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44 Floor plans available
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Each family must look out for their loved one's interests and stay on top of care keeping the staff informed if there are areas of concern on a regular basis. I have learned to be an advocate for my mother...
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.
Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Rock Hill Grove Senior Living is the premier assisted living residence of choice for your loved one. Our caregivers, dietary staff, and management team all strive for excellence, and have one goal — to exceed your expectations everyday. Rock Hill Grove Senior...
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Food is good. Mom really liked that she could order different food from the always available menu if she didn't like the what was being served. Activities were ok. Some were just watching the TV-like...
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.
HarborChase of Riverwalk Conveniently located close to the unique dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities of the distinctive Riverwalk community, HarborChase of Riverwalk is a seamless combination of timeless elegance, modern conveniences and Southern hospitality. Here, you'll happily...
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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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Gayle Mill, SC

The average cost of senior living in Gayle Mill is $3,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitmire, SC with an average of $2,623 per month.

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

Gayle Mill, SC
$3,384/mo
$3,553/mo
$4,134/mo

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

Gayle Mill, SC
$3,384/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,797/mo
Independent Living
$3,384/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,595/mo
Studio
$5,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,523/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,773/mo

Senior living costs in Gayle 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: Gayle Mill, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGayle Mill, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,384/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,797/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,797/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gayle Mill, SC:$3,384/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gayle Mill, SC:$3,797/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Gayle Mill, SC:$3,797/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gayle Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Gayle Mill

Spring Oak at York

5.0
This community is working out well for my mother since her move here. She is doing a lot better, and I'am satisfied with all they have done for us. She has gained some weight, and her health is improving. She has a doctor there on site at the community. Everything is working out well, and I ...
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TerraBella Rock Hill

5.0
My dad was only there for 4 nights before he died. They were really good about refunding some of the cost and helping deal with his passing. Everything went smooth and this is a facility I would definitely recommend to other families looking.

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.9
Chandler Place Assisted Living is a great facility to make a nice and comfortable home for your love one. The staff have been so kind, professional, and caring in relation to my brother who loves living there. He loves the food, prayer groups, and activities. He has progressed extremely well and ...
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Gayle Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gayle Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gayle 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 Gayle 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 Gayle Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gayle Mill, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gayle 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 Gayle Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gayle Mill, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gayle 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 Gayle Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gayle Mill, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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