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9.9
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75 reviews
9.9
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75 reviews
5 star
94%
4 star
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3 star
1%
2 star
0%
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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.
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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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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36 reviews
9.0
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36 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
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3%
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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
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.
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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106 reviews
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5 star
93%
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1%
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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
9.2
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18 reviews
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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.
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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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, 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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Cost of independent living in Phoenix, SC

The average cost of senior living in Phoenix is $3,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,301 per month.

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

Phoenix, SC
$3,328/mo
$3,163/mo

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

Phoenix, SC
$3,328/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,328/mo
Independent Living
$3,328/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,168/mo
Studio
$4,005/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,188/mo

Senior living costs in Phoenix 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: Phoenix, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePhoenix, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,328/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,195/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,328/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Phoenix, SC:$3,328/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Phoenix, SC:$3,195/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Phoenix, SC:$3,328/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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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 Phoenix

Recent reviews for independent living in Phoenix

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.

Oaks at Greenwood

5.0
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

Ashley Square in Greenwood, SC

5.0
I wasn’t happy with my family at first for wanting me to leave my home, but now I am so glad to be here! I am very happy here with my own apartment! I am happy to be able to others when I can and to work out in the garden. I feel needed being here and like I belong!

Phoenix independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Phoenix independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Phoenix, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Phoenix 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 Phoenix communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Phoenix, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Phoenix 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 Phoenix offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Phoenix, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47%
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Emerald Gardens, Ansley Glen at Greenwood and Ashley Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Phoenix, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Phoenix, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Phoenix, South Carolina are Ashley Square and Emerald Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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