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The cost of independent living in St Matthews is about $3,547 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 109 options. Read 1198 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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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 Clarendon Memorial Long Term
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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We love Pebble Creek. Residents are very nice. Its pretty clean. Public restrooms at entrance could use a little polishing up. What surprised me the most is that the new manager who took over several weeks...
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.
Photo of Blair Haus Inc
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 father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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: 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: 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 Woods Edge
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 Lakeside Apartments
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.
Photo of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina
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.
Photo of Willow Run Apartment
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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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.
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.
Photo of Barnwell County Nursing 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.
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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.
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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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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.

Cost of independent living in St Matthews, SC

The average cost of senior living in St Matthews is $3,547 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, SC with an average of $2,265 per month.

Independent living costs in St Matthews, SC, vs. nearby cities

St Matthews, SC
$3,547/mo
$4,101/mo

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

St Matthews, SC
$3,547/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in St Matthews, SC, vs. other senior living options

$3,999/mo
Independent Living
$3,547/mo

Independent living costs in St Matthews, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,295/mo
Studio
$4,359/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,341/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,100/mo

Senior living costs in St Matthews 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: St Matthews, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Matthews, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,547/mo$4,135/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,931/mo$4,315/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$3,999/mo$4,362/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
St Matthews, SC:$3,547/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
St Matthews, SC:$3,931/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
St Matthews, SC:$3,999/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in St Matthews, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Matthews 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
St Matthews, SC$2,766/mo$2,618/mo+5.7%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
St Matthews, SC
2024 average cost:$2,766/mo
2023 average cost:$2,618/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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.

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.

Springtree Manor Assisted Living in Columbia, SC

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

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
14.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
10.5%
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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
22.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
17.2%
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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
36.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Terrabella Windsor Lake and Vitality Living Columbia are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Matthews, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 109 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 Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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