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Photo of Vickery Parke Assisted Living
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33 Floor plans available
8.2
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8.2
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30 reviews
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The staff was caring & engaging. The cost was reasonable & the food good. My only issue was the management was a little out of touch. Not terrible but not as on top of things. There was a change shortly...
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 Good LifeCome and experience what a life of redefined independence looks like here at our assisted living community in Central, South Carolina. For starters, we handle all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Yes, you read that...
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9.5
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9.5
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44 reviews
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Green space, parking, home like atmosphere in public areas instead of a showcase or hospital, residents respond to greetings & pleasantries of visitors and staff, amount of time (hours) spent by...
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.
Keowee Place is located on the shores of Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina. We are close to the historical towns of Cashiers and Highland, North Carolina and our daytrips to these historical towns are a favorite outing for many of our residents. We also make regular trips to...
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9.5
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The staff was very professional but also personal. It felt like they all really cared about my sister. This includes the nurses, physical therapists and even the cleaning crew. My sister did not take part in...
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.
Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square | Clemson is an assisted living and memory care community. Our senior living community serves seniors in Clemson, South Carolina and is located in the Patrick Square’s Town Center. Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square is conveniently located within an...
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We had a great experience with the Everlan, we found the entire experience to be very pleasant. The staff were very attentive to the residents, and the facility was always in excellent shape. They put a lot...
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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, 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, Independent 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Central, SC

The average cost of senior living in Central is $4,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,720 per month.

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

Central, SC
$4,023/mo
$4,054/mo
$4,112/mo

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

Central, SC
$4,023/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,152/mo
Independent Living
$4,023/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,073/mo
Studio
$3,818/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,061/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,161/mo

Senior living costs in Central 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: Central, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCentral, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,023/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,102/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,152/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Central, SC:$4,023/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Central, SC:$4,102/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Central, SC:$4,152/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Central

Recent reviews for independent living in Central

Brookdale Anderson

4.9
I would rate everything for Brookdale Anderson at a five, except for the cleanliness. I would give that a four. We cleaned it before we moved Mom in. The staff is really nice.

The Willows of Easley

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Willows of Easley and everything has been great for him at this facility so far. The staff, cleanliness and friendliness are great. The food, activities and value for cost are also great. My loved one and our whole family are very happy with our choice ...
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Belvedere Commons of Seneca

4.3
I have been a resident in an independent villa for over three years.During my time here I have been well taken care of. I have enjoyed my fellow residents and our times together.The activities set up by [name removed] have been enjoyable. I would highly recommend Belvedere as a residence for ...
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Central independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central, 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 Central 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 Central partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Central, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Central 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 Central communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Central, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Central 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 Central offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vickery Parke Assisted Living, Keowee Square and Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Central, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Central, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Central, South Carolina are North Pointe, Summit Place and Keowee Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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