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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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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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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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77 reviews
9.9
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77 reviews
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Mom is surrounded by structure, connection, caring staff/therapists, and support! The lake and baby ducks outside are an added bonus. Dementia is hard, but she is doing so much better with all of the care at...
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.
At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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44 Floor plans available
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48 reviews
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I am a recent resident of Maple Brook Terrace, moving here from a local Over-55 community. As I had just celebrated a major Birthday, my son felt I had earned a more comprehensive lifestyle, including...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
NOW OPEN August, 2020Maple Brook Terrace is the NEW Premier All-Inclusive Independent Living Retirement Community in the Upstate of South Carolina. As an all-inclusive community we offer many amenities and activities that you are sure to appreciate and enjoy. Maple Brook Terrace offers 24/7...
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9.8
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60 reviews
9.8
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It's great for how well the staff cares for the clients. The process to move her in was great, and communication is great. Evidently the food needs some attention. According to my mother. But she is having...
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.
At Manning Place, our senior living community, you'll find a smaller, homelike community and a compassionate, caring staff. 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 so happy to be here. People are so friendly. The managers make sure our every need is meet..The actives are wonderful. Never a dull moment! Love having someone to play cards with! Have made many new...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Lakeview, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Lake Drive in Columbia. We look forward to opening brand new during the Spring of 2022! Lakeview will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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It is a beautiful place. Wish we could have stayed. We needed a place with more care due to memory issues. But, it is an independent living facility. For a title it would be Beautiful place to live with...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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1818 Floor plans available
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My loved one moved in not long ago, so still getting comfortable. So far: -Friendly people -Having a remodeled apartment with kitchen and washer / dryer. -being allowed to have the dog.
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.
Haywood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built upon the picturesque, rural landscape of the Blue Ridge foothills, you'll enjoy strolling along our paths and appreciate the scenic views that await you at every vista. Residents also love the...
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The sales person was very knowledgeable. The place was immaculately clean and everyone was very friendly. I would definitely recommend Kempton. It is a wonderful place. They have been wonderful with Mom and...
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.
HarborChase is home to the best: those who live here, and those who care for them. Simple kindness abounds, as does respect, and the celebration of each individual life with the dignity it has earned. At HarborChase, we know that residents who can no longer live independently still want to feel...
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My married cousins were in need of assisted living. Having retired from Brookdale Forest City in 2018, this community was my first choice. The current team is very professional and made the transition from...
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.
Quality Care You Can Count OnYou deserve quality care you can count on, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your freedom to have it. Here at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community, you can enjoy custom care plans, a fun-filled community calendar and a warm and welcoming...
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11 Video available
2020 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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Great place just priced us out. I would recommend it, but be aware of the increase. I haven't been there since new ownership.
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.
Welcome Home to Legacy Heights of Charlotte. We are located in South Charlotte's beautiful Ballantyne area, close to neighborhood shopping malls. Our community offers Assisted Living as well as our award winning Bridge to Rediscovery, Montessori-based memory care program. We also offer Respite...
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11 Video available
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55 Floor plans available
9.6
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They are extremely attentive to clients needs. Thy treat your family member like there own. They let you know about anything & everything with your family member. Very friendly & detailed.
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.
Situated near the Catawba River in York County, minutes from the city of Charlotte, Lake Wylie Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With Lake Wylie nearby, a small town resort-like atmosphere and old-fashioned Southern charm make this peaceful...
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11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
9.6
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Staff have been amazing to work with and very understanding of our concerns as a family. So thankful for the team at Rock Hill Grove.
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.
Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Rock Hill Grove Senior Living is the premier assisted living residence of choice for your loved one. Our caregivers, dietary staff, and management team all strive for excellence, and have one goal — to exceed your expectations everyday. Rock Hill Grove Senior...
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My wife was at Greenway for about two weeks, temporary basis. She had been released from her rehab and was not allowed to get back into assisted living because of a minor medical issue. Everything at...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Greenway Square, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Orson Drive in Indian Land. We look forward to opening brand new Spring of 2022! Greenway Square will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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The activities, food, apartment size, and cleanliness are all excellent. I feel like they could use more staff members, and that would probably make the quality of care a 5 instead of a 4. My Mother is very...
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.
Home Sweet HomeServing seniors in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation, our community provides you with a warm and welcoming environment where you can experience newfound freedom and independence. We handle all the cooking, cleaning and household chores so you can...
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The staff at Morningside AL in Gastonia were so caring, compassionate and always on top of taking care of everything my Mom needed during her stay there. I highly recommend this facility to anyone looking...
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.
Morningside of Gastonia is the only Assisted Living Community with 24-hour licensed nursing staff. It provides a full complement of assisted living services combined with a comprehensive Check Point Program that enhances and protects quality of life through coordinated and integrated service...
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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They are definitely trying to maximize their rent amounts charging before u even move in was my biggest issue. The community is very clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They didn't have to care...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Chandler Place. Our newly constructed apartment homes provide a distinctive combination of service and independence which enables you to make choices and enjoy life. With a choice of one or two bedroom apartments, you may select the option that best meets your needs. Your apartment...
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We are very happy there. Only one person has not been friendly, the facility is always clean and they take very good care of the patients. I think all Assisted Living costs too much, but they are good value...
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.
Harbison Shores is an assisted living community in Irmo, South Carolina. Irmo is part of the Columbia metro area, offering residents easy access to fine shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as one of the most 'Affordable Places to Live in the Country',...
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54 reviews
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Feedback: the price per month is expensive from my perspective. Especially for elderly that are on a fixed income, but need memory care. there needs to be some type of program to supplement the cost. As far...
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.
From the moment you enter Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, you know you are some place special.We believe in engaging the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Health and safety are important, of course – but so are curiosity, companionship, fun, and lifelong learning. Brookstone is nestled on...
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1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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The CNA care is mixed, with some good and some not, and response time can be an issue. The activities are amazing and frequent. The facility is beautiful, in good repair, and very clean. The apartments are...
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.
If you happened to be at The Laurels a few weeks ago, your perceptions might have been changed. You would have seen our residents donning motorcycle helmets and spinning around the neighborhood with a caring group of Harley Davidson enthusiasts. At The Laurels we celebrate age by offering...
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99 Floor plans available
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Cleanliness and that so many people in the management team knew the residents by name, even in crowded situations. I would. Recommend that families ask a lot of questions that pertain to their own person,...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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The facility is clean, quiet, and comfortable. The apartments are very adequate and the staff is usually helpful and friendly.
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.
Quality Care You Can Count OnIf you’re ready to move into an exceptionally warm and welcoming assisted living community in Shelby, North Carolina where you can enjoy spacious and comfortable accommodations, wonderful company and personalized care plans that provide you with quality care you can...
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My mom says the food at Brookdale is really good! And the staff are all very nice. She is very pleased with her room and likes living there.
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.
It’s time to upgrade your senior living lifestyle.Choose us for your next home sweet home and you’ll enjoy an assisted living community in Gastonia, North Carolina. Ideally situated just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, we are one of the premier senior communities in the region. Our residents enjoy...
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55 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
9.3
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I am very pleased with that. Tara Bella is a well organized place. It seems to be a happy place for most of us. There's always a few that complain, but the food is good. Management is good. If you have a...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At TerraBella Greenville, we combine personalized services with senior lifestyle programs and excellent amenities fit for outstanding senior living. Our community is known for our Active Independent Living option, where apartment homes and suites are designed to lessen, if not totally eliminate,...
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My sister had such a wonderful Care and all the staff was kind and wonderful I can not thank you enough to the Pine on Carmel and thank you very much to the all staff of memory care.
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.
Bank on having the time of your life at The Pines on Carmel Senior Living, where a full calendar of activities and social programs, in addition to apartments with thoughtful amenities and services, offers a rewarding, enriching lifestyle. Our community provides Assisted Living and Memory Care in...
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Cost of independent living in Carem, SC

