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Photo of Helena Square
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9.7
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66 reviews
9.7
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66 reviews
5 star
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My brother in law moved recently to Helena Square. A perfect place for him. He loves his newly renovated studio and enjoys the friendly and helpful staff that make him feel so very special. He has found...
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.
Helena Place is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Port Royal, South Carolina for over 20 years. Our community has been named The Best of Assisted Living in Port Royal for the last 5 years running. We are located on the south side of the Cypress Wetlands Bird Sanctuary where...
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8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
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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.
Okatie Pines offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Okatie Pine's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or...
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8.6
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
21%
3 star
14%
2 star
7%
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This community is a cute little place. A smaller community, great location, beautiful front porch. It's just breathtaking. My loved one feels so comfortable here. The staff are nice, pleasant, communicative,...
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 Pines at Bluffton Assisted Living is a unique community that provides our residents with an engaging environment to continue to flourish. We provide worry-free living in our comfortable and inviting apartments. We establish the independence and assistance that allows our residents to enjoy...
Photo of Bloom at Belfair
2424 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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104 reviews
8.4
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104 reviews
5 star
62%
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Bloom is good. [name removed] has settled in nicely and I think the employees do the best they can. I am glad he's there, safe and secure.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bloom at Belfair is a family-owned and operated independent living, independent living plus and memory care establishment. Since 1965, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering a Bloom community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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6 reviews
8.2
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6 reviews
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I really like the overall environment. However, they really could improve on their dining. [name removed] and her staff have been awesome.
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 Legacy of Orangeburg, surrounded by trees and nestled in a rural neighborhood setting, is convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants and the hospital. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal to make every day a memorable one. Discover our experienced and caring staff,...
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Photo of Oaks at Beaufort
1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.1
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31 reviews
8.1
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31 reviews
5 star
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16%
3 star
19%
2 star
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The staff was fantastic and the food was very good. There are places that look better and that are newer, but when it comes to care for the patient, I think they're wonderful, and yes I would recommend Oaks...
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.
Summit Place of Beaufort is an assisted living community located in beautiful, historic Beaufort, South Carolina. Situated on the banks of Battery Creek amongst majestic, moss-draped oaks, we provide assisted living, respite and Alzheimer's care. We are the only community in Beaufort that has a...
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8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
73%
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9%
3 star
18%
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They were good. The interaction with the staff was very good. They did have activities but my loved one did not get a chance to participate. We picked this community because, the staff was very...
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.
From the very first moment you arrive at our gorgeous Sea Island property on the banks of the Beaufort River, it’s clear that The Retreat at Lady's Island takes a unique approach to senior living in Beaufort, SC. Private and semi-private assisted living suites and studios offer sophisticated...
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Photo of Vineyard Bluffton
55 Photos available
8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
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Turnover is high. Assessment charges do not reflect service provided. Rising prices regularly. I think turnover is everywhere and the business model is the same regardless of the facility, so therefore I...
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.
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Photo of The Oaks on the Edisto
1212 Photos available
7.3
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9 reviews
7.3
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9 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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My loved one is a resident at The Oaks on the Edisto. Communication is really the only thing that I have problems with. Overall, I would recommend this facility to others but probably not for someone with...
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.
Situated on 700 beautiful acres of land on the Edisto River, The Oaks offers a selection of homes, duplexes and apartments specifically designed to suit a variety of individual needs. With a variety of distinctive neighborhood options to choose from, your new home will be sure to reflect your...
Photo of Oaks at Salem Road
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.3
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10 reviews
7.3
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10 reviews
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Overall it's a nice place. The facilities have not been kept up like it should have been, but they do have a new maintenance lead now. Hopefully that will help. Most of the staff are very courteous and...
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 Oaks at Salem Road is a beautiful assisted living community tucked away in a neighborhood setting conveniently located to historic downtown, coastal wetlands and several shopping areas. As a premiere provider of assisted living in Beaufort, South Carolina, it's our goal to make every day an...
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Photo of Benton House of Bluffton
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5.3
Review score
15 reviews
5.3
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15 reviews
5 star
27%
4 star
33%
3 star
13%
2 star
7%
1 star
20%
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It was a good experience and would have been so much better if my aunt would have participated in her own care. We picked this community because of good reviews, friendly atmosphere, nice accommodations,...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Bluffton 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of...
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Photo of Canterfield of Bluffton
66 Photos available
3.0
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13 reviews
3.0
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13 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
8%
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The community is very clean, the staff members are very friendly and overall we are pleased with the community. We have not been there for normal meal time, but we did get a chance to go there for the...
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.
Photo of Palmettos Of Bluffton
55 Photos available
6.5
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4 reviews
6.5
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4 reviews
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Always clean and everyone is smiling. Mom really enjoys all the activities and staff. Meals are delicious when I come to visit I always eat there. Excellent place and experience with The Palmettos.
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.
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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
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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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
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.
Photo of Lakeview Manor
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This is a amazing community and we love the staff. I like knowing that my mom is happy and likes the environment. The menu is country cooking and wonderful. My mom is happy with all the activities that she...
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.
Lakeview ManorLakeview Manor is a senior living community in the compact, historic city of Springfield, GA. Our beautiful lakeside community overlooks White Deer Lake, and features numerous paved walking trails, gardens and outdoor sitting areas. Springfield is a scenic city that is filled with...
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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.
Photo of Willow Run Apartment
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.

Cost of independent living in Gifford, SC

The average cost of senior living in Gifford is $3,726 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ehrhardt, SC with an average of $3,106 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gifford, SC vs. nearby cities

Gifford, SC
$3,726/mo
$3,923/mo
$3,812/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gifford, SC vs. the state and national average

Gifford, SC
$3,726/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gifford vs. other types of senior living

$3,841/mo
Independent Living
$3,726/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gifford, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,943/mo
Studio
$4,493/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,444/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Gifford over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Gifford

Recent reviews for independent living in Gifford

Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC

4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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Lakeview Manor in Springfield, GA

5.0
Lakeview Manor is a beautiful location with a warm and welcoming staff. Our family selected Lakeview based on its' friendly, family atmosphere. Our senior family members settled in within the first week, enjoying new friends and activities.

Benton House of Bluffton

5.0
We couldn't be any more pleased with my parents move to this community. Everything is working out very well, and they are doing great. We are pleased with everything they have done for our family. They have a great staff in this facility. They are very caring, and have been friendly when we ...
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Gifford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gifford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gifford, 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 Gifford 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 Gifford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gifford, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Gifford 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 Gifford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gifford, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gifford 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 Gifford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gifford, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
19%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.2%
40%
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There are 40 independent living facilities near Gifford, South Carolina. See the full list.

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