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I know I am safe here. I have my own space and I can do anything I want to do and I can have a day that I don’t do anything if I choose. My daughter doesn’t have to worry about me. If I ever need help...
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.
When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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66 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about Oaks at Greenwood is the friendly staff and we would strongly recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Oaks at Greenwood is located in a convenient, yet secluded, area in the heart of Greenwood, South Carolina. It is a warm and inviting assisted living community with a home-like and comfortable atmosphere. We are committed to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our...
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All 5s! What we like the most about the community is that the staff seem to really care about the residents. We would absolutely 100% recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far
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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Blakedale, SC

The average cost of senior living in Blakedale is $3,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,301 per month.

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

Blakedale, SC
$3,163/mo
$3,163/mo
$3,163/mo

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

Blakedale, SC
$3,163/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,163/mo
Independent Living
$3,163/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,014/mo
Studio
$3,925/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,326/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,188/mo

Senior living costs in Blakedale 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: Blakedale, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlakedale, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,163/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,099/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,163/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Blakedale, SC:$3,163/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Blakedale, SC:$3,099/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Blakedale, SC:$3,163/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Blakedale

Recent reviews for independent living in Blakedale

Carolina Gardens at Laurens

5.0
Very friendly staff and family atmosphere.

Oaks at Greenwood

5.0
Food was better Monday to Friday. Weekends seemed to be high school cafeteria style. The staff seem very knowledgeable and experienced. I would recommend Oaks at Greenwood to others looking.

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.

Blakedale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blakedale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blakedale, 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 Blakedale 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 Blakedale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blakedale, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Blakedale 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 Blakedale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blakedale, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blakedale 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 Blakedale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blakedale, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
47%
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