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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oakland, SC
The cost of independent living in Oakland is about $3,813 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 35 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Columbia, Sumter and Lugoff.
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My mother was a resident for a very short time; but during that time I was very happy with the care that she received. Her room was a good size for her and the staff were very friendly. My family and I...
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.
Do more of what you love.If you’re ready to redefine your independence with more freedom, then Sumter Terrace (formerly Brookdale) might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have help with managing medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...
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We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very...
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.
Warm and inviting are just two words one would use to describe Sumter Grove Senior Living.From the front porch rockers to the neighborhood feel, once you have walked through our front doors, our goal is to make you feel welcome every day. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal...
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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.
A group of caring people in Sumter, South Carolina made a unique promise, a covenant, to their community to create a Continuing Care Retirement Community where the needs of mature adults and their loved ones could be met. The result of that promise is Covenant Place – a warm, inviting retirement...
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I like this community for the care that my mother is getting from the nice staff. I like to know she is in a clean community where the staff is patient with her needs. The menu is appealing and she is just...
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.
Welcoming and warm is the feel you sense after coming to discover the 'Home-like' atmosphere here at McElveen Manor of Sumter, SC. Many of our current residents will tell you, there is no place like home, and McElveen Manor is as close as it gets! We promise each resident an inviting and trendy...
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My family and I made the decision to go with Palmetto. We loved that it is small and personnel. My mom seems to enjoy it as well.
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.
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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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
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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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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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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 Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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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.
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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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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Cost of independent living in Oakland, SC
The average cost of senior living in Oakland is $3,813 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olanta, SC with an average of $3,235 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland, SC vs. nearby cities
Oakland, SC
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland, SC vs. the state and national average
Oakland, SC
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Oakland, SC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Oakland
Recent reviews for independent living in Oakland
Sumter Grove Senior Living
5.0
Sumter Grove gets 5 plus stars for everything. The quality of the serve and care is exceptional. My mother is absolutely thriving here.
The quality of the staff members is exceptional, they are all caring and very knowledgeable in elderly care. When you walk into, you know right away that this ...
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Wildewood Downs Retirement Community in Columbia, SC
4.5
My association with Wildewood Downs began when my mother came in 2004 to live in a spacious two bedroom apartment and later in assisted living. She loved it here for seven years. It could be said that I am a cheerleader for Wildewood Downs. Starting with the wonderful people creating a ...
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Mill Creek Manor in Columbia, SC
4.5
My experience with Mill Creek Manor has been largely positive. From the moment we first visited, the warmth and professionalism of the one particular staff was evident. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable living environment for its ...
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Oakland independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakland, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
32.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland 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 Oakland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakland, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland 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 Oakland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakland, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Colonial at Old Camden, The Legacy of Camden and The Blake at Woodcreek Farms are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakland, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Oakland, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Oakland, South Carolina is The Colonial at Old Camden. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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