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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherokee Forest, SC

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 44 independent living facilities in Cherokee Forest, 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 Nicholtown.
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We chose Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that the...
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.
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.
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: 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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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.
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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.
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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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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.
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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: 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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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 Cherokee Forest, SC

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee Forest is $3,860 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spartanburg, SC with an average of $3,735 per month.

Independent living costs in Cherokee Forest, SC, vs. nearby cities

Cherokee Forest, SC
$3,860/mo
$3,846/mo

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

Cherokee Forest, SC
$3,860/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cherokee Forest, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,083/mo
Independent Living
$3,860/mo

Independent living costs in Cherokee Forest, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,891/mo
Studio
$4,256/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,454/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,381/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee Forest 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: Cherokee Forest, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee Forest, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,860/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,083/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,083/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee Forest, SC:$3,860/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee Forest, SC:$4,083/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee Forest, SC:$4,083/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cherokee Forest, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cherokee Forest 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 Cherokee Forest, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cherokee Forest 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cherokee Forest, SC$3,028/mo$3,069/mo-1.3%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cherokee Forest, SC
2024 average cost:$3,028/mo
2023 average cost:$3,069/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherokee Forest

Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas in Fountain Inn, SC

4.6
The people are very helpful and caring. Everyone checks on each other and we are a close knit community.

Cascades Verdae in Greenville, SC

5.0
We have lived at Cacades for 2 1/2 years. Though we all in good health we care to Cascades to join a community of caring people and staff. By all we happy. With over 350 member community. This is a family - our activities are stupendous and the staff know and cares about us through COVID and ...
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Shepherd's Care Assisted Living in Greenville, SC

4.8
I'm quite happy with them. They are very clean, and the staff is very friendly. They are quick to respond if I have any concerns or if there are needs. They have activities, and they try to get the residents engaged but it can be hard in memory care.

Cherokee Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee Forest, 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 Cherokee Forest 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 Cherokee Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee Forest 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 Cherokee Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee Forest 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 Cherokee Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
47%
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