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Photo of Greenway Square Retirement Community
2121 Photos available
9.6
Review score
17 reviews
9.6
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17 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
18%
3 star
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Choosing an independent living community with true aging-in-place options was the most important factor for our family. After touring several facilities and learning more about the differences in care...
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.
Greenway Square, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Orson Drive in Indian Land. We look forward to opening brand new Spring of 2022! Greenway Square will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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Photo of Sunflower Springs at Indian Land
66 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
20 reviews
9.0
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20 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
35%
3 star
20%
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What we like the most about the community is the level of care, the friendliness of the staff members as well as the management. Yes, we would recommend Sunflower Springs community to other families.
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.
Upscale Assisted Living Coming Soon to Indian Land, SCSunflower Springs at Indian Land will proudly offer the finest senior living experiences for those needing assisted living services in the Indian Land, SC area.Sunflower Springs at Indian Land is a unique assisted living residence encouraging...
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Photo of The Meridian at Carolina Lakes
1414 Photos available
8.6
Review score
8 reviews
8.6
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8 reviews
5 star
49%
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25%
3 star
13%
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13%
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QOC, Food and admin staff scored lower because I have tried for months to talk to the meridian about a diabetic diet for my father without being able to successfully schedule a single phone call. I have not...
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 Meridian at Carolina Lakes is redefining senior living with elegant surroundings, active living, and resort-style spaces. Featuring assisted living and compassionate dementia care, The Meridian is committed to serving area seniors with the care they deserve and the exceptional customer...
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Photo of The Bungalows at Indian Land
88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
11 reviews
8.5
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11 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
9%
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9%
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9%
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Recently there has been turnover in management staff, which could be a concern. . It is a very clean facility. The staff is very friendly and the food is very good. Other than the concerns over the turnover...
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.
Built in 2022, The Bungalows at Indian Land feature modern touches and engaging amenities to allow South Carolina’s seniors to age gracefully in place. With independent living, assisted living, and memory care, this community offers a tranquil atmosphere for the next chapter of life in the...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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74 reviews
9.9
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74 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
24%
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The staff was so welcoming and attentive to my mom. Plus the facility is super clean! Thank you for helping me with this process of finding the perfect place for my mom. We would absolutely recommend...
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 Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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77 Photos available
9.8
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55 reviews
9.8
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55 reviews
5 star
70%
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Before moving to TerraBella, my mother in-law had lost herself in trying to take care of others. Being drained emotionally, physically and financially. She is a totally different person now. Enjoying life,...
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 are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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9.7
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47 reviews
9.7
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47 reviews
5 star
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I've have had a good experience here at Morningside of Gastonia. The staff is always friendly and nice and the place is always clean. You will be very well cared for here. And make good friends. I would...
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.
Morningside of Gastonia is the only Assisted Living Community with 24-hour licensed nursing staff. It provides a full complement of assisted living services combined with a comprehensive Check Point Program that enhances and protects quality of life through coordinated and integrated service...
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11 Video available
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.7
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60 reviews
9.7
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60 reviews
5 star
51%
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They are extremely attentive to clients needs. Thy treat your family member like there own. They let you know about anything & everything with your family member. Very friendly & detailed.
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.
Situated near the Catawba River in York County, minutes from the city of Charlotte, Lake Wylie Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With Lake Wylie nearby, a small town resort-like atmosphere and old-fashioned Southern charm make this peaceful...
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1111 Photos available
9.7
Review score
32 reviews
9.7
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32 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
19%
3 star
9%
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The sales person was very knowledgeable. The place was immaculately clean and everyone was very friendly. I would definitely recommend Kempton. It is a wonderful place. They have been wonderful with Mom and...
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.
HarborChase is home to the best: those who live here, and those who care for them. Simple kindness abounds, as does respect, and the celebration of each individual life with the dignity it has earned. At HarborChase, we know that residents who can no longer live independently still want to feel...
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Photo of Vitality Living Columbia
55 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.7
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10 reviews
9.7
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10 reviews
