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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Georgetown, SC

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The cost of independent living in Georgetown is about $4,411 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 51 options. Read 1185 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 Lakes at Litchfield
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I am thoroughly happy as a member of this community. The location is wonderful and awe enjoy excellent friendships. We are more than comfortable with excellent amenities.
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.
Photo of Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet
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This is a good community. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are friendly and accommodating to the resident's needs. The staff communication with the family is good...
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 Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet, we believe every person is to be valued.We’ve tailored our services and community to care for the unique needs of our individual residents. We have passion for what we do and respect for all that we serve. Our message is that we deeply value the individual...
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Some of the people there as far as the patients are a little nasty and you have to take it for what it's worth because they are a mix of different ailments to everybody so that's understood. I personally...
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.
Windrush at Garden City Assisted Living is a community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Murrells Inlet is commonly known as the 'Seafood Capital of South Carolina' but is also renowned for its abundance of world class golf courses. As a popular tourist and retirement destination, Murrells Inlet...
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I would give a 5 for all categories. I've been at Merrill Gardens for about 6 weeks now. Glad I moved here. Have enjoyed it thoroughly. I'm in my 6th week at Merrill Gardens. Which also happens to be 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.
You’re going to love it here. Located in the 1,700 acre Carolina Park master planned community with shopping, dining and outdoor activities, Merrill Gardens is in the heart of it all. This new community is modern yet intimate with spacious apartments as well as cottages. Relax and enjoy the...
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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...
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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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I would write them as a five to all of the questions. The staff at Revela has gone above and beyond. I would highly recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Life is different in Cooper River Villages. Cooper River Villages, residents enjoy independent living services while experiencing the freedom to spend their days as they choose. Here, you’ll experience beach-inspired easy living without the hassle of daily chores and home upkeep.In Cooper River...
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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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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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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, 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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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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, 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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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, 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
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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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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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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Most of the staff cares deeply about the residents. I've been surprised by how much still have to follow up and advocate for my Dad. But I love seeing how they love my dad! The activities director and...
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.
At Shem Creek Health Center, our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs go well beyond the physical needs of our residents. Not only do we have a variety of spacious floorplan options to call home but our philosophy of whole-person wellness incorporates physical, social, nutritional and...
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Cost of independent living in Georgetown, SC

The average cost of senior living in Georgetown is $4,411 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scranton, SC with an average of $3,210 per month.

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

Georgetown, SC
$4,411/mo
$3,612/mo

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

Georgetown, SC
$4,411/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$4,644/mo
Independent Living
$4,411/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,871/mo
Studio
$4,653/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,711/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,602/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,766/mo

Senior living costs in Georgetown 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: Georgetown, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGeorgetown, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,411/mo$4,124/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$4,644/mo$4,306/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,644/mo$4,353/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Georgetown, SC:$4,411/mo
South Carolina:$4,124/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Georgetown, SC:$4,644/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Georgetown, SC:$4,644/mo
South Carolina:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
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Independent living costs in Georgetown, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Georgetown 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 Georgetown, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Georgetown 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Georgetown, SC$3,292/mo$3,207/mo+2.7%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Georgetown, SC
2024 average cost:$3,292/mo
2023 average cost:$3,207/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Georgetown

Recent reviews for independent living in Georgetown

Brightwater Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
All prominent senior living communities have well-appointed housing options with a variety of health, wellness and entertainment programs. What makes Brightwater standout are its Move Coordinator and Mentoring Program. The Brightwater Move Coordinator works with you, your movers and ...
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Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

The Artisan Mount Pleasant

5.0
I have nothing but good things to say about Atria Mount Pleasant! During our initial tour we were very impressed with the tour guide. She knew every resident's name and their story. She gave us suggestions of what to look for in a tour, knowing we would be looking at other places. She showed ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff across various communities, such as Portside and Daniel Pointe. Residents and their families appreciate the personal interactions and the sense of warmth that the staff brings to the community.
Variety of activities for all interests. Communities like TerraBella and Palms of Mt. Pleasant offer a wide range of activities to cater to the diverse interests of their residents. These include social events, arts and crafts, exercise classes, and more, ensuring that there is always something for everyone.
High-quality and delicious meals. Residents and their families frequently praise the quality and taste of the meals provided at communities like Atria Mount Pleasant and Sandpiper Village. The dedicated culinary teams cater to dietary restrictions and preferences, creating enjoyable dining experiences for all.
Beautiful and clean facilities. Reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of community spaces, including living areas and common rooms, at places like Garden Manor Village and Revela. These well-maintained environments contribute to a comfortable and appealing living experience for residents.
Engaging and supportive community atmosphere. Reviews often mention the sense of community and camaraderie at various communities, such as Arbor Landing and Daniel Pointe. Residents appreciate having the opportunity to connect with their neighbors and engage in meaningful relationships with one another.
Thoughtful and accommodating management. Several reviews commend the responsiveness and consideration of community management teams at places like Merrill Gardens and The Palms. Managers go above and beyond to address residents' concerns and make sure their needs are met, fostering a positive living environment.
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Georgetown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Georgetown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown 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
26.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Georgetown 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 Georgetown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Georgetown 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 Georgetown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.7%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.7%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.2%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.2%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
60.9%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Surfside, Daniel Pointe Retirement Community and Indigo at Carolina Forest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Georgetown, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 51 independent living facilities near Georgetown, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Georgetown, South Carolina are Arbor Landing at Surfside and Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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