The average cost of senior living in Carem is $3,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitmire, SC with an average of $3,228 per month.

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

Carem, SC
$3,578/mo
$3,578/mo

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

Carem, SC
$3,578/mo
U.S. national average
$3,509/mo

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

$4,567/mo
Independent Living
$3,578/mo

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

Studio
$3,240/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,815/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,734/mo

Senior living costs in Carem 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: Carem, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarem, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,578/mo$3,541/mo$3,509/mo
Assisted Living$4,075/mo$4,763/mo$5,793/mo
Memory Care$4,567/mo$5,434/mo$6,969/mo
Independent Living
Carem, SC:$3,578/mo
South Carolina:$3,541/mo
U.S.:$3,509/mo
Assisted Living
Carem, SC:$4,075/mo
South Carolina:$4,763/mo
U.S.:$5,793/mo
Memory Care
Carem, SC:$4,567/mo
South Carolina:$5,434/mo
U.S.:$6,969/mo
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Independent living costs in Carem, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carem 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carem, SC$3,098/mo$3,203/mo-3.3%
South Carolina$3,099/mo$3,099/mo0.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Carem, SC
2024 average cost:$3,098/mo
2023 average cost:$3,203/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,099/mo
2023 average cost:$3,099/mo
Percent change:0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carem

Recent reviews for independent living in Carem

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.

Eden Terrace of Spartanburg

5.0
This is a great facility! Eden Terrace staff is friendly and very caring, very responsive to the needs of their residents. It is a friendly and well cared for facility. I would definitely recommend!

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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Carem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carem, 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 Carem 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 Carem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carem, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
40.6%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Carem 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 Carem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carem, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carem 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 Carem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carem, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.2%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Emerald Gardens, Ashley Square and Fairforest Grove Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carem, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 208 independent living facilities near Carem, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Carem, South Carolina are Emerald Gardens, Ashley Square and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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