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Senior Living Apartments in Dorchester, SC

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Dorchester, senior citizen apartments in Dorchester might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Dorchester and consider their options. With 6 senior rentals in Dorchester, SC, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Dorchester 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Dorchester, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Charleston, Knightsville and Summerville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as North Charleston, Knightsville and Summerville.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Pinewood Square, TerraBella Summerville and Goose Creek Manor
zipAverageCost: $3,737

Senior Apartments Facilities near Dorchester, SC

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So far it's really great - except my Aunt says the food is not good. And she says her new friends complain too. The people are amazing and kind. Especially the director. The aids seem to want everyone to...
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.
Pinewood Place is located in a beautiful wooded area in Goose Creek, South Carolina. We are also within sight of Crowfield Plantation Lake and some resident rooms enjoy lake views. We encourage our residents to enjoy the outdoors and offer transportation to our wonderful local parks. We offer...
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Food is pretty good. The portions are adequate. Seats are assigned. The place is clean. Many staff members are kind. A few could use more empathy. No idea about the activities but I know many are...
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.
TerraBella Summerville is a community designed to serve the needs of those requiring incremental levels of assistance in the aging process. We provide support based on the particular needs of each resident. This individualized care allows each resident to enjoy a feeling of independence similar...
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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.
Goose Creek manor provides compassionate assisted living services that allows our residents to live happy and productive lives while having direct access to assistance, when needed. We do assisted living with a community-first approach. Our residents enjoy expert care, a home-like varied culinary...
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of senior apartments in Dorchester, SC

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $3,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, SC with an average of $805 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Dorchester, SC, vs. nearby cities

Dorchester, SC
$3,737/mo

Senior apartments costs in Dorchester, SC, vs. state and national averages

Dorchester, SC
$3,737/mo
U.S. national average
$1,331/mo

Senior apartments costs in Dorchester, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,077/mo
Senior Apartments
$3,737/mo

Senior apartments costs in Dorchester, SC, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Dorchester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dorchester, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorchester, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Senior Apartments$3,737/mo$891/mo$1,331/mo
Assisted Living$3,962/mo$4,129/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,077/mo$4,162/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$4,156/mo$3,911/mo$4,022/mo
Senior Apartments
Dorchester, SC:$3,737/mo
South Carolina:$891/mo
U.S.:$1,331/mo
Assisted Living
Dorchester, SC:$3,962/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Dorchester, SC:$4,077/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Dorchester, SC:$4,156/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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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 senior apartments in Dorchester

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Dorchester

TerraBella Summerville

4.3
The facility is clean, comfortable and has a welcoming appearance. Most of the Staff, are Professional, courteous, compassionate and friendly.

Pinewood Square in Goose Creek, SC

5.0
Mommy has been at Pinewood Square for 6 months. Although it was a huge adjustment for the both of us, she has settled in and I believe this was the right decision for her safety. She has her independence, individual apartment and is kept entertained by all the daily activities. She especially ...
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Pinewood Square, TerraBella Summerville and Goose Creek Manor are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near Dorchester, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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