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The cost of independent living in Seneca is about $4,071 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 168 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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Photo of Belvedere Commons of SenecaCommunity card badge
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9.7
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Belvedere Commons of Seneca, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Beautiful Lake Keowee, the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beaches and great weather set...
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38 reviews
9.6
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38 reviews
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My family member has been a resident of Keowee Square for several years. During this time, my heart has been touched by the love and compassion of staff members, not only to the residents but also to family...
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.
Keowee Place is located on the shores of Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina. We are close to the historical towns of Cashiers and Highland, North Carolina and our daytrips to these historical towns are a favorite outing for many of our residents. We also make regular trips to...
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44 Floor plans available
9.2
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22 reviews
9.2
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22 reviews
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The community is always very clean and the staff members are so welcoming! They treat every one like family and it is obvious the staff cares deeply for each patient. The food is obviously better than most...
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.
Located in the foothills and overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, The Oaks of Seneca boasts beautiful views year round. While the setting is spectacular, we believe it is the compassionate, experienced team of caring professionals who make the difference here. Welcome to retirement...
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17 reviews
8.5
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The staff, especially the care staff, are easy to contact and always respectful of my mom and myself. They go out of their way to accommodate the patient's needs. I am blessed to have found the Residences,...
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.
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9.6
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12 reviews
9.6
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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.
Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square | Clemson is an assisted living and memory care community. Our senior living community serves seniors in Clemson, South Carolina and is located in the Patrick Square’s Town Center. Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square is conveniently located within an...
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33 Floor plans available
8.7
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27 reviews
8.7
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27 reviews
5 star
52%
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We just moved our Dad in yesterday and let me say, from the very first time we walked in there we could tell it was wonderfully different than other places we visited. The staff is AMAZING! We have been in...
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.
The Good LifeCome and experience what a life of redefined independence looks like here at our assisted living community in Central, South Carolina. For starters, we handle all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Yes, you read that...
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We had a great experience with the Everlan, we found the entire experience to be very pleasant. The staff were very attentive to the residents, and the facility was always in excellent shape. They put a lot...
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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This is a really big facility and I think that they could probably use more staff to make sure that things are being done properly. I am not very pleased with the whole thing. I guess they do the best that...
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
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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, Independent 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Seneca, SC

The average cost of senior living in Seneca is $4,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,725 per month.

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

Seneca, SC
$4,071/mo

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

Seneca, SC
$4,071/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,197/mo
Independent Living
$4,071/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,722/mo
Studio
$4,309/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,929/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,555/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,675/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Seneca over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Seneca

Recent reviews for independent living in Seneca

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brookdale Anderson

4.9
I would rate everything for Brookdale Anderson at a five, except for the cleanliness. I would give that a four. We cleaned it before we moved Mom in. The staff is really nice.

Morningside of Anderson

5.0
Morningside of Anderson is a small facility tucked away in a quiet area. This place is such a treasure to all our family. My mother is treated like she is family and she loves it there. I couldn’t have found a better place.

Seneca independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Seneca independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Seneca, 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 Seneca 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 Seneca 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
30.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Seneca 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 Seneca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Seneca 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 Seneca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

North Pointe, Belvedere Commons of Seneca and Keowee Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Seneca, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Seneca, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Seneca, South Carolina are North Pointe, Belvedere Commons of Seneca and Keowee Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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