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zipAveragecost: $4,331

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Photo of Summerville Estates
77 Photos available
9.6
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53 reviews
9.6
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53 reviews
5 star
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4 star
19%
3 star
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We have found nothing to complain about! Our new home is extremely well run and the food is better than we have any right to expect!
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.
We believe that Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Summerville Estates Gracious...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.3
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What we like the most about the Wildcat Senior Living community is that It's bright and cheerful and very clean. The staff is very caring
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.
Wildcat Senior Living is Now Open and Moving in Independent Living Residents!150 ApartmentsOne and Two Bedroom options withvarious layouts, porches, andbalconies to choose from.Explore...every nook of your new home fromthe beauty salon and clubhouse tothe pool and walking paths; a littleadventure...
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Photo of The Blake at Carnes Crossroads
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I would tell others that they have done a very good job taking care of my friend at The Blake at Carnes Crossroads. It is a new facility so it is beautiful. I would highly recommend to others who are...
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located in Summerville, South Carolina. The Blake at Carnes Crossroads is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at home.Our unique...
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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: 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.
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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.
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.
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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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Photo of Clarendon Memorial Long Term
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.
Photo of Elliott's Residential Homes
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Prioleau, SC

The average cost of senior living in Prioleau is $4,331 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, SC with an average of $3,106 per month.

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

Prioleau, SC
$4,331/mo

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

Prioleau, SC
$4,331/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,340/mo
Independent Living
$4,331/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,995/mo
Studio
$4,683/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,432/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,592/mo

Senior living costs in Prioleau 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: Prioleau, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrioleau, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,331/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,297/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,340/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Prioleau, SC:$4,331/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Prioleau, SC:$4,297/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Prioleau, SC:$4,340/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Prioleau, SC, over time

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

Prioleau, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Prioleau, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Prioleau 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
Prioleau, SC$3,697/mo$3,523/mo+4.9%
South Carolina$3,101/mo$3,116/mo-0.5%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Prioleau, SC
2024 average cost:$3,697/mo
2023 average cost:$3,523/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/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 Prioleau

Recent reviews for independent living in Prioleau

The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing in Summerville, SC

4.9
We lived in our home for 31 years before we needed a residence easier to maintain. We had a good one in our former state, but ran into a disaster in our first try in Summerville. Since we moved to The Claiborne, we have found our new home. The staff is willing to do anything you need ...
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Wildcat Senior Living in Summerville, SC

5.0
Wildcat is a great Memory Care facility. [name removed], Wildcat Executive Director, is experienced, most caring, patient, and professional. As is her staff.

Summerville Estates

5.0
I would give 5 across the board! Previously my parents lived in another similar facility. For about 10% increase, moved from mostly 3s to all 5s! Especially if able to take advantage of the entertainment/activities. Even with mom's dementia, she says regularly how Summerville Estates feels like ...
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Prioleau independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prioleau independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prioleau, 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 Prioleau 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 Prioleau partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prioleau, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Prioleau 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 Prioleau communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prioleau, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prioleau 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 Prioleau offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prioleau, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
47%
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