The Best Independent Living Communities in Charleston County, SC

"I went and saw Harmony at Wescott. It was beautiful and new. The facility was nice, bright, and open. It had all the amenities. It was just too far from where I live, and there was a lot of traffic to get to it. They had a salon, a gym, and occupational and physical therapy onsite. The staff were all good. There was nothing wrong with the facility, other than where it was located."

"My sister moved into Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care. The facility is relatively new, which was good. The staff members are pretty good. My sister says the food is good. They offer activities. My sister hasn't participated in anything off-site, but she likes puzzles and anything to stimulate the mind. She's got more than enough to do there. My sister has a microwave and a fridge in her room. They had no pool. They have a lounge area, a game room, a cafeteria, and movies."

"My mom is in independent living at Summerville Estates. I like it because it is clean. It is a really nice place. They have the cafeteria or dining area, where they go sit out and eat. They have a movie theater, where you can go watch a movie just like the regular theaters. They have an activity room, where you can play bingo and all that. They have a beauty salon. My mom can go get her hair done. They have a place outside where they can walk and sit out there. It's really nice. My mom has a door to her room from the outside and inside. The room's really nice. It has the set up in the shower with a bench you can sit on. They have all the things you can hold on to if you're going to fall or something. They have the cords there that you can pull up for emergency if you need someone. They have a church. They have people coming in in the dining area and singing. They have a piano there and all kinds of stuff. I love the place. I want to go there."

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"I'm at Overture Daniel Island. It's very nice, new, and well kept. They have different activities. They take you to different places around the community. They have music that they bring in sometimes at night. They have a game room and just normal things that you find in places like this. The staff was very friendly and very nice. They have a bicycle you could use, they have a game room, a swimming pool, a gym, and yoga classes. I make my own food, but you can order out if you want to. Their price is a little high."

"Overture West Ashley was beautiful. The staff members were excellent. The rooms were gorgeous, spacy, airy, and well-lit. The surroundings were very upscale and very attractive. They have a heated pool. They have physical activities, games, movie nights, and that sort of thing. It's a beautiful building in nice surroundings and adjacent to a shopping center."

"We toured and it was very nice, clean, bright, and airy. Everybody seemed happy there. We liked it, and it is one of our two finalists. All the residents seemed well taken care of and happy. They pretty much had everything. We liked the fact that they had home care that came in. They also had physical and occupational therapy, a salon, and a gym."

Settle into the feeling of home at Revela at Mt. Pleasant. Our independent living community in the heart of Mt. Pleasant, SC offers comfortable homes and resort-inspired amenities, plus a tight-knit community feel in an unbeatable, coastal location. Choose from a variety of one and two-bedroom floor plans for a cozy, cottage-inspired home base that’s all yours. Impressive interior details include hardwood flooring, full kitchens with granite countertops and energy-efficient appliances, and private patios for your own oasis on our scenic grounds. Our community was designed to meet your needs and elevate your lifestyle, whether you’re enjoying delicious meals in our dining room with friends, or staying active at the fitness center and swimming pool. Weekly housekeeping and linen services make life all the more seamless, while transportation services to local appointments and activities allow you to stay connected to your community. Located right off of Route 17 in Mount Pleasant, Revala puts you within quick driving distance of local parks and beaches, convenient retail outlets, and all the dining the Charleston area has to offer. Visit today to find your spot.

"I've been to visit Bishop Gadsden several times for work, and I've always been impressed with the facility. The grounds are immaculate, and the staff have always been friendly and helpful. Although I don't personally know any of the residents, the dining facilities and hallways looked spotless during every visit. It would seem that the senior here have a very active social schedule, and a pair of residents recently became the oldest couple in history to take exchange wedding vows! "

"I'm on a waiting list for South Bay at Mount Pleasant. I was very impressed with the place, and I think it's five years old, and it's very, very clean. The girl I talked to knew exactly what she should have been telling me. I think she was from Penn State, a young lady. She was very knowledgeable, very nice. We were very impressed with her. The apartments are very nice, it's just a nice place. The apartments are up to like 1,900 square feet, which is huge, and you don't have to buy in, which is a big plus. They have everything there that you need. They have cards, painting lessons, exercise classes, and it was actually very close to an area which had restaurants and veterinarian care if you had an animal. We went to where lunch was being served, and it looked very good."

"My sister has been a resident about nine months. She was in independent living until three weeks ago, when she moved into assisted living. She has always enjoyed the meals and recently mentioned that the staff members are all very nice. I find the range of services excellent - more extensive than she is inclined to ask for. I have peace of mind that my sister has the care she needs and sufficient opportunity to form relationships with the other residents. My family and I have. "

"Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park was wonderful. The meals and staff members were above average. Everything was beautiful. It's the best layout I've ever seen for memory care, but it's a little pricey. The rooms were very nice and very well laid out. They had studios and shared rooms. I like that if the wife or the husband progresses more and one of them needs to be moved to memory care, they don't have to go into the memory care unit. They can stay where they're at with their wife or husband and they will get the same care because the rooms are up to code for both types of care. The only problem is they're understaffed."

EXPERIENCE A LUXURY ACTIVE 55+ COMMUNITY Welcome to your new home in our lively and luxurious 55 plus community in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Residents can choose between our one or two-bedroom apartments with open floor plans, chef-inspired kitchens, and ample storage space. Enjoy an active lifestyle at Restore at Carolina Park apartments. Take advantage of our large wellness and recreational center, yoga lawn, outdoor gaming areas, and community bikes. Then, rest and relax at our resort-style pool in one of the cabanas by our outdoor fireplaces. Out in our community, you'll be only moments away from great restaurants and shops. Mt. Pleasant Town Center and Market at Oxford are a short drive away. Residents also enjoy visiting the many parks, golf clubs, and swimming pools nearby. Best of all, the pristine beaches of Isle of Palms are only moments away when you want to escape to the sand and waves. COMMUNITY AMENITIES: 24hr. Emergency maintenance Amazing Staff Club Room & Event Kitchen Clubhouse w/TVs and Games Covered parking for some cars Elevators Handicapped Accessible Online Payment System Online Maintenance Portal Outdoor TV lounge Pet-Friendly Community Wi-Fi Valet Trash Service Outdoor Cabana and Fireplace Game Room with Billiards Table APARTMENT AMENITIES: 1st Floor, No Fenced Yard* 10 ft. Ceiling* Lake view - Faces Lake & Amenities* $40.00 Floor Increase - 4th floor premium* Handicap Accessible Unit* Corner unit - End Unit* Fenced Backyard* Pool view* Amenity Convenience* Premium Amenity View*

"My parents love this place. Caring staff, good food, great care. Clean environment. Spacious rooms. After mom passed away the staff were very compassionate with dad. They spent lots of time talking to him and listening."