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Photo of Lancaster Grove Senior Living
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This has been the third assisted living community in which my dad has resided. Although I have few complaints about the other facilities, Lancaster Grove has by far been the best. From the planned activities...
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.
At Lancaster Grove Senior Living located in a quiet residential community near USC-Lancaster in upstate South Carolina, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Assisted Living, Memory care, a short-term stay, or a year-round home?...
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My father no longer resides there because of the heavy increase in rent (8-9%) and he could not afford it any longer. So I don't know that I can fairly answer that one objectively. It is friendly atmosphere...
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.
HarborChase of Riverwalk Conveniently located close to the unique dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities of the distinctive Riverwalk community, HarborChase of Riverwalk is a seamless combination of timeless elegance, modern conveniences and Southern hospitality. Here, you'll happily...
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Brookdale Harbison gets a 5 in each and every category! My mother in law loves it there, and her opinion is the only one that really matters. We have had no issues.
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.
Embrace The Golden YearsIf you want to embrace your golden years with enthusiasm and energy without sacrificing peace of mind that comes from having access to quality care, look no further than our assisted living community in Columbia, South Carolina. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming care team...
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Memory care food Mom says she doesn't care for. They have a lot of pasta she doesn't care for. The cleanliness is good. The workers are always nice each time I come to visit. The facility itself is nice not...
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.
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Harmony's staff, even the dining hall servers, are uniformly kind and considerate. They are quick to greet me and my family when we visit and don't hesitate to call if they sense something out of the...
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at ColumbiaIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Columbia, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
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Sunflower Springs had the best overall value for what is offered compared to other places we had looked into. The staff are all extremely helpful and welcoming.
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.
Upscale Assisted Living Coming Soon to Indian Land, SCSunflower Springs at Indian Land will proudly offer the finest senior living experiences for those needing assisted living services in the Indian Land, SC area.Sunflower Springs at Indian Land is a unique assisted living residence encouraging...
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Care levels can be hard to receive all that is described or expected due to needing more staff to attend residents (though you pay for the level even if care isn't provided as expected) ~ some of the staff...
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.
The Meridian at Carolina Lakes is redefining senior living with elegant surroundings, active living, and resort-style spaces. Featuring assisted living and compassionate dementia care, The Meridian is committed to serving area seniors with the care they deserve and the exceptional customer...
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This is a great community and you should come and visit. They have activities like art work, work out classes, walking, dinner parties, movies, bridge and more for the residents to do. I even entered a...
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.
Personalized assisted living services are designed for individuals who are no longer safe or comfortable living alone or without medical supervision nearby. These residents may require various levels of assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) from medication management to assistance with...
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I would give them a 5 on everything. My mother is doing so much better there and the staff is wonderful. From my perspective, the thing that I find most reassuring is my mom is clean and safe and gets to...
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 at the entrance of Woodcreek Farms in Northeast Columbia, The Blake at Woodcreek Farms is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
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We are very pleased with Brookdale.Everyone here does their best to make our mother feel comfortable as she has to adjust to her new home.The staff is friendly to our family as we visit with our mother each...
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.
The Greatest AdventureTucked away in a beautiful building in Columbia, South Carolina, you can experience a retirement rich in luxury amenities and spacious accommodations. With personalized care plans, an action-packed events calendar and a warm and friendly group of residents, you may think you...
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Photo of Oakleaf of Lexington
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The staff taking care of my dad are excellent, caring, and understanding. They take very good care of him and understand him so well! The meals are excellent and well-balanced. The rooms are cleaned weekly...
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.
Oakleaf Village of Lexington has been in operation since 2001. This means we have staff that have been taking care of Lexington County residents for over 18 years. We pride ourselves on the lack of turnover we have in our care team, so we can promise more continuity of care. Your loved one won’t...
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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...
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.
Warm and inviting are just two words one would use to describe Sumter Grove Senior Living.From the front porch rockers to the neighborhood feel, once you have walked through our front doors, our goal is to make you feel welcome every day. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal...
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Some staff in memory care are awesome, but others engage minimally with residents (sitting on their phones etc). Food is very disappointing, especially lunches, snacks and the water station.
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 Indian Land, South Carolina off of Edgewater Parkway. The Blake at Edgewater is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
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Woodridge is a much better value for the money than Willow Grove. my aunt is taken care of by trained medical professionals/ she is seen by a doctor or NP on a regular basis, they take her to and from...
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.
Woodridge is a senior living community located in Monroe, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Woodridge we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping them...
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The staff are great and it is a beautiful building. It is very active living with friendly people, I would absolutely recommend Ambriant at Avondale to other families.
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.
New independent living community in Indian Land South Carolina convenient to everything in South Charlotte/Balantyne and Indian Land. While this community is new, we have been in the senior care industry for years and operate 26 communities in the south east. Our staff has over 30 years of senior...
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We are so grateful for the team at Chandler Place. The attention they give the residents is much more than basic care. They are treated with love, Kindness and more than anything, respect. I feel that they...
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.
It’s time to upgrade your senior living. And we have just the place to do it. We are a premier senior living community offering assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services. Our residents have more options for enjoying the senior living lifestyle. They also have fewer worries, as...
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When initially looking at places, Brookdale Ebenezer Road was first to respond, they responded to our inquiry very quickly. All staff appear to genuinely enjoy what they do and get to know the residents and...
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.
Build Your Best Life HereIt’s time to trade your lifestyle in for a new, upgraded model. You’ll find it here, nestled in a quiet, residential area of Rock Hill, South Carolina in York County. As one of our residents, you’ll get rid of chores, cleaning and cooking. In their place, you’ll get an...
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The sitters/caregivers were very nice to the residents & the rooms are clean but the bathroom being shared by my husband smells bad that I have to bring some air freshener with me. I'm not sure if the other...
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.
Terrabella at Rock Hill is an assisted living and Memory Care community in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Rock Hill is a large and thriving city with a welcoming, small town atmosphere. Our historic town boasts a world-renowned sports facility, genuine southern hospitality and an abundance of...
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After visiting several places in the Columbia area, I made the decision to place my dear friend at The Palmettos. That was in March 2020. Two and a half years later, I am still confident that I made the...
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.
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Overall we had a great experience at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. I especially liked that they take an individualized approach to each patient's care.
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.
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It worked out real well, it's a fine place.
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.
A group of caring people in Sumter, South Carolina made a unique promise, a covenant, to their community to create a Continuing Care Retirement Community where the needs of mature adults and their loved ones could be met. The result of that promise is Covenant Place – a warm, inviting retirement...
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My mother in law is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff have been fabulous and have helped every step of the way. The entire staff watch out for her. She likes the food and they do offer...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Located in the capital city of Columbia, our residents enjoy unparalleled access to fine shopping, dining and medical facilities. Columbia is a historic city with a thriving downtown area,...
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I like this community for the care that my mother is getting from the nice staff. I like to know she is in a clean community where the staff is patient with her needs. The menu is appealing and she is just...
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.
Welcoming and warm is the feel you sense after coming to discover the 'Home-like' atmosphere here at McElveen Manor of Sumter, SC. Many of our current residents will tell you, there is no place like home, and McElveen Manor is as close as it gets! We promise each resident an inviting and trendy...
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I am happy with the care from this community. The staff is caring. This is a clean community and we like that they have a patio in her room that she does enjoy. The menu is appealing and we like the...
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.
Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina and offers world class shopping, dining and medical facilities. Our vibrant and thriving city allows residents to make the most of their...
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My dad has been in the facility for many years. For the past three months, it has taken a 100% turnaround with the new Business Manager. He is always pleasant and when I visit, is spending time with the...
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.
Twilite Manor Twilite Manor is an assisted living community located in Cayce, SC. Cayce is located in Richland and Lexington Counties and home to about 12,500 residents. With its location on the Congaree River, residents can enjoy the scenic views, take long walks, go on outings with friends, or...

