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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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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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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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My dad has been here only for a few months but he is thriving in this environment. The facilities, the staff, the food are just a few of the outstanding qualities. We are very happy with his new home!
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.
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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 Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that the...
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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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.
West End Retirement Center is a family owned facility that has been in business for over 60 years. Our caregivers have over 50 years of combined experience in senior care and our residents become apart of family. Located near quaint downtown Easley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,...
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My Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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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.
Carriage House of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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My father is doing a lot better since his move into Brookdale. It has been a good change for him and they have been good to him. They take very good care of my father and the community is aways very clean...
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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.
Brookdale Easley is an assisted living community in Easley, South Carolina, partially in the counties of Pitkins and Anderson. Our premiere community offers assistance with activities of daily living in a home-like environment within the peaceful and spirited city of Easley. Easley boasts...
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Cost of independent living in Berea, SC

The average cost of senior living in Berea is $4,001 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fountain Inn, SC with an average of $3,805 per month.

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

Berea, SC
$4,001/mo

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

Berea, SC
$4,001/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,242/mo
Independent Living
$4,001/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,263/mo
Studio
$4,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,521/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,874/mo

Senior living costs in Berea 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: Berea, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBerea, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,001/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,242/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,242/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Berea, SC:$4,001/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Berea, SC:$4,242/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Berea, SC:$4,242/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Berea, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Berea 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Berea, SC$3,001/mo$2,931/mo+2.4%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Berea, SC
2024 average cost:$3,001/mo
2023 average cost:$2,931/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Berea

Recent reviews for independent living in Berea

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.

Cascades Verdae in Greenville, SC

5.0
We have lived at Cacades for 2 1/2 years. Though we all in good health we care to Cascades to join a community of caring people and staff. By all we happy. With over 350 member community. This is a family - our activities are stupendous and the staff know and cares about us through COVID and ...
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Shepherd's Care Assisted Living in Greenville, SC

4.8
I'm quite happy with them. They are very clean, and the staff is very friendly. They are quick to respond if I have any concerns or if there are needs. They have activities, and they try to get the residents engaged but it can be hard in memory care.

Berea independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berea independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berea, 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 Berea 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 Berea 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
29.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Berea 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 Berea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berea 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 Berea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
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Oakview Park, The Gables on Pelham and Holiday Haywood Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Berea, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Berea, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Berea, South Carolina is Summit Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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