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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ararat, SC

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The cost of independent living in Ararat is about $4,346 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 464 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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Photo of Pinewood Square
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9.3
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65 reviews
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Highlights: - The admin staff are amazing and were extremely helpful with transitioning her there and helping us on pricing. - They go on frequent outings and always have events going on there. - Daily...
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.
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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8.8
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8.8
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20 reviews
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All are a 5! I am very satisfied with the facility and all of the staff. The quality of care is outstanding and all of the staff are friendly and caring. Absolutely I would recommend this community to other...
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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Photo of Stratford Place
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8.1
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6 reviews
8.1
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6 reviews
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The facility is spacious, bright and clean. The staff are friendly and caring. The rooms are a nice size. The food is excellent. The menu is varied and meets any palette. I live in Florida but know my Mom...
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.
Stratford Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities are nestled in the heart of Goose Creek in the Crowfield Neighborhood. We opened our doors about 4 years ago and our team of dedicated care team have over 40 years combined experience in caring for our elder population. Stop in and see...
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Photo of Cypress Square
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9.5
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74 reviews
9.5
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Prior to choosing Cypress Square, I visited other facilities. Having dealt with Assisted Living Facilities and having worked in one in the past, I had my own personal checklist of things to look for. My...
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.
Cypress Place is located on a tree lined street in beautiful Summerville, South Carolina. We are two miles north of Old Fort Dorchester State Historical Park and about thirty miles from the Atlantic Ocean. At Cypress Place, we strive to maintain a cozy homelike atmosphere, with a caring staff...
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Photo of Daniel Pointe Retirement Community
2020 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
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5's on everything so far - we are very happy there! It is an extremely friendly atmosphere and the staff are wonderful- food is delicious too. The residents really look out for each other. Apartment sizes...
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.
Daniel Pointe, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, has been developed exclusively for adults 55 and over and is now OPEN! We offer the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement. Daniel Pointe's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities...
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Photo of The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing
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8.9
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19 reviews
8.9
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19 reviews
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My experience had been excellent. I enjoy living here. I am very happy with my apartment and I have made some very good friends. There are lots of activities that you can enjoy or not, your choice. 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.
Join Our First-Class Community - Senior Living at The Claiborne at Brickyard CrossingOpening in 2022, The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments in a community that exceeds the expectations of residents and their families at every...
Photo of The Bridge at Charleston
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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27 reviews
8.9
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27 reviews
5 star
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The Bridge at Charleston gets a 5 for each category, everything about this facility has been great. The staff is very attentive and caring.
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 Harmony at Wescott
1010 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.8
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8.8
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It was a beautiful new facility and the residents were safe. My only problem is the staff spent more time on their personal phones then interacting with the residents and a couple were very impatient with...
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 Harmony at Wescott PlantationIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Summerville, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
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Photo of TerraBella Summerville
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8.2
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26 reviews
8.2
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26 reviews
5 star
42%
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27%
3 star
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2 star
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The facility was clean and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. 2 week minimum stay for respite care. Not sure about maximum. I only needed a week, but 2 weeks worked out fine. I ended up moving my...
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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Photo of Oaks at Daniel Island
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.6
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14 reviews
7.6
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14 reviews
5 star
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Mom is very happy here! Staff is available and attentive. Very responsive. Clients are friendly and welcoming. The chef takes the daily meals to a higher level. Occupational and physical therapy rate 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.
Welcome to the warm, inviting atmosphere of the Oaks of Daniel Island, a place for senior adults to call home. Just moments from historic downtown Charleston, SC on beautiful Daniel Island, you can enjoy all the simple pleasures you deserve. As you learn more about our community, services,...
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Photo of The Retreat at Summerville
1010 Photos available
7.1
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18 reviews
7.1
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18 reviews
5 star
44%
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3 star
6%
2 star
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Of the different places for my loved one, I did like The Retreat the best. The staff was kind to my loved one and I enjoyed visiting him.
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.
Photo of Goose Creek Manor
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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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Photo of Wellmore of Daniel Island
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5 star
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All of the interactions we had with the staff were very positive, they know all the residents by name and they were very caring towards our loved one. Even though our loved one did not participate in 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.
Adjacent to the Daniel Island Club, nestled amongst the trees and overlooking Beresford Creek, Wellmore of Daniel Island is the premier retirement community in Charleston’s vibrant island town. Members enjoy luxurious accommodations, restaurant-style fine dining, an award-winning wellness...
Photo of Ashley Landing Assisted Living
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Mom has been a resident of this community for awhile now. I just want to say Ashley Landing is great. All of the staff is friendly and welcoming. The food is excellent and there is always something going...
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.
GET TO KNOW ASHLEY LANDING ASSISTED LIVINGFROM THE MOMENT YOU WALK IN THE DOOR, IT BECOMES CLEAR THAT SOMETHING IS DIFFERENT AT ASHLEY LANDING, WHERE WE OFFER AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING FOR OUR RESIDENTS. ASHLEY LANDING FEELS LIKE HOME. THE GREETINGS ARE WARM AND FRIENDLY AND THE MEALS TASTE...
Photo of The Blake at Carnes Crossroads
1111 Photos available
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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...
Photo of Overture Daniel Island 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
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I chose Overture Daniel Island because of the quietness of where it is located. I have the smallest 1 bedroom apartment that they have but it is plenty of space for me and what I need. The maintenance staff...
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.
Picture a life of luxury and relaxation in a coastal, Lowcountry setting. That’s life at Overture Daniel Island. We’ve thoughtfully designed our 55+ Active Adult apartment home community to reflect all the charm and allure of its surrounding areas, with beautifully crafted apartment residences...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Ararat, SC

The average cost of senior living in Ararat is $4,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cottageville, SC with an average of $3,990 per month.

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

Ararat, SC
$4,346/mo
$4,346/mo

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

Ararat, SC
$4,346/mo
U.S. national average
$4,129/mo

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

$4,611/mo
Independent Living
$4,346/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,528/mo
Studio
$4,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,524/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,196/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ararat over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ararat

Recent reviews for independent living in Ararat

Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes in Charleston, SC

5.0
The staff and residents are super friendly. There are lots of activities, and they are awesome for the residents. The breakfast is available Monday through Friday, and this is awesome for us. On Wednesdays they offer a happy hour, and they even include some appetizers.

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Daysprings of Johns Island

4.9
Nice place where the owners are on site and know every residents names.

Ararat independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ararat independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ararat, 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 Ararat 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 Ararat 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
31.6%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ararat 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 Ararat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
36.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.4%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
52.6%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ararat 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 Ararat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
47%
Dances
Dances
57.9%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
46.6%
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Cypress Square, The Artisan Mount Pleasant and Oaks at Charleston are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ararat, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Ararat, South Carolina. See the full list.

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