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The cost of independent living in Sunset is about $4,039 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 193 options. Read 2700 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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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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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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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
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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.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 parents really love it here at these senior apartments. They are really enjoying their time here. The apartment is very well maintained. The grounds look beautiful. The staff is very polite and very...
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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.
The Great Laurels of Junaluska is an apartment community nestled in hte spectacular mountains of Western North Carolina.Our community features affordable one and two bedroom apartment homes. Our one bedroom apartments are reserved for persons 62 years of age or older. our two bedroom apartments...
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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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
60 Givens Gerber Park is pleased to offer an affordable housing option for adults over the age of 55 to enjoy the comforts of home and a community setting within their budget. Choose between spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments where bright light streams through large windows with views of...
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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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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.
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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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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: 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.
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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, 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.
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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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.
River Bend Assisted Living focuses on compassion, community, and tailored care. We are here to give families peace of mind and help seniors feel their best.
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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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Cost of independent living in Sunset, SC

The average cost of senior living in Sunset is $4,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,780 per month.

Independent living costs in Sunset, SC, vs. nearby cities

Sunset, SC
$4,039/mo
$4,161/mo
$4,285/mo

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

Sunset, SC
$4,039/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,394/mo
Independent Living
$4,039/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,110/mo
Studio
$4,870/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,776/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,415/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,588/mo

Senior living costs in Sunset vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sunset, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunset, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,039/mo$4,141/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,356/mo$4,321/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,394/mo$4,368/mo$4,962/mo
Independent Living
Sunset, SC:$4,039/mo
South Carolina:$4,141/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Sunset, SC:$4,356/mo
South Carolina:$4,321/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Sunset, SC:$4,394/mo
South Carolina:$4,368/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
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Independent living costs in Sunset, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sunset 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sunset, SC$3,027/mo$2,996/mo+1.0%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Sunset, SC
2024 average cost:$3,027/mo
2023 average cost:$2,996/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sunset

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunset

Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas in Fountain Inn, SC

4.6
The people are very helpful and caring. Everyone checks on each other and we are a close knit community.

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

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
21.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
10.5%
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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
21.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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
36.4%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

North Pointe, Julian Woods Retirement and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunset, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 193 independent living facilities near Sunset, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sunset, South Carolina are North Pointe, Summit Place and Keowee Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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