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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forest View, SC

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The cost of independent living in Forest View is about $4,100 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 1059 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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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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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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We chose Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that the...
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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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My Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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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.
Carriage House of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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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.
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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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I have been here 5 1/2 months and I like it here. A couple of comments: 1. When contribution flex dollars to the employee appreciation fund, make a dollar for dollar, not a .30 on a dollar. 2. Have a...
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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.
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.
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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Forest View, SC

The average cost of senior living in Forest View is $4,100 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodruff, SC with an average of $3,943 per month.

Independent living costs in Forest View, SC, vs. nearby cities

Forest View, SC
$4,100/mo

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

Forest View, SC
$4,100/mo
U.S. national average
$4,159/mo

Independent living costs in Forest View, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,334/mo
Independent Living
$4,100/mo

Independent living costs in Forest View, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,895/mo
Studio
$4,567/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,587/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,777/mo

Senior living costs in Forest View vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Forest View, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest View, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,100/mo$4,125/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living$4,334/mo$4,306/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$4,334/mo$4,352/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living
Forest View, SC:$4,100/mo
South Carolina:$4,125/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Forest View, SC:$4,334/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
Forest View, SC:$4,334/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
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Independent living costs in Forest View, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Forest View and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Forest View, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forest View have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forest View, SC$3,028/mo$3,069/mo-1.3%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Forest View, SC
2024 average cost:$3,028/mo
2023 average cost:$3,069/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 independent living in Forest View

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest View

Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas in Fountain Inn, SC

4.6
The people are very helpful and caring. Everyone checks on each other and we are a close knit community.

Cascades Verdae in Greenville, SC

5.0
We have lived at Cacades for 2 1/2 years. Though we all in good health we care to Cascades to join a community of caring people and staff. By all we happy. With over 350 member community. This is a family - our activities are stupendous and the staff know and cares about us through COVID and ...
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Shepherd's Care Assisted Living in Greenville, SC

4.8
I'm quite happy with them. They are very clean, and the staff is very friendly. They are quick to respond if I have any concerns or if there are needs. They have activities, and they try to get the residents engaged but it can be hard in memory care.

Forest View independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest View independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest View, 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 Forest View 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 Forest View 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
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest View 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 Forest View communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest View 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 Forest View offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
43.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gables on Pelham, Manning Square and Merrill Gardens at Greenville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest View, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 43 independent living facilities near Forest View, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Forest View, South Carolina is Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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