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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Smithboro, SC
The cost of independent living in Smithboro is about $3,549 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 91 options. Read 849 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 Dillon, Mullins and Rowland.
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Very friendly staff and very accommodating. I am in Colorado, and they are in South Carolina. Communication is great, but it gets tricky from communicating from one staff person to another at times. They...
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.
The Legacy of Hartsville is tucked securely within a quaint community of families and neighbors. Within minutes of the hospital and medical offices in one direction and a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, The Legacy is proud to offer services and amenities, activities...
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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.
One Team, One Goal … Making a difference in the lives of others. The moment you enter our community, you’ll feel the warmth and inviting atmosphere all around. We pride ourselves on promoting a comforting, healthy and safe environment for each resident. Our team of caregivers are compassionate...
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This is a good community. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are friendly and accommodating to the resident's needs. The staff communication with the family is good...
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.
At Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet, we believe every person is to be valued.We’ve tailored our services and community to care for the unique needs of our individual residents. We have passion for what we do and respect for all that we serve. Our message is that we deeply value the individual...
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This has by any means of measurement been the hardest time of my life. It started with a diagnoses of Lewy Body Dementia! That diagnoses changed my life! And the life of everyone who cared ANYTHING about me!...
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.
We have private and semi-private rooms. We also provide transportation to doctor’s appointments. We also have shopping, the residents own and operate a craft store, the proceeds go toward activities. We have an excellent activities department. We have life entertainment on special occasions, such...
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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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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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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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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.
WATERBROOKE ASSISTED LIVINGVery Clean & Safe Beds Available (6) Semi Private Rooms (4) Private Rooms Medicaid Accepted (Yes) Out of State Transfers (Yes) Males & Females Welcome!
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My mom likes this community and is very pleased with everything. We like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents involved and active. Mom doesn't like the food, but maybe because she was a...
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.
The Carolinian offers both Independent Retirement Living and Assisted Living . We have spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens that make life simple and worry free. You can truly enjoy your retirement years among friends relaxing, reading, traveling or...
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.
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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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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My loved one was only in this community for a short period of time and things could have went better but its no fault of the staff. The staff did the best they could to accommodate his needs and make sure he...
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.
Florence Presbyterian Community is a caring assisted living community located in gorgeous Florence, South Carolina in Florence County. This city offers almost 600 acres of park land for climbing, walking or playing. In downtown Florence one will find the Art Trail Gallery, the Downtown Farmer's...
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 The Carriage House Senior Living Center in Florence, South Carolina is an assisted living community conveniently situated in a metropolitan setting near shops, bus lines, restaurants, and theaters. Our residents enjoy temperate weather autumn through spring, and...
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: 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
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.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
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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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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.
Life at Scotia Village Scotia Village provides a lifestyle that allows you to stay engaged, to try new things and continue challenging yourself. The choices of activities are many, and what you choose to do is limited only by your imagination. Enjoy eating in our delectable restaurant style...
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.
Cost of independent living in Smithboro, SC
The average cost of senior living in Smithboro is $3,549 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dillon, SC with an average of $2,460 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smithboro, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smithboro, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smithboro vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Smithboro, SC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Smithboro
Recent reviews for independent living in Smithboro
Brightwater Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC
5.0
All prominent senior living communities have well-appointed housing options with a variety of health, wellness and entertainment programs. What makes Brightwater standout are its Move Coordinator and Mentoring Program.
The Brightwater Move Coordinator works with you, your movers and ...
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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.
Florence Place
5.0
The Director and Staff are all amazing! My husband and I were super impressed with how much like home it feels. They decorate for all occasions making it even more inviting. Highly recommend and on a 5 star rating I give them a TEN!!!
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Addresses maintenance concerns promptly. Reviews for New Haven at Little River and TerraBella Myrtle Beach highlight the community's responsiveness to maintenance requests, ensuring a comfortable living environment for residents.
Affordable pricing. Several reviews for Garden Manor Village and TerraBella Myrtle Beach mention the reasonable pricing as a significant factor in their decision to choose the community for their loved ones.
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews for TerraBella Myrtle Beach, Indigo at Carolina Forest, and River Park Senior Living express appreciation for the warm and caring staff members who make residents feel welcome and supported.
Variety of activities for residents. Residents and families at Indigo at Carolina Forest, Portside at Grande Dunes, and TerraBella Myrtle Beach enjoy the vast array of activities offered by the community, keeping residents engaged and active.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. According to reviews for Indigo at Carolina Forest, River Park Senior Living, and Arbor Landing at Surfside, the facilities are kept in excellent condition, providing a lovely living environment for residents.
Customized care plans. Several families, such as those at Garden Manor Village and New Haven at Little River, express relief and satisfaction with the individualized care plans that cater to their loved ones' specific needs.
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Smithboro independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithboro independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithboro, 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 Smithboro 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 Smithboro 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
21.9%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Smithboro 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 Smithboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
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36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithboro 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 Smithboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Arbor Landing at Surfside, Indigo at Carolina Forest and TerraBella Myrtle Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smithboro, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 91 independent living facilities near Smithboro, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Smithboro, South Carolina are Arbor Landing at Surfside and Indigo at Carolina Forest. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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