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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.
Heath Springs Residential Care Center is an assisted living community located in Heath Springs, SC. The small town of Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County and is home to almost 900 people. In Heath Springs, residents can go for relaxing nature walks, enjoy scenic views, go out on group...
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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.
Elizabethan Gardens is a unique assisted living center catering to the elderly, physically disabled, and mentally disabled individuals. Our private rooms are housed in a historic building built in 1929 with semi private wings added in 1982 and 1987. The home has been modernized without losing...
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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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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.
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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.
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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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[name removed] was kind, courteous, and extremely helpful in solving my problem with signing in to visit my mother. I was very unsure of how to do it and he straightened it out in seconds, I so appreciate...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed to meet the needs of residents 55 years of age and older under a rental plan that affords a unique 'freedom and choice' approach for your service package. The Dorchester offers you the opportunity to design your own residency plan. Along with our basic rental, residents can supplement...
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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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It has been a good fit for my dad at Pinedale Residential Center. The community is conveniently located for us to come and visit him often. He is really happy there. I haven't had a chance to eat there with...
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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 brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Primus, SC

The average cost of senior living in Primus is $4,069 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $2,761 per month.

Independent living costs in Primus, SC, vs. nearby cities

Primus, SC
$4,069/mo
$3,814/mo

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

Primus, SC
$4,069/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$4,799/mo
Independent Living
$4,069/mo

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

Studio
$3,280/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,491/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,345/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Primus 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: Primus, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrimus, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,069/mo$3,911/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,797/mo$4,129/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,799/mo$4,162/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Primus, SC:$4,069/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Primus, SC:$4,797/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Primus, SC:$4,799/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Primus, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Primus 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
Primus, SC$2,957/mo$3,023/mo-2.2%
South Carolina$3,098/mo$3,099/mo-0.0%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Primus, SC
2024 average cost:$2,957/mo
2023 average cost:$3,023/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,098/mo
2023 average cost:$3,099/mo
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2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Primus

Recent reviews for independent living in Primus

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.

The Living Center of Concord

4.0
This is a church-based community and was by far the best value in the market. If resources are tight, you should consider this community. Fees are inclusive - which is a very big deal. I have been happy with the care for my father. The staff is caring and attentive given the size. My father is ...
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Primus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Primus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Primus, 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 Primus 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 Primus 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
18.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.1%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Primus 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 Primus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Primus 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 Primus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.6%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.5%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.2%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
39.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
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Terrabella Windsor Lake, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Morningside of Gastonia are the top-rated independent living facilities near Primus, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 137 independent living facilities near Primus, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Primus, South Carolina are Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, Morningside of Gastonia and Lake Wylie. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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