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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Darlington County, SC
If you’re looking for independent living in the Darlington County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Darlington County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 7 independent living facilities in Darlington County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Florence, Hartsville and Bishopville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Florence, Hartsville and Bishopville.
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Overall we had a great experience at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. I especially liked that they take an individualized approach to each patient's care.
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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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.
Thanks to a thoughtful bequest by Dr. and Mrs. Percy Bethea and the support of South Carolina Baptists, Bethea Baptist Retirement Community opened its doors in 1960. Since then, our philosophy has remained much the same; to provide a secure, dignified environment for older persons who share the...
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Very friendly staff and very accommodating. I am in Colorado, and they are in South Carolina. Communication is great, but it gets tricky from communicating from one staff person to another at times. They...
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 Legacy of Hartsville is tucked securely within a quaint community of families and neighbors. Within minutes of the hospital and medical offices in one direction and a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, The Legacy is proud to offer services and amenities, activities...
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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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.
The Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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
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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Cost of independent living in Darlington County, SC
The average cost of senior living in Darlington County is $3,100 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Darlington County, SC vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Darlington County, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Darlington County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Darlington County, SC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Darlington County
Recent reviews for independent living in Darlington County
The Carolinian in Florence, SC
4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.
Florence Place
5.0
The Director and Staff are all amazing! My husband and I were super impressed with how much like home it feels. They decorate for all occasions making it even more inviting. Highly recommend and on a 5 star rating I give them a TEN!!!
Pee Dee Gardens in Florence, SC
4.8
We chose Pee Dee Gardens at the time because she had lived here once before many years ago and it was a good experience. She chose a small room and it fits her needs, they do have a variety of options as well based on your needs. It is a good facility and I would recommend.
Darlington County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darlington County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darlington County, 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 Darlington County 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 Darlington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darlington County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
26.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Darlington County 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 Darlington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darlington County 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 Darlington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
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Florence Place, Benton House of Florence and The Retreat at Carolina Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Darlington County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Darlington County, South Carolina. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Darlington County
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