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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Woodford, SC

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The cost of independent living in Woodford is about $3,322 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 111 options.

Read 1513 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lexington, Cayce and West Columbia.

Woodford Independent Living Facilities | 1513 Reviews

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Photo of Blair Haus Inc
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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Laurel Crest is more expensive, but they had better care than where my loved one is now. The staff to resident ratio was better here and we got much more personalized care. They pay attention the the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Christopher Towers
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.
Photo of Finlay House
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.
Studio and one bedroom apartmentsKitchens with stove and refrigeratorUtilities includedSubsidized apartments availableScheduled transportationEqual Housing OpportunityLocated in the Five Points Community of Columbia
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.
Photo of Hamptons Crossing
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.
Photo of Rumph's Residential 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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Everyone was very nice and helpful! The man at the desk was wonderful. I think he mostly works nights. The financial lady was very helpful. The medication man was great. Really everyone I dealt with was...
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.
In a beautiful homestead with an expansive Southern-style front porch, you'll find Forest Lake Manor, a family-style senior community. Enjoy a quiet walk in the courtyard, relax with friends by the fountain, or visit with family in the dayroom. Located in the heart of Forest Acres, Forest Lake...
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Photo of Jone's Elderly 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.
Photo of Carriage House Apartments
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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Photo of Walters' Retirement Home
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 Ensor Forest
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.
Photo of Willow Run Apartment
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
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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 Harbison Hall
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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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 Woods Edge
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 Lakeside Apartments
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: 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
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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 The Palmettos of Parklane
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 Generations of Batesburg
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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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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 Lutheran Homes of South Carolina
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 Rice Estate
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.

Cost of independent living in Woodford, SC

The average cost of senior living in Woodford is $3,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Swansea, SC with an average of $3,160 per month.

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

Woodford, SC
$3,322/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$4,863/mo
Independent Living
$3,322/mo

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

Studio
$3,086/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,650/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,687/mo

Senior living costs in Woodford 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: Woodford, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWoodford, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,322/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,686/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$4,863/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Woodford, SC:$3,322/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Woodford, SC:$4,686/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Woodford, SC:$4,863/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Woodford

Recent reviews for independent living in Woodford

Lakeside Place Senior Living in Lexington, SC

4.1
We went with Lakeside Place because of the proximity to where I live and also it is a relatively new facility so the layout is really nice and beautiful. On the negative side, they do not really offer as much assistance as where my loved one was before. On the weekends it is very hard to get a ...
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The Place at Shadow Oaks in Aiken, SC

5.0
We were very pleased with The Place at Shadow Oaks... My brother seemed to be comfortable there and was well taken care of. He has very limited funds ...therefore we can’t use them frequently. But it is wonderful though to be offered respite for short term care.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Woodford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Woodford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Woodford, 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 Woodford 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 Woodford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Woodford, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Woodford 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 Woodford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Woodford, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Woodford 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 Woodford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Woodford, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.6%
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Hammond Square, Inspire Sandhill and Lakeview Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Woodford, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 111 independent living facilities near Woodford, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Woodford, South Carolina are Hammond Square and Lakeview Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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