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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kinards, SC

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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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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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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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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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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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Kinards, SC

The average cost of senior living in Kinards is $3,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,301 per month.

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

Kinards, SC
$3,585/mo
$2,978/mo

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

Kinards, SC
$3,585/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,819/mo
Independent Living
$3,585/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,547/mo
Studio
$4,124/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,239/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,885/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,111/mo

Senior living costs in Kinards 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: Kinards, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKinards, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,585/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,772/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,819/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kinards, SC:$3,585/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Kinards, SC:$3,772/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Kinards, SC:$3,819/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Kinards, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kinards 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kinards, SC$3,141/mo$3,108/mo+1.0%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Kinards, SC
2024 average cost:$3,141/mo
2023 average cost:$3,108/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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

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What families are saying about independent living in Kinards

Recent reviews for independent living in Kinards

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

Eden Terrace of Spartanburg

5.0
This is a great facility! Eden Terrace staff is friendly and very caring, very responsive to the needs of their residents. It is a friendly and well cared for facility. I would definitely recommend!

Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas in Fountain Inn, SC

4.6
The people are very helpful and caring. Everyone checks on each other and we are a close knit community.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Delightful dining experiences with customized menus. Many reviews highlight the excellent food quality and accommodating chefs at various senior living communities, such as TerraBella Greenville and Holiday Deepwood Estates, where meals are tailored to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
Engaging activities for residents. Communities like Maple Brook Terrace and Legacy Reserve offer an array of activities that cater to diverse interests and encourage socializing, from arts and crafts to games and outings. Residents regularly express their enjoyment in the lively and inclusive atmosphere.
Warm and friendly staff who prioritize resident care. Numerous reviews mention the kind and compassionate staff members who go above and beyond to ensure the well-being and happiness of their loved ones at communities including, Haywood Estates and The Village at Southlake.
Thoughtfully maintained facilities with cleanliness a priority. Communities like Legacy Reserve and Holiday Deepwood Estates take pride in their well-kept common areas and living spaces, providing residents with a comfortable and welcoming environment. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of these facilities.
Supportive and accommodating living arrangements. Communities like Presbyterian and TerraBella Greenville offer flexibility in living arrangements, including independent living, assisted living, and long-term care, ensuring that seniors have the appropriate level of care and support to thrive.
Close proximity to essential amenities and services. Many senior living communities, like Maple Brook Terrace and Haywood Estates, are conveniently located near shopping centers, medical facilities, and public transportation, offering residents easy access to necessary services and amenities.
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Kinards independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kinards independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kinards, 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 Kinards 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 Kinards 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
26.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kinards 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 Kinards communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kinards 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 Kinards offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and North Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kinards, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 177 independent living facilities near Kinards, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kinards, South Carolina are Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and North Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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