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The cost of independent living in Sunset is about $3,976 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 197 options. Read 2439 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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My Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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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 of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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We chose Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that the...
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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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I have been here 5 1/2 months and I like it here. A couple of comments: 1. When contribution flex dollars to the employee appreciation fund, make a dollar for dollar, not a .30 on a dollar. 2. Have a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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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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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.
Make your home at Gregory's Community Care where innovative care and services are based on traditional values and the changing needs of each individual. Gregory's Community Care offers assisted living to older and disable adults who want to maintain their independence while receiving the services...
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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.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AVAILABLE 5/1/2020. These are 12+ month leases, and age restricted at 55 years of age or greater. If you're a very active senior who is...* Just looking for a place for a year, while you explore Western North Carolina while you shop for a house?* Seeking to downsize, simplify...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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.
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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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
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Sunset, SC
The average cost of senior living in Sunset is $3,976 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,766 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunset, SC vs. nearby cities
Sunset, SC
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunset, SC vs. the state and national average
Sunset, SC
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunset vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sunset, SC by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Sunset over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Sunset
Recent reviews for independent living in Sunset
Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.
Oakview Park in Greenville, SC
3.8
The staff I've worked with are kind and helpful. My father doesn't need much help so he doesn't make use of a lot of the amenities offered. The transport to the doctor is super helpful! Medication has been an issue, but we manage it now rather than having the facility do it.
Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas in Fountain Inn, SC
4.6
The people are very helpful and caring. Everyone checks on each other and we are a close knit community.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Fabulous food and dining experiences. Residents and families consistently praise the quality and variety of meals offered at several communities, such as TerraBella Greenville, Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park, and Heritage Hills Senior Living, where residents look forward to mealtimes and enjoy the chef-prepared dishes.
Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at their communities, like Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Heritage Hills Senior Living, and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, where residents and their families appreciate the personalized care and genuine conce ...
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Active and engaging social activities. Communities, such as Bella Vista, Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park, and Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas, offer numerous opportunities for resident involvement, including arts and crafts, social hours, and group outings, to help keep seniors engaged and happy.
Beautifully maintained grounds and facilities. Many reviews rave about the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they've chosen, like LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Heritage Hills Senior Living, and Belvedere Commons of Seneca, with residents appreciating the well-maintained grounds and modern facilities.
Welcoming and inclusive environment. Several residents express gratitude for the warm and inviting atmosphere at their communities, such as Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, where newcomers quickly become friends with fellow residents and staff.
Flexible and customizable care packages. Reviews at TerraBella Greenville and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community mention the ability to customize care packages based on individual needs, providing peace of mind for families and ensuring the best possible experience for their loved ones.
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Sunset independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset, 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 Sunset 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 Sunset 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
21%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset 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 Sunset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.9%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
22.8%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset 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 Sunset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.9%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.1%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, North Pointe and Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunset, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 197 independent living facilities near Sunset, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sunset, South Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, North Pointe and Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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