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Photo of Harmony at Five Forks
99 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
9.2
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45 reviews
9.2
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45 reviews
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I would definitely recommend! ALL the employees are so nice and helpful. The residents appear to be very happy too. The décor and furniture is nice and doesn't look cheap. It doesn't smell like a nursing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Five ForksIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Simpsonville, South Carolina, we are offering in-person tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents and team members, along with the security,...
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Photo of Oaks at Greenwood
2424 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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18 reviews
9.2
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18 reviews
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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
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.
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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9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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They seem to have their act together when it comes to taking care of the residents. I think they have a lot of turnover because I meet a lot of new people. I don't know what the reason for that, but it seems...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located in Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina, Quillen Manor is an independent and assisted living community for seniors that also provides memory care for residents with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. The community is nestled in a quiet, rural area, surrounded by...
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Photo of Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park
1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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16 reviews
9.2
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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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Photo of Sunflower Springs at Indian Land
66 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
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33 reviews
9.2
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I will tell you that every time I talk to my mom or I see my mom, she is so happy and so thankful and grateful for being at sunflower Springs of Indian land. She has made great friendships with the...
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.
Upscale Assisted Living Coming Soon to Indian Land, SCSunflower Springs at Indian Land will proudly offer the finest senior living experiences for those needing assisted living services in the Indian Land, SC area.Sunflower Springs at Indian Land is a unique assisted living residence encouraging...
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55 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
9.1
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81 reviews
9.1
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Good food very friendly people and weekly bus trips to Walmart and harris teeter. I would recommend to others and you have options for lunch and dinner every day very nice
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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8.9
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18 reviews
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Our loved one was not there long before she passed but what I can say is the people were all great to work with. They were very welcoming. I would recommend this facility to another family who may be 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.
Situated in beautiful Cramerton, our vibrant assisted living single-story community offers picturesque views from atop Cramer Mountain and is conveniently close to both Charlotte and Gastonia. Terrabella Cramer Mountain offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to...
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Photo of Henderson Care Center
88 Photos available
8.9
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Like most: Community luncheons twice each month, size of unit, privacy and independence, service and maintenance prompt and friendly, 24/7 medical assistance for falls & emergencies. Improvements: quality...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Henderson Care Center-Forest City, North CarolinaWho are we? Henderson Care Center has been serving Rutherford County since 1992.We provide quality care to all our residents. Our goal is to meet each resident’s needs while maintaining the highest level of choice, dignity, respect and...
Photo of Fairview Park
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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39 reviews
8.9
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The Legacy Reserve-Memory Care facility is a very welcoming facility for my Mom. She is in a safe place with other residents that she calls "my people." Many daily activities are provided for the residents...
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.
Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park is the newest upscale retirement community in Simpsonville, SC. It is perfect for active seniors looking to live their best life doing the activities they love, from water aerobics, movie night, and pool games to exploring the most exciting areas of Simpsonville....
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Photo of Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville
1010 Photos available
8.8
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42 reviews
8.8
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42 reviews
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I greatly appreciated the integrated approach at Brookstone Terrace. Although my mom had dementia and was a memory care resident, she was always a very social person, and even though she couldn't make any...
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.
Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville specializes in providing exceptional care in a secure, comfortable, and resort-like environment for those needing Assisted Living or those living with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, and other forms of memory care needs. We are conveniently located on Scuffletown...
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Photo of The Springs at Simpsonville
66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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19 reviews
8.8
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19 reviews
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It is a very happy place to be. The overall atmosphere is joyful and welcoming. Every time we go in there is something fun that they are celebrating with games and fun food. They do their best to get all of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Springs at Simpsonville is an assisted-living facility located in Simpsonville, S.C. The locally-owned senior center provides a personalized level of care to each resident in a comfortable home-like environment. Located within walking distance of downtown Simpsonville, the facility offers...
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Photo of Wesley Court
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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19 reviews
8.8
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19 reviews
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They are taking very good care of my sister My sister is only 67. She is still mobile. With that said, Wesley Court has so many activities to keep her busy. The place is very clean and the food is...
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.
Wesley Court is a beautiful assisted living community that is available to seniors in Boiling Springs, SC. This assisted living community aims to please all its residents and to offer them a great place to live. The city of Boiling Springs is a great place for family to visit, as everyone will...
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Photo of The Legacy at Southpointe Drive
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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76 reviews
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We are overall pleased with the Legacy. What we pay is more than reasonable. Unfortunately we just experienced a staff change. We have not met many of the new staff. We live out of state so we will meet them...
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.
The Legacy at Southpointe Drive is an assisted living community in Greenville, South Carolina. Our community offers personalized care services in a home-like community just minutes from downtown Greenville. Our community is ideally located near Interstate I-85 and 385, offering convenient access...
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Photo of Windsor House Greenville
55 Photos available
8.6
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28 reviews
8.6
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28 reviews
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My parents have been residents for close to 5 years. The staff has always been available for anything they needed but went above and beyond recently. My Dad was in hospice and requiring a lot more care than...
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.
Windsor House Greenville is a 50-bed community conveniently located on Pelham Road on Greenville's eastside. We are 1.5 miles from I-85 and 2.5 miles from Haywood Mall/Road. The facility is 9 years old, single story, and beautiful inside and out. The brick Georgian architecture with large white...
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Photo of TerraBella Spartanburg
1111 Photos available
8.6
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82 reviews
8.6
