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Photo of Brookdale Union Park
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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37 reviews
9.3
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37 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
35%
3 star
14%
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0%
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8%
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My Dad is living at Brookdale Union Park. THEY are always friendly and helpful with any of your needs...The facility is always welcoming with seasonal decorations and activities and events they provide for...
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.
Always Something to DoYou can always find something fun and exciting to do here at our assisted living community in Monroe, North Carolina. With private accommodations, spacious common rooms and a long list of resort-style amenities and services, you may find yourself wondering why you didn’t...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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24 reviews
9.2
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24 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
17%
3 star
8%
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0%
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I have been a resident here for close to a year. I love that this community is lowkey and non invasive. - this is my place of comfort. They have a variety of opportunities for many, games, religious...
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.
Upgrade Your Senior LivingIt’s time to trade the chores, worries and stress that often come from life at home for a better senior living lifestyle. As a resident here, you’ll enjoy a resort-style atmosphere full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with.We’ve been serving...
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Photo of The Legacy of Hartsville
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.3
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14 reviews
8.3
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14 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
7%
3 star
7%
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0%
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21%
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My aunt is doing so much better there than living at home! The staff is wonderful and so caring. The thing that I find most reassuring is my aunt is clean, safe and gets her medicine on time. That makes us...
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.
The Legacy of Hartsville is tucked securely within a quaint community of families and neighbors. Within minutes of the hospital and medical offices in one direction and a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, The Legacy is proud to offer services and amenities, activities...
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Photo of Lancaster Grove Senior Living
1515 Photos available
7.5
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11 reviews
7.5
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
9%
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18%
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This has been the third assisted living community in which my dad has resided. Although I have few complaints about the other facilities, Lancaster Grove has by far been the best. From the planned activities...
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.
At Lancaster Grove Senior Living located in a quiet residential community near USC-Lancaster in upstate South Carolina, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Assisted Living, Memory care, a short-term stay, or a year-round home?...
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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: 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.
1.0
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1.0
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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.
Heath Springs Residential Care Center is an assisted living community located in Heath Springs, SC. The small town of Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County and is home to almost 900 people. In Heath Springs, residents can go for relaxing nature walks, enjoy scenic views, go out on group...
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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 Jefferson, SC

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $4,597 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $2,761 per month.

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

Jefferson, SC
$4,597/mo
$4,154/mo

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

Jefferson, SC
$4,597/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$5,119/mo
Independent Living
$4,597/mo

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

Senior living costs in Jefferson 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: Jefferson, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,597/mo$3,911/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,970/mo$4,129/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$5,119/mo$4,162/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson, SC:$4,597/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson, SC:$4,970/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson, SC:$5,119/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Jefferson

Recent reviews for independent living in Jefferson

Lancaster Grove Senior Living

4.8
The only one that I have an issues with is the cost, other than that the rest is all 5's. With the cost it is just way more than her long-term care insurance can pay for. However based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

The Legacy of Hartsville

4.9
No one wants to leave their home but things happen. In 2018, our Mom had a stroke and no longer felt comfortable living alone. We were at one facility and then moved to The Legacy. We loved it so much, we invited some friends to come too! The staff is so caring. They even call our Mom “G’Ma”. We ...
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Brookdale Monroe Square

5.0
My mom had a fall back in December and ended up breaking her hip. After surgery, she spent a long time in a nursing home. Walking again was a really tough task for her. We ended up meeting with [Name Removed] at Brookdale, and instantly knew this was going to be a good place for my mom to ...
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Jefferson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30%
32.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.9%
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