

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandy Run

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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Sumter Grove Senior Living

5.0
We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very professional and very caring. It felt like home the minute we walked in.

The Bridge at Charleston in North Charleston, SC

4.6
I would say: The staff, from the management, to the desk, to the maintenance is wonderful and friendly and helpful. The head nurse is a treasure! I would also say it is expensive but about the same as comparable communities.

Sandy Run independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Run independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Run, 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 Run 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 Run partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy Run, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Run 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 Run communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Run, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Run 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 Run offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Run, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
21%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
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