Cost of independent living in Dekalb, SC

The average cost of senior living in Dekalb is $3,835 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumter, SC with an average of $3,296 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dekalb, SC vs. nearby cities

Dekalb, SC
$3,835/mo
$3,560/mo
$4,445/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dekalb, SC vs. the state and national average

Dekalb, SC
$3,835/mo
U.S. national average
$4,142/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dekalb vs. other types of senior living

$4,258/mo
Independent Living
$3,835/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dekalb, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,390/mo
Studio
$4,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,541/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,370/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,550/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Dekalb over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Dekalb

Recent reviews for independent living in Dekalb

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

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.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized meal options and accommodations. Several reviews mention the importance of having individual meal preferences catered to at their communities. At Terrabella Windsor Lake, residents appreciate the flexibility in food choices, while at Chandler Place Independent Living, the chef-prepared meals are a highlight for families.
Friendly and attentive staff. Numerous reviews repeatedly express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of community staff members. At The Village at Southlake, the Executive Director goes above and beyond, while at Providence Meadows, the staff members' patience and respect are noted.
Customized activities for various interests. Communities offer an array of activities tailored to residents' hobbies and passions. For instance, at Lakeview Retirement Community, residents can participate in painting classes, while at Holiday Columbia Pines, the variety of activities encourages participation.
Effective communication with families. Families value clear and consistent updates from community staff regarding their loved ones' care and well-being. At Harmony at Columbia, staff members keep families informed, while at Providence Meadows, regular meetings are held for in-depth conversations.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, with mentions of pristine private rooms and common areas. At Merrill Gardens at Columbia, the facility's cleanliness puts families at ease, while at Greenway Square Retirement Community, the renovations add to the communi ...
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supportive environments for mental health challenges. Several reviews mention the positive experiences of residents with mental health challenges at their communities. At Inspire Sandhill, residents' concerns are respected, while at The Village at Southlake, staff members are commended for their warm and welcoming nature.
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Dekalb independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dekalb independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dekalb, 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 Dekalb 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 Dekalb partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dekalb, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.1%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.5%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dekalb 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 Dekalb communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dekalb, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
43%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dekalb 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 Dekalb offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dekalb, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.9%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, The Colonial at Old Camden and Vitality Living Columbia are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dekalb, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 163 independent living facilities near Dekalb, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dekalb, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Harbison Shores. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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