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The facility is very clean and well run. The staff has been nothing but kind and helpful! We are very happy with my father's 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.
Live in the hub of local activity while enjoying the intimacy of TerraBella Spartanburg. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Spartanburg, SC, offers personalized services and thoughtful amenities that generate excitement and pride among residents and their guests. The caring and...
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Photo of The Residences at Greer
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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62 reviews
8.6
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The cleanliness is a 5 but needs new carpet. Med Techs Give wrong Meds, if residents not on their toes. Very friendly but not responsive to request, especially food. To much repetition. Most meats are tough....
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 The Residences at Greer, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking...
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Photo of TerraBella Thornblade
1515 Photos available
8.6
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62 reviews
8.6
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Everything always seems clean and well organized. Food service can be slow sometimes and inaccurate as to the order. I'm not sure I have a good appreciation for the menu items, but my dad doesn't seem to...
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.
Picture Yourself living the lifestyle you've earned...…. Whether you'd just like a little assistance or need more comprehensive attention, we have a program for you. Life at TerraBella Thornblade offers all of the comforts of home without the challenges, problems and responsibilities of home...
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Photo of Brookdale Brushy Creek
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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22 reviews
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Brookdale Brushy Creek is a small community with a big heart. The staff is caring and has taken the time to get to know my mom. I appreciate that it is a closed door community for extra safety.
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.
Live Your AdventureHere in Greer, South Carolina, we’re more than assisted living community. We’re a family. It won’t take you long to understand what we mean. From the moment you walk through the front door, you’ll feel the warmth of our kind and compassionate care team and see the...
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Photo of Terrace Ridge Assisted Living
99 Photos available
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Great team, very clean, food is always great, several activities available. I would absolutely recommend this facility to others who are looking for a place for their loved ones.
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.
Terrace Ridge Assisted Living Terrace Ridge is conveniently located on Hudson Boulevard in one of Gastonia’s vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. The community is convenient to nearby shops that provide variety and style to satisfy your most pressing need or most capricious whim. Excellent...
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Photo of The Parker
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8.5
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67 reviews
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5 very pleased with this place. The staff is very caring and patient. My mom loves the food and they have kept her very busy in between meals with activities. My mom is in one of the new rooms and it's a...
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.
Tucked away in the heart of historic Greenville, The Parker assisted living and memory care community often feels more like a family reunion than a traditional senior living experience. This is the place where you can enjoy everything you need for a wonderful retirement. From a custom care plan...
Photo of Pine Grove Senior Living
77 Photos available
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What we like the most about this community is that everything they need is right there. They don't have to go anywhere to get anything. We would absolutely recommend Pine Grove Senior Living to other familie
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.
Live the high life in Pine Grove Senior Living, where thoughtfully designed floor plans and myriad recreational and social opportunities await. Residents will feel the Southern charm of our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Greenville, South Carolina, with wrap-around porches and...
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Photo of The Blake at Hollingsworth Park
99 Photos available
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Dad is comfortable and receiving the help he needs. Nutritious food and helpful staff make my dad’s life pleasant and safe. His blood sugar is in therapeutic range and is being tested regularly. He is...
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.
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Photo of Brookdale New Hope
11 Video available
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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Everyone at the New Hope Brookdale facility has been very helpful & concerned about my mother-in-law's transition from moving from her home to assisted living. At 92 years old, her quick adjustment to...
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.
Find a Life of Redefined IndependenceRemember the senior living lifestyle you used to image? It’s still possible. Our premium assisted living services give you the ability to trade the stress and busyness that comes with life at home for a life spent exploring passions, creative pursuits and...
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Photo of Oakland Living LLC
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I would recommend it. It is a great place. The only problem we have had is there is no transportation, so I have had to take off work several times to take my aunt to several appointments. And it would be...
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.
Welcome to Oakland Living! We provide the community we serve with honest, kind, homelike care to all who come through our door. Our goal is to provide peace of mind, while experiencing the feel of home. We have an amazing team of medication technicians and PCA/CNAs with training in CPR, dementia...
Photo of Carolina Care Retirement Community
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They listen to my Mothers needs and were quick and efficient. Yes, we would definitely recommend Carolina Care Retirement Community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
A Charming Place….Carolina Care Retirement Cottages is located in Cherryville, NC: a small town full of warm hospitality about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, NC city limits. We provide an active, independent, fulfilling home life without the worry of maintenance/repairs, or cooking, through the...
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Cost of independent living in Carem, SC

The average cost of senior living in Carem is $3,549 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitmire, SC with an average of $3,240 per month.

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

Carem, SC
$3,549/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$4,617/mo
Independent Living
$3,549/mo

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

Studio
$3,032/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,797/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,713/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$3,549/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,211/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$4,617/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Carem, SC:$3,549/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Carem, SC:$4,211/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Carem, SC:$4,617/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/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 average 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$3,414/mo$3,071/mo+11.2%
South Carolina$3,325/mo$3,233/mo+2.8%
National$3,303/mo$3,255/mo+1.5%
Carem, SC
2024 average cost:$3,414/mo
2023 average cost:$3,071/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,325/mo
2023 average cost:$3,233/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,303/mo
2023 average cost:$3,255/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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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.

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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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.

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
25.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.2%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.1%
9.8%
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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
37.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.9%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
15.2%
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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
51.9%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.6%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.1%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.9%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
51%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
34.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.1%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.5%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Emerald Gardens, Ashley Square and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carem, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 170 independent living facilities near Carem, South Carolina. See the full list.
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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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