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The cost of independent living in Pendleton is about $4,360 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 123 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 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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We are so pleased with the level of care our grandparents receive at North Pointe. We don't have to worry anymore! The staff at North Pointe goes above and beyond to accommodate and love on our grands!
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.
Feel the electricity at North Pointe, where exciting amenities, world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities keep our residents energized and buzzing. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Anderson, South Carolina, feels like one big family that shares meals...
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88 Photos available
9.6
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45 reviews
9.6
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45 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
20%
3 star
2%
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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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1111 Photos available
9.5
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15 reviews
9.5
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15 reviews
5 star
80%
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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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1919 Photos available
9.3
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25 reviews
9.3
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25 reviews
5 star
68%
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24%
3 star
4%
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The staff have been very nice. Menus have been carb heavy and are apparently set by someone other than the local folks, but things are usually tasty. Often need seasoning, though. There are plenty of...
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.
Located in the “Friendliest City in South Carolina,” The Legacy of Anderson feels like home from the moment you walk through the door. Wide spreads of greenery, welcoming residents and that warm, southern sun put everything at ease—leaving lots of room to have fun. While residents love hanging...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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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.
Photo of Dominion of Anderson
66 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
2.0
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3 reviews
2.0
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3 reviews
5 star
67%
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The facility at Dominion of Anderson is new and well maintained. Staff is very visible and engaged. Care staff is respectful, courteous and helpful. Well organized and friendly.
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 of AndersonAssisted Living and Memory Care Community"Honoring God Through Service to Seniors"Voted Best Of Your Hometown in 2019 and 2020!OUR CULTURE: We believe we are called to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents. PERSON-CENTERED...
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33 Floor plans available
8.2
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30 reviews
8.2
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30 reviews
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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
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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Cost of independent living in Pendleton, SC

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

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

Pendleton, SC
$4,360/mo
$4,360/mo
$4,265/mo

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

Pendleton, SC
$4,360/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$4,533/mo
Independent Living
$4,360/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,808/mo
Studio
$3,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,268/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,883/mo

Senior living costs in Pendleton 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: Pendleton, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePendleton, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,360/mo$4,125/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,429/mo$4,306/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,533/mo$4,352/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Pendleton, SC:$4,360/mo
South Carolina:$4,125/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Pendleton, SC:$4,429/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Pendleton, SC:$4,533/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Pendleton, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pendleton 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
Pendleton, SC$2,468/mo$2,321/mo+6.3%
South Carolina$2,825/mo$2,736/mo+3.3%
National$2,859/mo$2,798/mo+2.2%
Pendleton, SC
2024 average cost:$2,468/mo
2023 average cost:$2,321/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$2,825/mo
2023 average cost:$2,736/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,859/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Pendleton

Recent reviews for independent living in Pendleton

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.

Pendleton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pendleton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pendleton, 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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pendleton, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pendleton 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 Pendleton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pendleton 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 Pendleton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pendleton, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

North Pointe, Keowee Square and Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pendleton, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Pendleton, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Pendleton, South Carolina are North Pointe, Keowee Square and Summit Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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