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The cost of independent living in Shepard is about $3,612 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 146 options. Read 1338 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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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Staff and management are great. Building is clean and smells great. Caregivers and housekeepers are incredibly friendly and truly care about residents. I couldn’t have chosen a better place for my dear frien
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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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...
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, 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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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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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..
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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 family and I made the decision to go with Palmetto. We loved that it is small and personnel. My mom seems to enjoy it as well.
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
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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
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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: 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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
The Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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.
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.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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.
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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Great facility!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Shepard, SC
The average cost of senior living in Shepard is $3,612 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Patrick, SC with an average of $3,177 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepard, SC vs. nearby cities
Shepard, SC
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepard, SC vs. the state and national average
Shepard, SC
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shepard vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shepard, SC by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Shepard over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Shepard
Recent reviews for independent living in Shepard
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
Variety of activities catering to diverse interests. Many residents express their enjoyment of the wide range of activities offered at different communities, such as Lakeview Retirement and Merrill Gardens at Columbia. These include gardening classes, movie nights, and museum outings.
Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kind and welcoming nature of the staff at various senior living communities, such as The Village at Southlake and Inspire at Sandhills. Residents and their families appreciate the long-term friendships they have formed with community caregivers.
Properly maintained living spaces and facilities. Reviews highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in residents' overall satisfaction with their senior living communities, like Harmony at Columbia and Terrabella Windsor Lake. Some residents specifically mention the recently renovated patios and dining rooms.
Flexible payment options and financial assistance. Several families mention the assistance they received in securing payment plans or financial aid for their loved ones to move into communities like Terrabella Windsor Lake and Inspire at Sandhills. This flexibility and understanding are crucial for many families during the transition process.
Close proximity to loved ones and essential amenities. Some residents and families appreciate the convenience of having their senior living communities located near essential services and their loved ones, such as The Village at Southlake and Harmony at Columbia. This proximity creates a sense of comfort and ease.
Supportive and understanding staff during relocation process. Families express gratitude for the assistance and understanding they received from staff during the move-in process at various communities, including Terrabella Windsor Lake and Inspire at Sandhills. This support makes a significant difference in the transition experience.
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Shepard independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepard, 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 Shepard 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 Shepard 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
16.5%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shepard 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 Shepard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.7%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shepard 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 Shepard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.9%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
46.5%
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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 Shepard, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 146 independent living facilities near Shepard, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shepard, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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