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[name removed] was kind, courteous, and extremely helpful in solving my problem with signing in to visit my mother. I was very unsure of how to do it and he straightened it out in seconds, I so appreciate...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed to meet the needs of residents 55 years of age and older under a rental plan that affords a unique 'freedom and choice' approach for your service package. The Dorchester offers you the opportunity to design your own residency plan. Along with our basic rental, residents can supplement...
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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: 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, 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Fort Mill, SC

The average cost of senior living in Fort Mill is $3,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, SC with an average of $3,029 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Mill, SC, vs. nearby cities

Fort Mill, SC
$3,805/mo
$3,771/mo
$3,824/mo

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

Fort Mill, SC
$3,805/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Mill, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,771/mo
Independent Living
$3,805/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Mill, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,676/mo
Studio
$5,340/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,239/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,955/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Mill 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: Fort Mill, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Mill, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,805/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,840/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,771/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Mill, SC:$3,805/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Mill, SC:$4,840/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fort Mill, SC:$4,771/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Mill, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Mill 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
Fort Mill, SC$3,403/mo$3,542/mo-3.9%
South Carolina$3,096/mo$3,031/mo+2.1%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Fort Mill, SC
2024 average cost:$3,403/mo
2023 average cost:$3,542/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,096/mo
2023 average cost:$3,031/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Fort Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Mill

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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Brookdale Monroe Square

4.8
Overall, we are pleased with the residence and service. We feel that our resident is safe and taken care of. If we find something not working, it is corrected quickly. Most of the employees are extremely friendly and helpful. There are a few employees that are not friendly and get annoyed when ...
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Brookdale New Hope in Gastonia, NC

4.9
Cost went up abruptly 15%, but they worked with me to adjust down some. Overall it has been a very positive experience. The staff are very friendly and attentive to our mother's needs. They assisted greatly with the passing of our father. Very compassionate and experienced in dealing with ...
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Fort Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Mill, 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 Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill 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
25.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
61.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
74.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
71%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, Greenway Square Retirement Community and HarborChase of Rock Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Mill, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Fort Mill, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Mill, South Carolina are Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Sunrise of Providence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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