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Last Updated: 12/22/25
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Photo of Summerville Estates
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9.6
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53 reviews
9.6
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53 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
4%
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We have found nothing to complain about! Our new home is extremely well run and the food is better than we have any right to expect!
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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9.5
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79 reviews
9.5
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79 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
20%
3 star
9%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
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After many visits to assisted living facilities across the Lowcountry, I knew this was the place for my mom when I walked through the door. It is a smaller, cozy community that has a very pleasant and caring...
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.
Cypress Place is located on a tree lined street in beautiful Summerville, South Carolina. We are two miles north of Old Fort Dorchester State Historical Park and about thirty miles from the Atlantic Ocean. At Cypress Place, we strive to maintain a cozy homelike atmosphere, with a caring staff...
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7.0
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18 reviews
7.0
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5 star
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4 star
22%
3 star
6%
2 star
11%
1 star
17%
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Of the different places for my loved one, I did like The Retreat the best. The staff was kind to my loved one and I enjoyed visiting him.
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.
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6.5
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28 reviews
6.5
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28 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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The facility is clean, comfortable and has a welcoming appearance. Most of the Staff, are Professional, courteous, compassionate 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.
TerraBella Summerville is a community designed to serve the needs of those requiring incremental levels of assistance in the aging process. We provide support based on the particular needs of each resident. This individualized care allows each resident to enjoy a feeling of independence similar...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: 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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Cost of independent living in Drigger Crossroads, SC

The average cost of senior living in Drigger Crossroads is $4,118 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. George, SC with an average of $3,106 per month.

Independent living costs in Drigger Crossroads, SC, vs. nearby cities

Drigger Crossroads, SC
$4,118/mo

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

Drigger Crossroads, SC
$4,118/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Drigger Crossroads, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,426/mo
Independent Living
$4,118/mo

Independent living costs in Drigger Crossroads, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,435/mo
Studio
$3,985/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,278/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,705/mo

Senior living costs in Drigger Crossroads 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: Drigger Crossroads, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDrigger Crossroads, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,118/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,815/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,426/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Drigger Crossroads, SC:$4,118/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Drigger Crossroads, SC:$3,815/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Drigger Crossroads, SC:$4,426/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Drigger Crossroads, SC, over time

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

Drigger Crossroads, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Drigger Crossroads, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Drigger Crossroads 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
Drigger Crossroads, 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%
Drigger Crossroads, 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 Drigger Crossroads

Recent reviews for independent living in Drigger Crossroads

The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing in Summerville, SC

4.9
We lived in our home for 31 years before we needed a residence easier to maintain. We had a good one in our former state, but ran into a disaster in our first try in Summerville. Since we moved to The Claiborne, we have found our new home. The staff is willing to do anything you need ...
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Summerville Estates

5.0
I would give 5 across the board! Previously my parents lived in another similar facility. For about 10% increase, moved from mostly 3s to all 5s! Especially if able to take advantage of the entertainment/activities. Even with mom's dementia, she says regularly how Summerville Estates feels like ...
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TerraBella Summerville

4.0
The facility was clean and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. 2 week minimum stay for respite care. Not sure about maximum. I only needed a week, but 2 weeks worked out fine. I ended up moving my mother down the street to Cypress Square. She just recently passed away last week.

Drigger Crossroads independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drigger Crossroads independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drigger Crossroads, 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 Drigger Crossroads 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 Drigger Crossroads partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drigger Crossroads, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Drigger Crossroads 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 Drigger Crossroads communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drigger Crossroads, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drigger Crossroads 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 Drigger Crossroads offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47%
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