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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Givhans, SC

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Givhans, 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, Northbridge Terrace and Huntington Woods.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Summerville, North Charleston and Moncks Corner.

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Photo of Summerville Estates
77 Photos available
9.6
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53 reviews
9.6
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53 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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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
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.
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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Photo of Cypress Square
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9.5
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79 reviews
9.5
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79 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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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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Photo of Harmony at Wescott
1010 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.8
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98 reviews
8.8
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98 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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What we like the most about the community is The staff, cleanliness and the food were all excellent. We would absolutely recommend Harmony at Westcott to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Wescott PlantationIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Summerville, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
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Photo of The Retreat at Summerville
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7.0
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18 reviews
7.0
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18 reviews
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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.
Photo of TerraBella Summerville
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6.5
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28 reviews
6.5
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28 reviews
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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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I would tell others that they have done a very good job taking care of my friend at The Blake at Carnes Crossroads. It is a new facility so it is beautiful. I would highly recommend to others who are...
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located in Summerville, South Carolina. The Blake at Carnes Crossroads is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at home.Our unique...
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.
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.
Photo of Cane Bay Assisted Living
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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Cost of independent living in Givhans, SC

The average cost of senior living in Givhans is $4,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. George, SC with an average of $3,106 per month.

Independent living costs in Givhans, SC, vs. nearby cities

Givhans, SC
$4,030/mo

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

Givhans, SC
$4,030/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Givhans, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,288/mo
Independent Living
$4,030/mo

Independent living costs in Givhans, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,678/mo
Studio
$4,102/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,282/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,628/mo

Senior living costs in Givhans 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: Givhans, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGivhans, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,030/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,204/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,288/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Givhans, SC:$4,030/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Givhans, SC:$4,204/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Givhans, SC:$4,288/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Givhans, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Givhans 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
Givhans, SC$3,449/mo$3,441/mo+0.2%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Givhans, SC
2024 average cost:$3,449/mo
2023 average cost:$3,441/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Givhans

Recent reviews for independent living in Givhans

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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The Palmettos of Charleston

5.0
I liked that this facility wasn't too small and wasn't too big. They keep my mother in law busy here, before COVID they would take them out into the community for different activities. All around they just seemed genuinely warm. The room sizes are great for what she needs, she is in a studio ...
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Givhans independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Givhans independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Givhans, 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 Givhans 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 Givhans 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
30%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Givhans 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 Givhans communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Givhans, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Givhans 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 Givhans offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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