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The cost of independent living in Plum Branch is about $3,820 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 28 options. Read 363 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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Staff are friendly and helpful. The facility is kept clean and inviting.. Many many daily activities from crafts, games and music to shopping and dining trips. Nurse Practitioner and Pharmacy provided by...
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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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They have been very accommodating. My mom is not happy about being there and they are doing their best to work around it. If my sister or I text to have someone check on my mom they do it. I can't really...
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.
Sodalis Martinez is located in a vibrant suburb of Augusta, Georgia. The area is surrounded by beautiful traditions of the South and the prestige of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National. University Hospital and Augusta University Medical Center are just an eight-mile drive from our...
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2929 Floor plans available
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Exceptional services and staff. Friendly respectful and courteous. A lot of planned activities and bus trips and dining experience where you can order off the menu with an in-house chef. There are care teams...
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.
Washington Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Evans, Washington Commons offers you a taste of quiet serenity in the heart of Georgia. Residents appreciate the convenience of being close to world-class healthcare,...
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My grandma has been living here for a little more than a year. It was a hard decision for our family to move her, but I cannot explain how thankful we are. The staff are always friendly and willing to go...
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.
Welcome to Ansley Glen in beautiful Greenwood, SC. Our warm and inviting senior living community has the care and neighbors in place to make your loved one's living experience both comfortable, safe and engaing.Please come see us, meet our team and residents and see why residents love living at...
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55 Floor plans available
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Every single member of the staff that I've encountered has been excellent. Their high level of professionalism combined with their kindness and compassion is something I've literally never seen anywhere...
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.
Revela at Evans Assisted Living is conveniently near I-20. Major medical facilities and shopping locations are within minutes of our community. Through a dedicated team of staff, we promote a spirit of family and strive to provide a high quality of life within our quaint community.
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66 Floor plans available
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While many nursing home staff members are hardworking and compassionate, the reality is that not all facilities provide consistent, high-quality care. Staffing shortages, high turnover, and lack of oversight...
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.
Camellia Walk Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 5 year old community with a down to earth home feel. We have over 30 combined years of senior care. We are a Cedarhurst Living Community. Camellia Walk is conveniently located in Evans Ga near Jones Creek subdivision. We have a great staff and...
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Brandon Wilde is a really beautiful place and I know that my loved ones are safe here. I have been disappointed with the follow up from the staff.
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.
Brandon Wilde Features: A) No community entrance fee; B) All-inclusive monthly rate/all care plans included; C) Only area community that has skilled nursing, advanced memory care, and rehabilitation care. Having every care option level in one community provides piece of mind for yourself, your...
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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.
Are you curious about what makes Georgia’s newest independent retirement community so different? Located in Evans Towne Center at 850 Ronald Reagan Dr, Marshall Square comprises 134 senior housing apartments – including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of ...
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My mother and family have had a very positive experience with Waverly Gardens.
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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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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Residents and visitors are blessed to have a renowned chef to serve such great food and healthy food. I would recommend this assistant living place to everyone
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.
Thrive At Augusta is a spectacular brand new community, opening the summer of 2019 in Martinez, GA, offering 85 luxury suites. ThriveSL is committed to enriching lives by establishing awe and admiration for all elders. We are NIDE (National Institute of Dementia Care) certified in over 20...
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
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
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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: 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.
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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.
Atria Martinez creates for our residents a warm and enriching environment that enhances their experience of the Augusta area. We have a cozy fireplace in our living room and activity parlor that encourages conversation and camaraderie. Our computer and Internet access keep our community...
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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, 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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Plum Branch, SC

The average cost of senior living in Plum Branch is $3,820 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,352 per month.

Independent living costs in Plum Branch, SC, vs. nearby cities

Plum Branch, SC
$3,820/mo
$3,280/mo

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

Plum Branch, SC
$3,820/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Plum Branch, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,031/mo
Independent Living
$3,820/mo

Independent living costs in Plum Branch, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,936/mo
Studio
$5,121/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,949/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,248/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,295/mo

Senior living costs in Plum Branch 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: Plum Branch, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlum Branch, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,820/mo$4,135/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,916/mo$4,315/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,031/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Plum Branch, SC:$3,820/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Plum Branch, SC:$3,916/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Plum Branch, SC:$4,031/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Plum Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in Plum Branch

Thrive at Augusta in Martinez, GA

4.5
We were very pleased with the community. They took very good care of my relative that was there. Everything was first class. The attention, room, and space were all good. Due to the pandemic the only problem I had was the visitation schedule.

Ansley Glen at Greenwood

4.9
The staff at Ansley Glen in Greenwood has been wonderfully attentive taking care of my parents. They are all very pleasant and I appreciate them all so much. Thank you all for the love and care you provide your residents. You are the best.

Revela at Evans Assisted Living

5.0
It's an amazing place, the staff's very caring and go above and beyond each day for the residents. My sister loves it. There is always something for her to do. She was sick back in December, the head nurse stayed with her for hours until they decided to transfer her to the hospital. It gives me ...
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Plum Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plum Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plum Branch, 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 Plum Branch 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 Plum Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plum Branch, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Plum Branch 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 Plum Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plum Branch, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plum Branch 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 Plum Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plum Branch, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.9%
46.4%
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Emerald Gardens, Sodalis Martinez and Washington Commons by Barclay House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Plum Branch, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 28 independent living facilities near Plum Branch, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Plum Branch, South Carolina is Emerald Gardens. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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