5 star
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Most staff is always helpful, they learned what each resident likes, Food wise and activity wise. They made sure they attended when they could. Food is the best, we have family in other assisted living...
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.
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Photo of Legacy Heights Senior Living CommunityCommunity card badge
11 Video available
2020 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
86 reviews
9.6
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86 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
26%
3 star
7%
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1%
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We recently moved our mother from another facility to Legacy Heights Memory Care and we couldn't be happier. The Sales Director is an exceptional communicator and guided us through the process. The Executive...
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.
Welcome Home to Legacy Heights of Charlotte. We are located in South Charlotte's beautiful Ballantyne area, close to neighborhood shopping malls. Our community offers Assisted Living as well as our award winning Bridge to Rediscovery, Montessori-based memory care program. We also offer Respite...
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Photo of Trevi Vibrant Senior LivingCommunity card badge
66 Photos available
9.6
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29 reviews
9.6
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29 reviews
5 star
80%
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All amazing. I couldn't contact my uncle by phone recently so I called [name removed]The person answering the phone knew him and told me the last time she had seen him. She went up to his apartment to check...
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.
Trevi Vibrant Senior Living is a brand new, all-inclusive independent living community located in Northeast Charlotte. Amenities include exercise and fitness facilities, a Pickleball court, library, and beautiful chapel. Flowing from the amenity spaces are two outdoor courtyards that provide...
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Photo of Chandler Place Independent LivingCommunity card badge
11 Video available
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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63 reviews
9.6
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63 reviews
5 star
62%
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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.
Welcome to Chandler Place. Our newly constructed apartment homes provide a distinctive combination of service and independence which enables you to make choices and enjoy life. With a choice of one or two bedroom apartments, you may select the option that best meets your needs. Your apartment...
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Photo of Sunrise of Providence
11 Video available
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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82 reviews
9.5
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82 reviews
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Very personable and helpful. I would recommend to others. They were very helpful in the process. I will say post admittance, there have been a few things I have questioned, but overall a good experience.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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11 Video available
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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112 reviews
9.5
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112 reviews
5 star
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We have been very pleased . The staff has been very kind. [name removed] has been very patient and kind to always patient and kind to answer our questions and keep us posted of any needs my sister has had...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Aging well can mean living well, especially with the resort-style amenities available at our community. Start your days strolling through expansive courtyards and along flower-lined walking paths, perhaps stop at the wellness center and then enjoy a stage play at the on-site theater. Or maybe...
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Photo of The Haven and The Laurels in the Village at Carolina Place
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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37 reviews
9.5
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37 reviews
5 star
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Generally I am pleased with the facility at The Haven. The location is ideal for our family. There has been turnover of management and staff which has created some inconsistencies in the quality of care. I...
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.
If you happened to be at The Laurels a few weeks ago, your perceptions might have been changed. You would have seen our residents donning motorcycle helmets and spinning around the neighborhood with a caring group of Harley Davidson enthusiasts. At The Laurels we celebrate age by offering...
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Photo of The Colonial at Old Camden
88 Photos available
9.4
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42 reviews
9.4
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42 reviews
5 star
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I rate the Colonial 5 on all categories. The staff really care about the residents and treat them like family. I could not have found a more AWESOME place anywhere!!!
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.
With Southern charm and homelike community features, The Colonial at Old Camden provides a warm, lively community setting for seniors seeking assisted living services. Designed with purpose and endless hospitality, the community not only offers attentive care, but also offers stellar amenities,...
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11 Video available
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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28 reviews
9.4
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28 reviews
5 star
68%
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We have been very satisfied. Like most care facilities they could use more staff. That being said everyone without exception has been very caring. Management addresses issues when they arise quick and...
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.
Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Rock Hill Grove Senior Living is the premier assisted living residence of choice for your loved one. Our caregivers, dietary staff, and management team all strive for excellence, and have one goal — to exceed your expectations everyday. Rock Hill Grove Senior...
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Photo of Brookdale Weddington Park
11 Video available
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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49 reviews
9.4
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49 reviews
5 star
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We would like to express our sincerest gratitude and admiration for your exceptional team. Over the weekend, my dad faced a serious health issue, and thanks to the attentiveness and quick thinking of the...
