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Photo of Summerville Estates
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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.
We believe that Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Summerville Estates Gracious...
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The nurses and staff were very attentive of Daddy and all of our family members. They went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and showed grace and compassion when caring for Daddy. He truly loved...
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.
Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living 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 Silver Bluff Grove, we know that residents who can no longer live...
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I moved my brother (I live in Texas) from [removed] to The place at Shadow Oaks after 1 yr at [removed]. From a monetary standpoint, this was a HIGHLY efficient move. From a humanitarian standpoint, the 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.
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33 Floor plans available
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It's been close to a year since Mom passed so it's hard to say what the situation is now. The Oaks was brand new then and had some wonderful, caring folks working the memory unit. It was clean and shiny but...
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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8.2
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36 reviews
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The staff (CNA) that I have met are extremely nice, friendly and caring. [name removed] has been very unhappy with the food. When I ask [name removed] about the food, she always says it's not good. She...
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.
Hitchcock Place is located in Aiken, South Carolina right in the heart of town. We have three parks within two miles of our community and visiting them is a popular afternoon outing for our residents. We also make regular trips to the nearby Centre South Shopping Center to enjoy the many...
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Longwood Plantation took excellent care of my father. They kept us informed and I couldn't have asked for better support. It was a difficult move for my father while I live out of state but they went out of...
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.
Longwood Plantation, an Assisted Living Community with total of 50 beds (34 beds for assisted living and 16 beds for alzheimer's care), is located in a beautiful, quiet, residential area in Orangeburg County. This 10-acre campus offers Independent and Assisted Living for Senior Adults as well as...
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66 Floor plans available
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My mother came to The Legacy Of Orangeburg after a very negative experience at another local facility, so we both were very hesitant. Since her move, she has become social again. She is participating in...
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.
The Legacy of Orangeburg, surrounded by trees and nestled in a rural neighborhood setting, is convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants and the hospital. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal to make every day a memorable one. Discover our experienced and caring staff,...
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My loved one is a resident at The Oaks on the Edisto. Communication is really the only thing that I have problems with. Overall, I would recommend this facility to others but probably not for someone with...
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.
Situated on 700 beautiful acres of land on the Edisto River, The Oaks offers a selection of homes, duplexes and apartments specifically designed to suit a variety of individual needs. With a variety of distinctive neighborhood options to choose from, your new home will be sure to reflect your...
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The staff members at Benton House are a five plus, the value is good despite COVID. The cleanliness and helpfulness of the staff members in the beginning really stood out to us. They do all types of fun...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of Aiken the most desired in the...
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Staff and management are great. Building is clean and smells great. Caregivers and housekeepers are incredibly friendly and truly care about residents. I couldn’t have chosen a better place for my dear frien
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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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
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.
Photo of Barnwell County Nursing Home
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.
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Photo of Elliott's Residential Homes
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.
Photo of Furman Residential Care
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.

Cost of independent living in Clear Pond, SC

The average cost of senior living in Clear Pond is $4,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hilda, SC with an average of $3,046 per month.

Independent living costs in Clear Pond, SC, vs. nearby cities

Clear Pond, SC
$4,020/mo
$4,249/mo
$4,025/mo

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

Clear Pond, SC
$4,020/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Clear Pond, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,072/mo
Independent Living
$4,020/mo

Independent living costs in Clear Pond, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,465/mo
Studio
$4,099/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,449/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,810/mo

Senior living costs in Clear Pond 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: Clear Pond, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClear Pond, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,020/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,928/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,072/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clear Pond, SC:$4,020/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Clear Pond, SC:$3,928/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Clear Pond, SC:$4,072/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Clear Pond, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Clear Pond 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.

Clear Pond, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Clear Pond, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clear Pond 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
Clear Pond, SC$3,697/mo$3,537/mo+4.5%
South Carolina$3,101/mo$3,116/mo-0.5%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Clear Pond, SC
2024 average cost:$3,697/mo
2023 average cost:$3,537/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Clear Pond

Recent reviews for independent living in Clear Pond

The Place at Shadow Oaks in Aiken, SC

5.0
We were very pleased with The Place at Shadow Oaks... My brother seemed to be comfortable there and was well taken care of. He has very limited funds ...therefore we can’t use them frequently. But it is wonderful though to be offered respite for short term care.

Benton House of Aiken

5.0
We chose Benton House over others we looked into because I was most impressed by the team of management of the facility. I had confidence in the place after getting to know them. The room sizes here are perfectly adequate, they had two room sizes available for the same price. I have eaten here ...
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Hitchcock Square in Aiken, SC

5.0
Families had a great time sharing breakfast with their loved ones. Pancakes, bacon, and eggs were served along with coffee and juices. The staff, as usual, were attentive to us all. I enjoy the activities that Hitchcock Square provide for the people staying there.

Clear Pond independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clear Pond independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clear Pond, 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 Clear Pond 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 Clear Pond 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
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Clear Pond 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 Clear Pond communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clear Pond, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clear Pond 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 Clear Pond offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clear Pond, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.6%
47%
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Summerville Estates, Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living and The Place at Shadow Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clear Pond, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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