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The food looks good and my brother does eat well. This is an older community, however they do keep the community very clean. They clean his room daily. Most of the caregivers are friendly and helpful. ...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Country Time Inn offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Country Time Inn, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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We chose this community because they had a special place for people who have dementia. The people at the front were very friendly and helpful. They had something going on all the time at this community. The...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Anderson 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Garden House of...
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My father has been @ Somerset for approximately 1 month. He has received excellent care & the nurses have been very attentive to him. I feel so much better knowing that he no longer alone in his home. He has...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset Court of Cherryville offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset Court of Cherryville, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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I am pleased with the care my mom is getting here, I feel comfortable with her in the memory care unit, they are well staffed and She is a level 2 so she does get that extra care she needs here. I would...
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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.
Carolina Gardens at Laurens is an assisted living community in Laurens, South Carolina. Laurens is a historical and charming city in upstate South Carolina. We have a thriving downtown area with fine shopping and dining in a way that honors our strong heritage and rich history. Residents at...
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All of the living units are in one story, detached homes. There are no high-rise apartments. The feeling is that of a little village rather than a big facility. The activities are impressive, despite having...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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 Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AVAILABLE 5/1/2020. These are 12+ month leases, and age restricted at 55 years of age or greater. If you're a very active senior who is...* Just looking for a place for a year, while you explore Western North Carolina while you shop for a house?* Seeking to downsize, simplify...
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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.
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.
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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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, Independent 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.
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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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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Lake Lanier, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lake Lanier is $3,729 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonesville, SC with an average of $3,328 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Lanier, SC, vs. nearby cities

Lake Lanier, SC
$3,729/mo
$3,746/mo

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

Lake Lanier, SC
$3,729/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Lanier, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,007/mo
Independent Living
$3,729/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Lanier, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,825/mo
Studio
$4,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,411/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,269/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Lanier 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: Lake Lanier, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Lanier, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,729/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,996/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,007/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake Lanier, SC:$3,729/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Lanier, SC:$3,996/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lake Lanier, SC:$4,007/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Lanier, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Lanier 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
Lake Lanier, SC$3,014/mo$2,994/mo+0.7%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lake Lanier, SC
2024 average cost:$3,014/mo
2023 average cost:$2,994/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Lanier

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Lanier

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.

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Excellent food and dining experiences. Reviews consistently mention delicious meals and satisfactory dining experiences at various communities, such as TerraBella Greenville, where many residents and their families appreciate the quality and variety of food offerings. LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods are also noted for their great meals a ...
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Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of staff members across different communities, like Holiday Haywood Estates, where my loved one did not move in but had positive interactions with staff. Maple Brook Terrace is another community where families express their gratitude for th ...
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Thoughtfully maintained facilities. Residents and their families appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas, private rooms, and outdoor spaces at communities such as Haywood Estates, where my loved one currently resides. Legacy Reserve is another community where the cleanliness of the facility is a highlight.
Variety of social activities. Many communities offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, as mentioned in reviews for Maple Brook Terrace, where residents praise the activities calendar and opportunities for staying engaged. Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Legacy Reserve in Simpsonville are also noted for ...
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Affordable pricing and value. Several reviews highlight the reasonable pricing and value for the services and amenities offered at various communities, like Ardenwoods, where the cost is a consideration for some families. Villas and Brookdale Hendersonville East also offer affordable housing options.
Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviews for communities like Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Summit Hills mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where residents feel like they belong and are treated like functioning adults. The residents themselves often contribute to the community by organizing activities and events.
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Lake Lanier independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Lanier independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Lanier, 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 Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier 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
21.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Julian Woods Retirement, Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community and Summit Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Lanier, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 239 independent living facilities near Lake Lanier, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Lanier, South Carolina are Summit Place, Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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