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.
Experience a Life Full of Living.You’ve found a community built from the ground up to provide the fewest worries, the most options for how to live your best senior life, and to feel like home sweet home. From our customizable living quarters to our homey, comfortable community spaces, our...
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Photo of The Legacy of Camden
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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12 reviews
9.4
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12 reviews
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My family has a long history at The Legacy. My grandmother lived there happily nearly twenty years ago. Recently, my mother and father moved there when their health deteriorated quickly. My father passed...
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.
The Legacy of Camden is a beautiful, quaint retirement community in Camden, South Carolina, just northeast of Columbia, SC. Our assisted living community has 40 apartments, and offers assistance with the activities of daily living, as needed by each individual.The Legacy of Camden is now under...
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11 Video available
1212 Photos available
9.4
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101 reviews
9.4
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101 reviews
5 star
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Concord Place was a wonderful place. Other residents and family members voiced the same. Unfortunately, Concord Place has closed. The owner of that building did not renew the lease. A youth mental health...
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.
Concord Place is a pet friendly senior living community where we provide residents with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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1717 Photos available
9.4
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102 reviews
9.4
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102 reviews
5 star
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The team is wonderful to work with—very communicative and genuinely caring. It’s clear they truly care about their residents and families.
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.
Harbison Shores is an assisted living community in Irmo, South Carolina. Irmo is part of the Columbia metro area, offering residents easy access to fine shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as one of the most 'Affordable Places to Live in the Country',...
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Photo of Brookdale Concord Parkway
11 Video available
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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42 reviews
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42 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is the staff, residents, and general activities. There are a lot of good people there. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Imagine being able to live by your own design, every single day. That means pursuing your passions, forging new friendships and fostering old connections—and living a truly vibrant life. That’s how life is at our community, which is conveniently located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, North...
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9.3
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30 reviews
9.3
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30 reviews
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[name removed] has been very helpful. What we like the most about the community is the lively environment, bright space and plenty of activities. Yes, we would recommend Providence Meadows to other families...
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.
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77 Photos available
9.3
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56 reviews
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56 reviews
5 star
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My sister had such a wonderful Care and all the staff was kind and wonderful I can not thank you enough to the Pine on Carmel and thank you very much to the all staff of memory care.
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.
Bank on having the time of your life at The Pines on Carmel Senior Living, where a full calendar of activities and social programs, in addition to apartments with thoughtful amenities and services, offers a rewarding, enriching lifestyle. Our community provides Assisted Living and Memory Care in...
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Cost of independent living in Lancaster County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster County is $4,010 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $2,761 per month.

Independent living costs in Lancaster County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Lancaster County, SC
$3,817/mo
$3,813/mo

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

Lancaster County, SC
$3,817/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Independent living costs in Lancaster County, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,577/mo
Independent Living
$3,817/mo

Independent living costs in Lancaster County, SC, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,187/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,406/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,269/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Lancaster County 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: Lancaster County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLancaster County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,817/mo$3,911/mo$4,019/mo
Assisted Living$4,616/mo$4,129/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$4,577/mo$4,162/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Lancaster County, SC:$3,817/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
Assisted Living
Lancaster County, SC:$4,616/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Lancaster County, SC:$4,577/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
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Independent living costs in Lancaster County, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lancaster County 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
Lancaster County, SC$2,692/mo$2,768/mo-2.8%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,115/mo+0.2%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Lancaster County, SC
2024 average cost:$2,692/mo
2023 average cost:$2,768/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,115/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lancaster County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lancaster County

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.

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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Brookdale Columbia

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Lancaster County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster County, 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 Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
49.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
47%
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