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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Johns Island, SC

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The cost of independent living in Johns Island is about $4,090 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 260 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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1212 Floor plans available
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Daniel Pointe is a great place and our loved one likes the food the best. Based on the experience we have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved...
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.
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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66 Floor plans available
9.3
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9.3
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The staff is wonderful, as well as the caregivers. For the most part, my family has a great rapport with the caregivers, and they are very attentive to our sister. We also have a great rapport with 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.
Choice of companion or private studio, one-and two- bedroom accommodations Weekly housekeeping and laundry All utilities except for telephone Delicious, well balanced meals, three times per day Snacks available around the clock Care staff on duty 24 hours per day Emergency Call System Assistance...
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Photo of Harmony at West Ashley
1111 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
8.6
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32 reviews
8.6
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3 star
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We chose Harmony at West Ashely because it is a larger and newer facility. I thought that would lead to more opportunities for mom There's been more turn-over in staff than I would have liked.
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 West AshleyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Charleston, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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1515 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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84 reviews
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We have noted on numerous occasions the staffs' kindness and engagement with the residents. The activities are numerous and encouraged for the residents. There are a variety of different room sizes to...
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.
Brookdale Charleston is an assisted living and memory care community in the historical and thriving city of Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is an elegant city with warm and welcoming people that exude Southern charm and hospitality, offering its residents a unique combination of historical...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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18 reviews
8.2
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18 reviews
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I would say the staff is friendly and the private rooms are big comparatively. As with any place, changes take a bit of time and getting all shifts on the same page. Comparatively, they are still head 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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of West Ashley the most desired in the...
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8.2
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41 reviews
8.2
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Staff was very accommodating in helping me set up my cable. I am not computer savvy. I found that the location of this facility is in a good location of restaurants and other businesses. So far I like my...
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.
Ashley Park by Barclay House provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Our beautiful facility is situated on picturesque landscaped grounds in a quiet corner of Charleston. We're conveniently close to shopping, healthcare, dining and wonderful regional...
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The staff is amazing they are so kind and caring and take wonderful care of my 97-year-old aunt. Through out the pandemic they have done everything they can to keep the residences safe, healthy and happy. I...
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.
The Palmettos of Charleston is owned and operated by NHC (National HealthCare Corporation). Since 1972, NHC has been committed to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living communities. The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of...
Photo of Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
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This is a place for someone who does not want to have to deal with any maintenance. You can leave and go on vacation without any problems. It is clean and well run. Very easy access to services, a grocery...
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.
To put it simply, Charleston, SC is a sight to be seen. There's a lot this world-renowned city has to offer—sandy beaches, incredible dining experiences, rich culture, high-end shopping and much more. At Overture West Ashley, you are right in the center of it all. Our 55+ active adult community...
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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...
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We love Kempton of Charleston. The facility is great especially if you have access to driving. The location is isolated and there is not enough activities and things going on away from the facility so my...
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: 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.
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My mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of 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.
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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, 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.
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 Bell's Professional Residential Home 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.
Photo of Dayspring Johns Island
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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it has been a pretty good experience for us. It is clean and well maintained. The meals could use a little improvement. The staff are very nice and attentive for her needs, I have no complaints. The people...
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.
Chardon Place, is an assisted living community nestled on 14 acres. It is a short drive from the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook which have swimming, tennis, and world-class golf courses, and the dining and shopping experiences of Bohicket Marina, Sea Island Shopping Center, and the new...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Johns Island, SC

The average cost of senior living in Johns Island is $4,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seabrook Island, SC with an average of $3,818 per month.

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

Johns Island, SC
$4,090/mo
$4,073/mo
$4,050/mo

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

Johns Island, SC
$4,090/mo
U.S. national average
$4,000/mo

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

$4,495/mo
Independent Living
$4,090/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,304/mo
Studio
$4,525/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,191/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,684/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Johns Island over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Johns Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Johns Island

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

4.4
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.

Johns Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Johns Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Johns Island, 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 Johns Island 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 Johns Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Johns Island, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Johns Island 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 Johns Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Johns Island, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Johns Island 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 Johns Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.4%
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Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing and The Palms of Mt. Pleasant are the top-rated independent living facilities near Johns Island, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

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

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