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The cost of independent living in Clemson is about $4,360 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 116 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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The staff was very professional but also personal. It felt like they all really cared about my sister. This includes the nurses, physical therapists and even the cleaning crew. My sister did not take part in...
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.
Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square | Clemson is an assisted living and memory care community. Our senior living community serves seniors in Clemson, South Carolina and is located in the Patrick Square’s Town Center. Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square is conveniently located within an...
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Staff is incredibly kind and developed relationships with my mom. Not just care activities but they actually care about clients as a person. Above and beyond efforts to care for my mom as he health declined...
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.
Keowee Place is located on the shores of Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina. We are close to the historical towns of Cashiers and Highland, North Carolina and our daytrips to these historical towns are a favorite outing for many of our residents. We also make regular trips to...
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Very happy with the staff and facility. They do the laundry and keep the rooms picked up for the residents. Hair salon on site. Variety of activities. Love their activity director. Manage medications well....
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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We had a great experience with the Everlan, we found the entire experience to be very pleasant. The staff were very attentive to the residents, and the facility was always in excellent shape. They put a lot...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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33 Floor plans available
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The staff was caring & engaging. The cost was reasonable & the food good. My only issue was the management was a little out of touch. Not terrible but not as on top of things. There was a change shortly...
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 Good LifeCome and experience what a life of redefined independence looks like here at our assisted living community in Central, South Carolina. For starters, we handle all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Yes, you read that...
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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.
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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.
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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, Independent 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.
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
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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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This is a really big facility and I think that they could probably use more staff to make sure that things are being done properly. I am not very pleased with the whole thing. I guess they do the best that...
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.

Cost of independent living in Clemson, SC

The average cost of senior living in Clemson is $4,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,780 per month.

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

Clemson, SC
$4,367/mo
$4,367/mo
$4,265/mo

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

Clemson, SC
$4,367/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,533/mo
Independent Living
$4,367/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,852/mo
Studio
$3,779/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,145/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Clemson vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Clemson, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClemson, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,367/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,429/mo$4,306/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$4,533/mo$4,352/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Clemson, SC:$4,367/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Clemson, SC:$4,429/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Clemson, SC:$4,533/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Clemson

Recent reviews for independent living in Clemson

Sylvara at Anderson

4.9
I would rate everything for Brookdale Anderson at a five, except for the cleanliness. I would give that a four. We cleaned it before we moved Mom in. The staff is really nice.

The Willows of Easley

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Willows of Easley and everything has been great for him at this facility so far. The staff, cleanliness and friendliness are great. The food, activities and value for cost are also great. My loved one and our whole family are very happy with our choice ...
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Brookdale Hartwell

4.3
My husband had dementia and Brookdale had the secure memory care unit. They were very helpful with helping me complete all paperwork and very knowledgeable of his condition.

Clemson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clemson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clemson, 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 Clemson 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 Clemson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clemson, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Clemson 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 Clemson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clemson, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clemson 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 Clemson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clemson, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.4%
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