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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Carolina is $3,557, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Summerton area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of The Retreat at Summerville
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Of the different places for my loved one, I did like The Retreat the best. The staff was kind to my loved one and I enjoyed visiting him.
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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My mother in law is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff have been fabulous and have helped every step of the way. The entire staff watch out for her. She likes the food and they do offer...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Located in the capital city of Columbia, our residents enjoy unparalleled access to fine shopping, dining and medical facilities. Columbia is a historic city with a thriving downtown area,...
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The facility is good. The caregivers we've interacted with care about the residents. The administrator is great, caring for the elderly seems to be her calling in life. The facility is clean and 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.
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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.
Goose Creek manor provides compassionate assisted living services that allows our residents to live happy and productive lives while having direct access to assistance, when needed. We do assisted living with a community-first approach. Our residents enjoy expert care, a home-like varied culinary...
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Food is pretty good. The portions are adequate. Seats are assigned. The place is clean. Many staff members are kind. A few could use more empathy. No idea about the activities but I know many are...
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.
TerraBella Summerville is a community designed to serve the needs of those requiring incremental levels of assistance in the aging process. We provide support based on the particular needs of each resident. This individualized care allows each resident to enjoy a feeling of independence similar...
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The staff and management are very involved with their residents. They go out of their way to help. They are very understanding and treat everyone with respect and care. They have rooms in various sizes to...
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 Greatest AdventureTucked away in a beautiful building in Columbia, South Carolina, you can experience a retirement rich in luxury amenities and spacious accommodations. With personalized care plans, an action-packed events calendar and a warm and friendly group of residents, you may think you...
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My dad has been in the facility for many years. For the past three months, it has taken a 100% turnaround with the new Business Manager. He is always pleasant and when I visit, is spending time with the...
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.
Twilite Manor Twilite Manor is an assisted living community located in Cayce, SC. Cayce is located in Richland and Lexington Counties and home to about 12,500 residents. With its location on the Congaree River, residents can enjoy the scenic views, take long walks, go on outings with friends, or...
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After visiting several places in the Columbia area, I made the decision to place my dear friend at The Palmettos. That was in March 2020. Two and a half years later, I am still confident that I made the...
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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My Aunt has been at the Haven for around seven months. She came from another place where she had UTI's all the time. We are still paying bills from those. Here she has not had one. The place is set up...
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.
OverviewSunflower Springs at Summit Place - Coming Soon, located in Columbia, SC offers assisted living & memory care. Visit Provider WebsiteAt Sunflower Springs at Summit Place, we’re creating more than a senior living community—we’re creating a place that feels like home. Opening January...
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Our loved one has made progress as far as how she looks and things like that - her temperament has gotten better. She's adjusted quite rapidly, and she's enjoying the activities. We think looking at her...
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.
When a loved one needs care that can no longer be provided at home, naturally, you want the very best for them. Carolina House of Florence offers basic and, when needed, extended Assisted Living services, which are available in separate wings of our community. We are a leader in providing...
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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
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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
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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.
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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 Magnolias of Santee
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 Walters Brothers Residential Care
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Summerton, SC

The average cost of senior living in South Carolina is $3,557 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in South Carolina vs. 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 state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeSouth CarolinaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,557/mo$3,520/mo1.1% above national median
Assisted Living$4,824/mo$5,830/mo17.3% below national median
Memory Care$5,404/mo$6,999/mo22.8% below national median
Independent Living
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:1.1% above national median
Assisted Living
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:17.3% below national median
Memory Care
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:22.8% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Summerton

Recent reviews for independent living in Summerton

Sumter Grove Senior Living

5.0
We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very professional and very caring. It felt like home the minute we walked in.

Sunflower Springs at Summit Place in Columbia, SC

4.0
My mother was a resident at The Haven for several years before she passed away recently. We found the staff to be so very patient, kind, and compassionate. The biggest challenge for them was keeping track of Mother's belongings, which is typical of any facility of this type. My mother never ...
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The Bridge at Charleston in North Charleston, SC

4.6
I would say: The staff, from the management, to the desk, to the maintenance is wonderful and friendly and helpful. The head nurse is a treasure! I would also say it is expensive but about the same as comparable communities.

Summerton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summerton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summerton, 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 Summerton 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 Summerton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summerton, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Summerton 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 Summerton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summerton, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
31%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summerton 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 Summerton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summerton, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
47.6%
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Inspire Sandhill, Pinewood Square and Terrabella Windsor Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Summerton, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 84 independent living facilities near Summerton, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Summerton, South Carolina are Cypress Square and The Addison of Florence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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