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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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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.
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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.
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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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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: 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.
Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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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: 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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Lake Lanier, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lake Lanier is $3,738 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonesville, SC with an average of $3,328 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Lanier, SC vs. nearby cities

Lake Lanier, SC
$3,738/mo
$3,754/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Lanier, SC vs. the state and national average

Lake Lanier, SC
$3,738/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Lanier vs. other types of senior living

$4,012/mo
Independent Living
$3,738/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lake Lanier, SC by room 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

Average cost of Independent Living in Lake Lanier over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Lanier

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Lanier

Wesley Court in Boiling Springs, SC

4.9
Everyone is very kind and the activities are amazing, just be sure the staff knows what you want and expect. It is a wonderful place and affordable which is very hard to find today. I would truly recommend Wesley Court and thank you guys for that referral.

Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.

The Blake at Hollingsworth Park in Greenville, SC

4.5
The facility is beautiful and new, the food was excellent....chef was great and accommodating. I felt the individual attention to my Dad was not always given as promised. There were a few times I had to follow up with administrators for follow through. The respite fees are expensive but it is ...
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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
21.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
7.7%
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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%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
16.9%
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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
34.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
46.1%
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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square and Summit Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Lanier, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 247 independent living facilities near Lake Lanier, South Carolina. See the full list.

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