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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Thursa, SC

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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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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.
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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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.
Affordable Apartment Homes for Adults 55 Years and Older!The quest for the perfect home stops at Haven at Congaree Pointe. Brimming with attractive amenities, cozy interiors, and dazzling leisure areas, our affordable apartments for adults 55 years and older in Columbia, SC, will make you feel...
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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.
Studio and one bedroom apartmentsKitchens with stove and refrigeratorUtilities includedSubsidized apartments availableScheduled transportationEqual Housing OpportunityLocated in the Five Points Community of Columbia
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Thursa, SC

The average cost of senior living in Thursa is $3,381 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $2,761 per month.

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

Thursa, SC
$3,381/mo
$3,605/mo

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

Thursa, SC
$3,381/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,651/mo
Independent Living
$3,381/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,963/mo
Studio
$4,279/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,597/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,780/mo

Senior living costs in Thursa 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: Thursa, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThursa, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,381/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,605/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,651/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Thursa, SC:$3,381/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Thursa, SC:$3,605/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Thursa, SC:$3,651/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Thursa, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Thursa 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Thursa, SC$2,578/mo$2,455/mo+5.0%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Thursa, SC
2024 average cost:$2,578/mo
2023 average cost:$2,455/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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 Thursa

Recent reviews for independent living in Thursa

The Carolinian in Florence, SC

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

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.

Sumter Grove Senior Living

5.0
We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very professional and very caring. It felt like home the minute we walked in.

Thursa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thursa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thursa, 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 Thursa 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 Thursa 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
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Thursa 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 Thursa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thursa 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 Thursa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
47%
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Terrabella Windsor Lake, Vitality Living Columbia and Florence Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thursa, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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