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The cost of independent living in Shamokin is about $3,721 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 146 options. Read 1530 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 Forest Lake Manor
99 Floor plans available
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Everyone was very nice and helpful! The man at the desk was wonderful. I think he mostly works nights. The financial lady was very helpful. The medication man was great. Really everyone I dealt with was...
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.
In a beautiful homestead with an expansive Southern-style front porch, you'll find Forest Lake Manor, a family-style senior community. Enjoy a quiet walk in the courtyard, relax with friends by the fountain, or visit with family in the dayroom. Located in the heart of Forest Acres, Forest Lake...
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Staff and management are great. Building is clean and smells great. Caregivers and housekeepers are incredibly friendly and truly care about residents. I couldn’t have chosen a better place for my dear frien
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 good fit for my dad at Pinedale Residential Center. The community is conveniently located for us to come and visit him often. He is really happy there. I haven't had a chance to eat there with...
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.
Heath Springs Residential Care Center is an assisted living community located in Heath Springs, SC. The small town of Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County and is home to almost 900 people. In Heath Springs, residents can go for relaxing nature walks, enjoy scenic views, go out on group...
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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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.
Photo of Cottonwood Villas
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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I'm hoping once the changes in employees is finalized that they retain them better. Every staff member - admin has changed since September The independent living is nicer than others because they have a door...
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.
Welcome to Mill Creek Manor Independent, Assisted Living, & Memory Care, located in beautiful Columbia, SCMill Creek Manor is conveniently located to dining, shopping, and surrounded by beautiful Sesquicentennial Park.Here at Mill Creek Manor we provide a senior living neighborhood with the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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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.
Photo of Highlands Senior Living Columbia
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.
Photo of Community Residential 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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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.
Photo of Solomons Home
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.
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.
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.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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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.
Photo of Watchcare Residential Care
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.
Photo of Ensor Forest
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.
Photo of Shiloh-Randolph Manor
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.
Photo of Walters' Retirement Home
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.
Photo of Carriage House Senior Lvg
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.
The Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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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

Cost of independent living in Shamokin, SC

The average cost of senior living in Shamokin is $3,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumter, SC with an average of $3,298 per month.

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

Shamokin, SC
$3,721/mo
$3,615/mo
$4,462/mo

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

Shamokin, SC
$3,721/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

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

$4,177/mo
Independent Living
$3,721/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,900/mo
Studio
$3,049/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,544/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,181/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,550/mo

Senior living costs in Shamokin 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: Shamokin, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShamokin, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,721/mo$4,194/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$4,131/mo$4,375/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$4,177/mo$4,424/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Shamokin, SC:$3,721/mo
South Carolina:$4,194/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Shamokin, SC:$4,131/mo
South Carolina:$4,375/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Shamokin, SC:$4,177/mo
South Carolina:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Shamokin, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shamokin 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
Shamokin, SC$2,766/mo$2,631/mo+5.2%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,115/mo+0.2%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Shamokin, SC
2024 average cost:$2,766/mo
2023 average cost:$2,631/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,115/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shamokin

Recent reviews for independent living in Shamokin

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

The Carolinian in Florence, SC

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Flexible dining options with accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the effort made by staff to cater to residents' dietary needs and individual preferences, allowing them to enjoy their meals at Terrabella Windsor Lake, The Village at Southlake, and Terrabella Windsor Lake. Some residents, like at Terrabella Windsor Lake, even ap ...
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Attentive and friendly staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and helpfulness of community staff, such as the staff at The Village at Southlake, Harmony at Columbia, and Lakeview Retirement Community, making residents and their families feel welcome and supported.
Thoughtfully designed community spaces for various interests. Residents at The Village at Southlake, Holiday Columbia Pines, and Lakeview Retirement Community appreciate the diverse range of activities offered, from gardening and cooking classes to social events and outings, fostering engagement and connection.
Access to on-site amenities and services. Communities like The Village at Southlake, Lakeview Retirement Community, and Harmony at Columbia provide important conveniences such as transportation, housekeeping, and medical care, making daily life easier and more comfortable for residents.
Peace of mind for families and loved ones. Reviews from Holiday Columbia Pines, Harmony at Columbia, and Merrill Gardens at Columbia express gratitude for the security and safety features, giving families and residents a sense of comfort and reassurance.
Community atmosphere and sense of belonging. Residents at The Village at Southlake, Terrabella Windsor Lake, and Harmony at Columbia share that they have formed meaningful friendships and connections within their communities, making the experience of living there even more enjoyable.
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Shamokin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shamokin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shamokin, 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 Shamokin 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 Shamokin 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
17.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shamokin 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 Shamokin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shamokin 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 Shamokin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

English Meadows Camden Campus, The Legacy of Camden and Fairforest Grove Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shamokin, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 146 independent living facilities near Shamokin, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Shamokin, South Carolina is Lakeview Retirement Community. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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