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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Zemp, SC

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The cost of independent living in Zemp is about $3,026 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 116 options.

Read 1116 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 Sumter, Camden and Lugoff.

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Photo of Clarendon Memorial Long Term
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 Clarendon Community Residence
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 Windsor Manor 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.
Photo of Manor House II of Scranton
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 Manor House of Scranton
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.
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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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
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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.
Photo of Woodward Street Community
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 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 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.
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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 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.
Photo of Southern Heritage 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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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 Laurel Crest
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.
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 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.

Cost of independent living in Zemp, SC

The average cost of senior living in Zemp is $3,026 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bishopville, SC with an average of $3,026 per month.

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

Zemp, SC
$3,026/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$4,835/mo
Independent Living
$3,026/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,564/mo
Studio
$2,969/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,537/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,695/mo

Senior living costs in Zemp 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: Zemp, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeZemp, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,026/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,172/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$4,835/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Zemp, SC:$3,026/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Zemp, SC:$4,172/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Zemp, SC:$4,835/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Zemp

Recent reviews for independent living in Zemp

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

The Ridges at Florence

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

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.

Zemp independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zemp independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zemp, 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 Zemp 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 Zemp partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zemp, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
11.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Zemp 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 Zemp communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zemp, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zemp 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 Zemp offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zemp, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
39.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.9%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.9%
47.5%
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Inspire Sandhill, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Terrabella Windsor Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Zemp, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 116 independent living facilities near Zemp, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Zemp, South Carolina is The Addison of Florence. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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