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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lexington, SC

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Lexington area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Lexington. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 27 independent living facilities in Lexington, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Columbia Commercial Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Columbia, Irmo and Chapin.

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zipAveragecost: $3,299

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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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Cost of independent living in Lexington, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lexington is $3,299 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia, SC with an average of $3,032 per month.

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

Lexington, SC
$3,299/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$5,300/mo
Independent Living
$3,299/mo

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

Studio
$3,177/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,725/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,731/mo

Senior living costs in Lexington 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: Lexington, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLexington, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,299/mo$3,560/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,888/mo$4,884/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,300/mo$5,430/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Lexington, SC:$3,299/mo
South Carolina:$3,560/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Lexington, SC:$4,888/mo
South Carolina:$4,884/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Lexington, SC:$5,300/mo
South Carolina:$5,430/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Lexington, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lexington 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 average 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
Lexington, SC$3,047/mo$2,930/mo+4.0%
South Carolina$3,359/mo$3,252/mo+3.3%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Lexington, SC
2024 average cost:$3,047/mo
2023 average cost:$2,930/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,252/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lexington

Recent reviews for independent living in Lexington

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Generations of Chapin

5.0
The staff is wonderful, kind, and loving to my mother. She tended greatly to every question and concern I have heard during this covid pandemic. This is a tough time with our loved ones in an assisted living with limited visitation, but they have helped her to be happy. Thank you.

Palmettos of Parklane in Columbia, SC

5.0
The only reason she isn't there now is that she just can't afford it. I really liked the staff, I felt really comfortable with the nursing staff here. They would get a ten if that was an option. Rooms are really nice modern. Just a great place! We just did a short respite stay, but it was a ...
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Lexington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lexington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lexington, 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 Lexington 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 Lexington 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
18%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lexington 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 Lexington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lexington, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.1%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lexington 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 Lexington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lexington, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.7%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Deepwood Estates, The Legacy of Lexington and The Village at Southlake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lexington, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 27 independent living facilities near Lexington, South Carolina. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 53% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 53% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 52% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 18% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 49% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 27% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 50% 8. LanguagesList: American Sign Language and Spanish 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Holiday Deepwood Estates, The Legacy of Lexington, and The Village at Southlake 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Pines Columbia 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Holiday Deepwood Estates, The Village at Southlake, and Lakeview Retirement Community 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Holiday Deepwood Estates, The Legacy of Lexington, and The Village at Southlake
The best independent living facility near you in Lexington, South Carolina is Lakeview Retirement Community. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 53% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 53% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 52% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 18% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 49% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 27% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 50% 8. LanguagesList: American Sign Language and Spanish 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Holiday Deepwood Estates, The Legacy of Lexington, and The Village at Southlake 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Pines Columbia 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Holiday Deepwood Estates, The Village at Southlake, and Lakeview Retirement Community 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Holiday Deepwood Estates, The Legacy of Lexington, and The Village at Southlake
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