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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Tarboro, SC

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Photo of Okatie Pines Retirement Community
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ALL STAFF IS EXTRAORDINARILY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY. I WOULD REQUEST THAT HEALTHIER FOOD BE PROVIDED, AND THAT CARROT STICKS AND CELERY STICKS BE PROVIDED IN THE CHEF CORNER. i WOULD LIKE TO SEE BENCHES...
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.
Okatie Pines offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Okatie Pine's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or...
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44 Floor plans available
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My aunt seems happy here. She has met some people that share her interests. I like that it is a small facility. I feel the size helps the staff to get to know everyone.
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Bluffton 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of...
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The staff are all extremely caring and helpful. I really appreciate them. We chose Vineyard Bluffton because the facility was more up to date and better maintained. It also has a secure Memory Care unit with...
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.
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Always clean and everyone is smiling. Mom really enjoys all the activities and staff. Meals are delicious when I come to visit I always eat there. Excellent place and experience with The Palmettos.
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.
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This community is a cute little place. A smaller community, great location, beautiful front porch. It's just breathtaking. My loved one feels so comfortable here. The staff are nice, pleasant, communicative,...
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.
The Pines at Bluffton Assisted Living is a unique community that provides our residents with an engaging environment to continue to flourish. We provide worry-free living in our comfortable and inviting apartments. We establish the independence and assistance that allows our residents to enjoy...
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The community is very clean, the staff members are very friendly and overall we are pleased with the community. We have not been there for normal meal time, but we did get a chance to go there for 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.
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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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This is a amazing community and we love the staff. I like knowing that my mom is happy and likes the environment. The menu is country cooking and wonderful. My mom is happy with all the activities that she...
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.
Lakeview ManorLakeview Manor is a senior living community in the compact, historic city of Springfield, GA. Our beautiful lakeside community overlooks White Deer Lake, and features numerous paved walking trails, gardens and outdoor sitting areas. Springfield is a scenic city that is filled with...
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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 Tarboro, SC

The average cost of senior living in Tarboro is $4,318 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allendale, SC with an average of $3,137 per month.

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

Tarboro, SC
$4,318/mo
$4,096/mo
$4,059/mo

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

Tarboro, SC
$4,318/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,274/mo
Independent Living
$4,318/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,660/mo
Studio
$4,934/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,894/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,333/mo

Senior living costs in Tarboro 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: Tarboro, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTarboro, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,318/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,274/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,274/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tarboro, SC:$4,318/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Tarboro, SC:$4,274/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tarboro, SC:$4,274/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Tarboro, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tarboro 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
Tarboro, SC$5,018/mo$4,706/mo+6.6%
South Carolina$2,914/mo$2,790/mo+4.4%
National$2,981/mo$2,851/mo+4.6%
Tarboro, SC
2024 average cost:$5,018/mo
2023 average cost:$4,706/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$2,914/mo
2023 average cost:$2,790/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,981/mo
2023 average cost:$2,851/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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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 Tarboro

Recent reviews for independent living in Tarboro

Lakeview Manor in Springfield, GA

5.0
Lakeview Manor is a beautiful location with a warm and welcoming staff. Our family selected Lakeview based on its' friendly, family atmosphere. Our senior family members settled in within the first week, enjoying new friends and activities.

Palmettos Of Bluffton in Okatie, SC

4.5
Like most communities right now Palmettos is going through some staffing issues, but we are still having a good experience. They have activities, but with our loved ones being in memory care instead of watching TV we think they would benefit more if they did more one on one activities, or small ...
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Canterfield of Bluffton in Ridgeland, SC

5.0
It's a really nice place and I feel we are getting a really good value. You couldn't ask for a better staff, the medical staff, kitchen staff just everybody is wonderful. I would recommend this facility to others.

Tarboro independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tarboro independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tarboro, 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 Tarboro 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 Tarboro 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
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Tarboro 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 Tarboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tarboro 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 Tarboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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Okatie Pines Retirement Community, Benton House of Bluffton and Vineyard Bluffton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tarboro, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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