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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dorchester County, SC

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 71 independent living facilities in Dorchester County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like MacLaura Hall, Village Green and Mt Royall & Harrington Place.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Summerville, North Charleston and Goose Creek.

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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
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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: 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.
Photo of The Sherman House
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
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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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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of care...
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
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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.
Photo of Dayspring Johns Island
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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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I chose this facility for my mom from the various experiences that I have had with assisted living facilities for the last 10 years. The transitions went smoothly at first and due to my mom's needs and her...
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.
Near the heart of historic Charleston, our building stands testament to a long standing tradition of Southern hospitality. Our friendly, dedicated and trained staff are here to assist you or loved ones with a warmth that conveys the trust and confidence you are seeking and deserve. We are...
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Photo of A'lelia Residential Care
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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I would write them as a five to all of the questions. The staff at Revela has gone above and beyond. I would highly recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
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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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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.
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
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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
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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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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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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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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 Dorchester County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester County is $3,593 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holly Hill, SC with an average of $3,322 per month.

Independent living costs in Dorchester County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Dorchester County, SC
$3,593/mo

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

Dorchester County, SC
$3,593/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Dorchester County, SC, vs. other senior living options

$5,405/mo
Independent Living
$3,593/mo

Independent living costs in Dorchester County, SC, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,202/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,750/mo

Senior living costs in Dorchester County 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: Dorchester County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorchester County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,593/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,599/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,405/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dorchester County, SC:$3,593/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dorchester County, SC:$4,599/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dorchester County, SC:$5,405/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Dorchester County, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dorchester County 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
Dorchester County, SC$3,373/mo$3,388/mo-0.5%
South Carolina$3,359/mo$3,252/mo+3.3%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Dorchester County, SC
2024 average cost:$3,373/mo
2023 average cost:$3,388/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,252/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dorchester County

Recent reviews for independent living in Dorchester County

Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC

4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes in Charleston, SC

5.0
The staff and residents are super friendly. There are lots of activities, and they are awesome for the residents. The breakfast is available Monday through Friday, and this is awesome for us. On Wednesdays they offer a happy hour, and they even include some appetizers.

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Dorchester County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester County, 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 Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County 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
26.7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorchester County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.3%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
53.2%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.5%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
60.8%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
50.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.3%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cypress Square, Brookdale West Ashley and Summerville Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dorchester County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 71 independent living facilities near Dorchester County, South Carolina. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Dorchester County, South Carolina are Daniel Pointe Retirement Community and Cypress Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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