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The cost of independent living in Thayer is about $4,274 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 94 options. Read 1416 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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It was a good experience and would have been so much better if my aunt would have participated in her own care. We picked this community because of good reviews, friendly atmosphere, nice accommodations,...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Bluffton 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of...
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Such a caring community at Village Cove! My relative has been at Village Cove for over a year. Recently, my relative's son-in-law died, and I reported this to my relative. Being upset, I told staff that we...
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.
Find a Redefined IndependenceA better kind of senior living is within your reach. You can still have a lifestyle that has less stress and more options for living life well, all in a comfortable community that feels just like home sweet home. You’ll find all that and more at our assisted living...
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I thought overall they did a good job here, but they weren't quite up to the level of care that my loved one needed. It was a nice facility, everything was well kept and clean, and the staff were all...
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.
Welcome to Revela at Mt. Pleasant Assisted LivingEngage in a lifestyle you’ll love at Revela at Mt. Pleasant in Mt Pleasant, SC.Living along the coast at Revela at Mt. Pleasant in Mt Pleasant, SC, provides our Residents not only with a beautiful location but with many opportunities to enjoy a...
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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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We love Kempton of Charleston. The facility is great especially if you have access to driving. The location is isolated and there is not enough activities and things going on away from the facility so my...
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.
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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My mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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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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, 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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it has been a pretty good experience for us. It is clean and well maintained. The meals could use a little improvement. The staff are very nice and attentive for her needs, I have no complaints. The people...
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.
Chardon Place, is an assisted living community nestled on 14 acres. It is a short drive from the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook which have swimming, tennis, and world-class golf courses, and the dining and shopping experiences of Bohicket Marina, Sea Island Shopping Center, and the new...
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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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I had rehab at Sprenger after I fell in SC, while on vacation. I had excellent care from the staff ([name removed], my night nurse, is the kindest, most caring person) and the rehab dept helped me make...
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.
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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: 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.
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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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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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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 Thayer, SC

The average cost of senior living in Thayer is $4,274 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smoaks, SC with an average of $3,106 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thayer, SC vs. nearby cities

Thayer, SC
$4,274/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thayer, SC vs. the state and national average

Thayer, SC
$4,274/mo
U.S. national average
$4,147/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thayer vs. other types of senior living

$4,517/mo
Independent Living
$4,274/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Thayer, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,977/mo
Studio
$4,648/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,443/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,460/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,373/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Thayer over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Thayer

Recent reviews for independent living in Thayer

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.

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Daysprings of Johns Island

4.9
Nice place where the owners are on site and know every residents names.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities. Residents and their families express appreciation for the long-term relationships that have been formed with caregivers. For example, at Atria Mount Pleasant, staff members go above and beyond to make resid ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Several reviews mention the enjoyable activities offered at communities, allowing residents to stay engaged and active. At Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, residents participate in a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, water aerobics, and games. At Holiday Indigo Pines, r ...
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Great food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of food stands out as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Atria Mount Pleasant, meals are described as delicious and restaurant-quality, while at Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, the gourmet chef is a favorite fe ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, noting the importance of a clean and comfortable living environment. At Ashley Park by Barclay House, the sign outside reads 'Gracious Retirement Living,' and the facilities strive to live up to that promise, with resid ...
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Friendly and helpful front desk staff. Front desk staff play a crucial role in making residents and their families feel welcome and supported. At Harmony at West Ashley, the staff are described as friendly and helpful, making sure that residents have what they need to feel at home. At Holiday Indigo Pines, the director and assist ...
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Community events and parties. Social events bring residents together and create a sense of community. At Holiday Indigo Pines, the Christmas party for residents and their families is described as first-class from start to finish, with plenty of opportunities for families to be great hosts and enjoy the party without liftin ...
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Thayer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thayer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thayer, 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 Thayer 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 Thayer 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
23%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Thayer 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 Thayer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thayer 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 Thayer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.7%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, Holiday Indigo Pines and The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thayer, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 94 independent living facilities near Thayer, South Carolina. See the full list.

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