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The cost of independent living in Suttons is about $4,452 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 83 options. Read 1629 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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: 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, 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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Most of the staff cares deeply about the residents. I've been surprised by how much still have to follow up and advocate for my Dad. But I love seeing how they love my dad! The activities director and...
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.
At Shem Creek Health Center, our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs go well beyond the physical needs of our residents. Not only do we have a variety of spacious floorplan options to call home but our philosophy of whole-person wellness incorporates physical, social, nutritional and...
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I chose this facility for my mom from the various experiences that I have had with assisted living facilities for the last 10 years. The transitions went smoothly at first and due to my mom's needs and her...
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.
Near the heart of historic Charleston, our building stands testament to a long standing tradition of Southern hospitality. Our friendly, dedicated and trained staff are here to assist you or loved ones with a warmth that conveys the trust and confidence you are seeking and deserve. We are...
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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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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of 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.
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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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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 Magnolias of Santee
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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Suttons, SC

The average cost of senior living in Suttons is $4,452 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scranton, SC with an average of $3,210 per month.

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

Suttons, SC
$4,452/mo
$4,421/mo

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

Suttons, SC
$4,452/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,630/mo
Independent Living
$4,452/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,233/mo
Studio
$4,884/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,752/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,664/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,282/mo

Senior living costs in Suttons 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: Suttons, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSuttons, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,452/mo$4,136/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,630/mo$4,316/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,630/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Suttons, SC:$4,452/mo
South Carolina:$4,136/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Suttons, SC:$4,630/mo
South Carolina:$4,316/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Suttons, SC:$4,630/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Suttons, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Suttons 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
Suttons, SC$3,352/mo$3,306/mo+1.4%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Suttons, SC
2024 average cost:$3,352/mo
2023 average cost:$3,306/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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 Suttons

Recent reviews for independent living in Suttons

Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes in Charleston, SC

5.0
The staff and residents are super friendly. There are lots of activities, and they are awesome for the residents. The breakfast is available Monday through Friday, and this is awesome for us. On Wednesdays they offer a happy hour, and they even include some appetizers.

Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

Sweetgrass Village in Mount Pleasant, SC

5.0
My wife [name removed] has been in Assisted Living facilities for the past ten years. No facility has been as comprehensive in their care and genuine in their compassion. I have complete confidence in [name removed] and her team.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at various communities. For example, at The Artisan Mount Pleasant, staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and families are kept informed. At Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, a manager ...
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Variety of activities for residents. A common theme in reviews is the wide range of activities offered at different communities. For instance, residents at Daniel Pointe Retirement Community enjoy Family Feud, talent shows, and other social events. At Summerville Estates, Summerville Estates has a handicapped bus that takes res ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Many reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they've chosen. At Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, Daniel Pointe is spotlessly clean, and maintenance issues are dealt with promptly. At Ashley Park by Barclay House, the facilities seem like a good fit for a resident's ne ...
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Quality food and dining experiences. Reviews repeatedly mention the importance of food quality and dining experiences for residents. For example, at Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, the gourmet chef's meals are a favorite among residents. At Cooper River Villages, the meals are excellent and the dining room has longer hours ...
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Flexible and accommodating living arrangements. Flexibility and accommodations are important factors for seniors when choosing a community. At Cooper River Villages, loved ones were given an electric scooter on their first day, and staff have been willing to work with families. At Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, the flat monthly rate ...
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Welcoming and friendly living environment. Finally, several reviews mention the warm, welcoming atmosphere of the communities they've chosen. At Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, residents and staff are like family. At The Palms of Mt. Pleasant, The Palms is a beautiful place with plenty of activities to keep residents busy. At Th ...
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Suttons independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Suttons independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Suttons, 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 Suttons 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 Suttons 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
22.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Suttons 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 Suttons communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Suttons 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 Suttons offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
44.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.3%
46.4%
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