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We chose Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that 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.
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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 Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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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.
Carriage House of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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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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After having lived in a home for 50 years the thought of moving to a retirement community was uncomfortable. After 6 months it has become a most enjoyable New Life. Food is excellent, any problems of which...
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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.
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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Make your home at Gregory's Community Care where innovative care and services are based on traditional values and the changing needs of each individual. Gregory's Community Care offers assisted living to older and disable adults who want to maintain their independence while receiving the services...
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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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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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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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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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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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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Pickens County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Pickens County is $3,777 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,720 per month.

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

Pickens County, SC
$3,777/mo
$3,951/mo
$3,961/mo

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

Pickens County, SC
$3,777/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,083/mo
Independent Living
$3,777/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,807/mo
Studio
$4,449/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,375/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,055/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,392/mo

Senior living costs in Pickens 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: Pickens County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePickens County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,777/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,070/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,083/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pickens County, SC:$3,777/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pickens County, SC:$4,070/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Pickens County, SC:$4,083/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pickens County, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pickens 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.

Pickens County, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Pickens County, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pickens 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
Pickens County, SC$3,027/mo$2,996/mo+1.0%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pickens County, SC
2024 average cost:$3,027/mo
2023 average cost:$2,996/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

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Pickens County

Recent reviews for independent living in Pickens County

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.

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Pickens County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickens County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County 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
23.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickens 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 Pickens County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickens 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 Pickens County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square, The Willows of Easley and Vickery Parke Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pickens County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 209 independent living facilities near Pickens County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pickens County, South Carolina are North Pointe, Summit Place and Keowee Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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