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The cost of independent living in Sunset is about $3,977 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 161 options. Read 2338 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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They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
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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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.
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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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.
West End Retirement Center is a family owned facility that has been in business for over 60 years. Our caregivers have over 50 years of combined experience in senior care and our residents become apart of family. Located near quaint downtown Easley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,...
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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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: 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.
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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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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 on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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.
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.
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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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: 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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community. Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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: 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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This is a really big facility and I think that they could probably use more staff to make sure that things are being done properly. I am not very pleased with the whole thing. I guess they do the best that...
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: 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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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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 Sunset, SC
The average cost of senior living in Sunset is $3,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,735 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunset, SC vs. nearby cities
Sunset, SC
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunset, SC vs. the state and national average
Sunset, SC
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunset vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sunset, SC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Sunset
Recent reviews for independent living in Sunset
Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.
Oakview Park in Greenville, SC
3.8
The staff I've worked with are kind and helpful. My father doesn't need much help so he doesn't make use of a lot of the amenities offered. The transport to the doctor is super helpful! Medication has been an issue, but we manage it now rather than having the facility do it.
Wesley Court in Boiling Springs, SC
4.8
Heather is the administrator and has been here for 18 years. She is compassionate, a good leader and loves all the residents. Many of the CNA's, med techs and other staff have been here for many years. They get to know every residents needs, likes and dislikes. It has been a great fit for my ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Fabulous food and dining experiences. Residents and families consistently praise the quality and variety of meals offered at several communities, such as TerraBella Greenville, Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park, and Heritage Hills Senior Living, where residents look forward to mealtimes and enjoy the chef-prepared dishes.
Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at their communities, like Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Heritage Hills Senior Living, and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, where residents and their families appreciate the personalized care and genuine conce ...
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Active and engaging social activities. Communities, such as Bella Vista, Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park, and Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas, offer numerous opportunities for resident involvement, including arts and crafts, social hours, and group outings, to help keep seniors engaged and happy.
Beautifully maintained grounds and facilities. Many reviews rave about the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they've chosen, like LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Heritage Hills Senior Living, and Belvedere Commons of Seneca, with residents appreciating the well-maintained grounds and modern facilities.
Welcoming and inclusive environment. Several residents express gratitude for the warm and inviting atmosphere at their communities, such as Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, where newcomers quickly become friends with fellow residents and staff.
Flexible and customizable care packages. Reviews at TerraBella Greenville and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community mention the ability to customize care packages based on individual needs, providing peace of mind for families and ensuring the best possible experience for their loved ones.
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Sunset independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset, 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 Sunset 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 Sunset 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
21.7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
8.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset 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 Sunset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset 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 Sunset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
40.4%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, North Pointe and Keowee Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunset, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 161 independent living facilities near Sunset, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sunset, South Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, North Pointe and Belvedere Commons of Seneca. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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