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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Gaffney
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6.0
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19 reviews
6.0
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19 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
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The staff has kept me well informed of any medical emergencies my mother has had. They also keep us informed of activities occuring at the facility. I looked at other facilities and this one was local.
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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Photo of TerraBella Spartanburg
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8.3
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55 reviews
8.3
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55 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
18%
3 star
12%
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6%
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Tricky, 4 is not enough but 5 may be too much. I would have to give them a 5 for all categories. The staff does a great job as does the management. Very clean and the food is good. We have had no problems. ...
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.
Live in the hub of local activity while enjoying the intimacy of TerraBella Spartanburg. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Spartanburg, SC, offers personalized services and thoughtful amenities that generate excitement and pride among residents and their guests. The caring and...
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7.5
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16 reviews
7.5
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16 reviews
5 star
51%
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31%
3 star
6%
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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super nice...
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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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8.0
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85 reviews
8.0
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Summit Hills has been wonderful! They are a very sweet community and the freedom they give my parents and the assurance of them being well taken care of is priceless. They have welcomed our whole family and...
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.
Summit Hills is a luxury continuing care retirement community in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Located on 50 acres and just minutes from downtown Spartanburg, our private gated community offers a lifestyle that is second to none. Members enjoy beautiful accommodations, industry-leading Care...
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55 Floor plans available
5.9
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150 reviews
5.9
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150 reviews
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11%
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Overall, the staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean. The move in process was smooth. The communication is lacking, it's been hard to get in touch with the Director about questions that I've...
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn, an award-winning full-service luxury senior apartment community located in beautiful Spartanburg, SC. Our senior apartments and well-landscaped neighborhood offer luxurious care, peace of mind, and maximum comfort tailored to the needs of each resident....
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5.3
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4 reviews
5.3
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I moved my grandmother into Bevid Place last July. The staff is super friendly and always helpful. I can reach out to the supervisor on-call 24/7 and they always respond immediately. The facility has done a...
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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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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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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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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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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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
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.
If you want to ensure the quality of care your loved ones deserves, than look no further....Park Place Assisted Living is the answer. Our professional and caring staff go that extra mile in serving our senior adults. Our top priority is to provide our seniors with a lifestyle that enhances the...

Cost of independent living in Gaffney, SC

The average cost of senior living in Gaffney is $3,521 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, SC with an average of $3,029 per month.

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

Gaffney, SC
$3,521/mo
$3,466/mo

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

Gaffney, SC
$3,521/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,521/mo
Independent Living
$3,521/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,512/mo
Studio
$4,584/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,498/mo

Senior living costs in Gaffney 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: Gaffney, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGaffney, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,521/mo$3,897/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,524/mo$4,117/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,521/mo$4,148/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Gaffney, SC:$3,521/mo
South Carolina:$3,897/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Gaffney, SC:$3,524/mo
South Carolina:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Gaffney, SC:$3,521/mo
South Carolina:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gaffney

Recent reviews for independent living in Gaffney

Wesley Court in Boiling Springs, SC

4.8
Heather is the administrator and has been here for 18 years. She is compassionate, a good leader and loves all the residents. Many of the CNA's, med techs and other staff have been here for many years. They get to know every residents needs, likes and dislikes. It has been a great fit for my ...
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TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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Summit Hills in Spartanburg, SC

4.7
I chose Summit Hills because it was a smaller community in size and the staff are very close with the residents. I am in a cottage and the one that I chose is a good size. Overall I am quite happy. My one concern is the activities have been reduced due to covid, so I am looking forward to them ...
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Gaffney independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaffney independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaffney, 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 Gaffney 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 Gaffney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gaffney, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaffney 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 Gaffney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gaffney, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaffney 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 Gaffney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gaffney, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wesley Court, TerraBella Spartanburg and Henderson Care Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gaffney, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Gaffney, South Carolina. See the full list.

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