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We recently placed our mother at Ashley Square and are simply amazed with the care that she has received. The staff are super friendly and loving towards my mother and the rest of our family. We could not...
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.
When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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I am a great friend of one of the residents at Emerald Gardens and I enjoy visiting my friend often. Every time I visit I observe how clean and well kept everything is. The staff is attentive to all the...
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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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They are very welcoming. The facility is very nice and the residents are friend to one on other. The staff works hard to keep the residents engaged and very friendly to the families . The care good at...
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.
Oaks at Greenwood is located in a convenient, yet secluded, area in the heart of Greenwood, South Carolina. It is a warm and inviting assisted living community with a home-like and comfortable atmosphere. We are committed to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our...
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We've lived here for a month and we're very happy. When you drive in, it's like being in the woods...beautifully kept, not crowded, and definitely not institutional looking. Residents have been very...
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.
Thank you for your interest in The Renaissance, LLC, where life is just beginning. Located in picturesque Due West, South Carolina, The Renaissance is a community within a community. We offer several choices of Independent Living cottages and apartments as well as private Assisted Living...
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I am pleased with the care my mom is getting here, I feel comfortable with her in the memory care unit, they are well staffed and She is a level 2 so she does get that extra care she needs here. I would...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Laurens is an assisted living community in Laurens, South Carolina. Laurens is a historical and charming city in upstate South Carolina. We have a thriving downtown area with fine shopping and dining in a way that honors our strong heritage and rich history. Residents at...
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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
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.
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Cost of independent living in Blue Heaven, SC

The average cost of senior living in Blue Heaven is $3,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clinton, SC with an average of $2,978 per month.

Independent living costs in Blue Heaven, SC, vs. nearby cities

Blue Heaven, SC
$3,640/mo
$3,662/mo

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

Blue Heaven, SC
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Blue Heaven, SC, vs. other senior living options

$3,665/mo
Independent Living
$3,640/mo

Independent living costs in Blue Heaven, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,725/mo
Studio
$3,665/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,180/mo

Senior living costs in Blue Heaven 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: Blue Heaven, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlue Heaven, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,640/mo$3,911/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,612/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,665/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Blue Heaven, SC:$3,640/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Blue Heaven, SC:$3,612/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Blue Heaven, SC:$3,665/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Blue Heaven

Recent reviews for independent living in Blue Heaven

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.

Clinton Presbyterian Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community

5.0
Great place run and staffed by loving Christian people. My dad came here and loved it!

Brookdale Anderson

4.9
I would rate everything for Brookdale Anderson at a five, except for the cleanliness. I would give that a four. We cleaned it before we moved Mom in. The staff is really nice.

Blue Heaven independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Heaven independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Heaven, 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 Blue Heaven 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 Blue Heaven partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Heaven, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Heaven 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 Blue Heaven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Heaven, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Heaven 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 Blue Heaven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Heaven, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Oaks at Greenwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blue Heaven, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Blue Heaven, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blue Heaven, South Carolina are Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and North Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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