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10 Best Independent Living Communities in St Matthews, SC
The cost of independent living in St Matthews is about $3,431 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 113 options. Read 1082 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 Orangeburg, Cayce and Santee.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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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Laurel Crest is more expensive, but they had better care than where my loved one is now. The staff to resident ratio was better here and we got much more personalized care. They pay attention the the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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
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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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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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...
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
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.
Cost of independent living in St Matthews, SC
The average cost of senior living in St Matthews is $3,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, SC with an average of $2,122 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Matthews, SC vs. nearby cities
St Matthews, SC
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Matthews, SC vs. the state and national average
St Matthews, SC
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Matthews vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in St Matthews, SC by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in St Matthews over time
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What families are saying about independent living in St Matthews
Recent reviews for independent living in St Matthews
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 Legacy of Lexington
3.6
My Dad was there for such a short time we did not get very acquainted with the staff. Those we did interact with were very friendly and helpful.
Fairforest Grove Senior Living in Columbia, SC
5.0
What we like the most about Fairforest Grove is the friendly staff who appear to know our loved one and recognize us each time we visit; appears to be taking care of our loved one; cleanliness; different activities offered.
Price went up which may be a challenge.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Variety of activities for residents. Many reviews mention the wide range of activities offered in communities like Terrabella Windsor Lake, The Village at Southlake, and Harmony at Columbia, allowing residents to stay engaged and active. Activities include things like singing, games, and social events.
Friendly and helpful staff. Residents and their families express appreciation for the caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, reviews for The Village at Southlake, Holiday Columbia Pines, and Merrill Gardens at Columbia frequently mention the long-term friendships that have been formed between ...
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Quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Communities like Terrabella Windsor Lake, The Village at Southlake, and Merrill Gardens at Columbia accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences to make mea ...
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Properly maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor areas like gardens and walking trails. Residents of The Village at Southlake, Holiday Columbia Pines, and Harmony at Columbia mention the updated bathrooms and h ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Reviews contain many mentions of frequent, in-depth conversations that community staff members have with residents and their families to keep everyone informed and make sure care needs are being met. For example, at The Village at Southlake, the community director sets regular meetings with se ...
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Flexible payment plans and financial assistance. Some reviews mention the assistance communities like Terrabella Windsor Lake, Terrabella Windsor Lake, and Terrabella Windsor Lake provide in working out payment plans and securing financial aid, making the transition to independent living more feasible for many families.
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St Matthews independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Matthews independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Matthews, 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 St Matthews 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 St Matthews 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
15.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in St Matthews 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 St Matthews communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Matthews 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 St Matthews offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Terrabella Windsor Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Matthews, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 113 independent living facilities near St Matthews, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in St Matthews, South Carolina are The Colonial at Old Camden and Fairforest Grove Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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