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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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Cost of independent living in St Stephen, SC

The average cost of senior living in St Stephen is $4,041 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, SC with an average of $3,106 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Stephen, SC vs. nearby cities

St Stephen, SC
$4,041/mo
$4,310/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Stephen, SC vs. the state and national average

St Stephen, SC
$4,041/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Stephen vs. other types of senior living

$3,745/mo
Independent Living
$4,041/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in St Stephen, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,966/mo
Studio
$4,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,379/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,098/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in St Stephen

Recent reviews for independent living in St Stephen

Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes in Charleston, SC

5.0
The staff and residents are super friendly. There are lots of activities, and they are awesome for the residents. The breakfast is available Monday through Friday, and this is awesome for us. On Wednesdays they offer a happy hour, and they even include some appetizers.

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Summerville Estates

5.0
I really am happy with everything so far. My mom seems to be adjusting well. I think the friendliness of the staff and brightness of the facility stand out most. Also it is extremely clean.

St Stephen independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Stephen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Stephen, 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 St Stephen 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 St Stephen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Stephen, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in St Stephen 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 St Stephen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Stephen 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 St Stephen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
40%
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The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing, Daniel Pointe Retirement Community and Quality Care Residential Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Stephen, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 94 independent living facilities near St Stephen, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in St Stephen, South Carolina are The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing and Daniel Pointe Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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