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So far we have had a good experience with them. They are very professional, yet very caring. The facilities are clean and up-to-date. They have great activities for the residence.
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.
Langston Place is located in the charming town of Clinton, South Carolina just east of the Presbyterian College. We are only two miles from Sumter National Forest, a popular picnic destination for residents and their families. While we are proud of our beautiful community we are even more proud...
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I’ve only lived here a few months and everyone has made me feel so welcomed. I’m so pleased with my apartment that had a place for all my things to make it feel like home. We have lots of fun activities,...
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.
Lakeview, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Lake Drive in Columbia. We look forward to opening brand new during the Spring of 2022! Lakeview will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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I think DeepWoods is a good place for [name removed]. The staff is friendly and caring plus they have a wonderful Activities Director who sets an upbeat tone and has a way to make everyone feel welcome....
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.
Deepwood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Just minutes from the scenic shores of Lake Murray, you'll fall in love with our comfortable facilities, beautiful grounds and stunning views. Residents appreciate the convenience of being so close to the...
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Staff us great and always have activities. Food is good. The facility is clean. The apartment size is adequate and fits plenty of her furniture.
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.
Harbison Shores is an assisted living community in Irmo, South Carolina. Irmo is part of the Columbia metro area, offering residents easy access to fine shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as one of the most 'Affordable Places to Live in the Country',...
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66 Floor plans available
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The people at Legacy were very nice and caring; however, Mom had innumerable falls there and multiple trips to Lexington Medical Center emergency department. I would recommend.
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 Legacy of Lexington is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina, high on a tranquil hill where the outdoors can be enjoyed from the rocking chairs on the front porch.Along with our beautiful surroundings, it's the people at The Legacy of Lexington who...
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It has taken Mom a while to adjust but no major issues with the facility. Since she is independent she has not required any real assistance but activities available are good. Mom doesn't eat dinner but...
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.
Clinton Presbyterian Community is a continuing care retirement community (Independent Living Apartments, Patio Homes, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehabilitation) located in Clinton, SC. We proudly boast that we have the only 5-Star Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing and...
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We went with Generations of Chapin because it was close to home and the value for the money was good. There are a lot of activities provided, but they are an extra charge and I was not expecting that. She is...
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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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We like this community for the great care that my mom is receiving. The staff is very caring and attentive. I like knowing that the community is clean. The menu is good and she is liking the variety....
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.
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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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My husband and I have lived in our two bedroom Independant Living Apartment since mid September 2018. I cannot honestly state that the bad outweighs the good. Of course, there are always little...
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.
Springfield Place is an independent living community in Newberry, SC. This community is a great place to call home for all of those individuals who are looking to be a part of Newberry and all that the city offers. Newberry is a part of Newberry County, and it provides residents and guests with...
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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
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, 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.
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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
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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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Boyd, SC

The average cost of senior living in Boyd is $3,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,301 per month.

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

Boyd, SC
$3,160/mo
$2,911/mo

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

Boyd, SC
$3,160/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,351/mo
Independent Living
$3,160/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,322/mo
Studio
$3,583/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,596/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,441/mo

Senior living costs in Boyd 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: Boyd, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoyd, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,160/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,346/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,351/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Boyd, SC:$3,160/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Boyd, SC:$3,346/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Boyd, SC:$3,351/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Boyd, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Boyd and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Boyd, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Boyd have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Boyd, SC$4,730/mo$4,586/mo+3.1%
South Carolina$2,700/mo$2,647/mo+2.0%
National$2,814/mo$2,798/mo+0.6%
Boyd, SC
2024 average cost:$4,730/mo
2023 average cost:$4,586/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$2,700/mo
2023 average cost:$2,647/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Boyd

Recent reviews for independent living in Boyd

Clinton Presbyterian Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community

5.0
Great place run and staffed by loving Christian people. My dad came here and loved it!

Generations of Chapin

5.0
The staff is wonderful, kind, and loving to my mother. She tended greatly to every question and concern I have heard during this covid pandemic. This is a tough time with our loved ones in an assisted living with limited visitation, but they have helped her to be happy. Thank you.

Harbison Shores in Irmo, SC

4.0
This is a very clean Facility. The food is very average. The management is super nice and very accommodating. The housekeeping could use extra help on the weekends as well as the kitchen staff. They need to schedule bed changes at least once a week, especially in Memory Care where the ...
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Boyd independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boyd independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boyd, 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 Boyd 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 Boyd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boyd, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Boyd 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 Boyd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boyd, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boyd 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 Boyd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boyd, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
47%
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