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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lee County, SC

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Lee County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Lee County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 128 independent living facilities in Lee County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Richland, Florence or Sumter.

Lee County Independent Living Facilities | 596 Reviews

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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Lee County, SC
The Carolinian in Florence, SC
4.0

Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

Brookdale Columbia
4.9

I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Florence Place
5.0

The Director and Staff are all amazing! My husband and I were super impressed with how much like home it feels. They decorate for all occasions making it even more inviting. Highly recommend and on a 5 star rating I give them a TEN!!!

The Colonial at Old Camden

209 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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41 reviews

All categories are rated 5. I couldn't ask for a better facility for my mom. The management and staff are amazing at the Colonial at Old Camden!

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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With Southern charm and homelike community features, The Colonial at Old Camden provides a warm, lively community setting for seniors seeking assisted living services. Designed with purpose and endless hospitality, the community not only offers attentive care, but also offers stellar amenities,...

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The Legacy of Camden

719 Kershaw Highway, Camden, SC 29020

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.2
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8 reviews

Transitioning our family patriarch to assisted living has been stressful but the Legacy management and staff have gone above and beyond to help make this difficult task as smooth as possible. Every single...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Legacy of Camden is a beautiful, quaint retirement community in Camden, South Carolina, just northeast of Columbia, SC. Our assisted living community has 40 apartments, and offers assistance with the activities of daily living, as needed by each individual.The Legacy of Camden is now under...

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The Retreat at Carolina Bay

1340 Carolina Bay Blvd, Hartsville, SC 29550

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8.0
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2 reviews

Overall we had a great experience at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. I especially liked that they take an individualized approach to each patient's care.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Terrabella Windsor Lake

9370 Windsor Lake Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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45 reviews

I would recommend. They are caring and mindful of the residents needs and security. We picked them because of the size, location, reviews and affordability.

Provides: Independent Living
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We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!

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Florence Place

1938 Mountain Laurel Ct, Florence, SC 29505

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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32 reviews

My mother has been here for 6 months and is well cared for. The ladies are all a wonderful caring group. Thank you all for the Love and understanding you all have. Dementia is a horrible disease and i see a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Florence Place is a pet friendly senior living community in Florence, SC, where we provide residents with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a...

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Forest Lake Manor

4405 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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75 reviews

Staff is nice, office not as helpful with paperwork, insurance as would like. Activities pretty nice. Not a diverse population of residents. Mostly white females… haven’t been happy with level of attention...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In a beautiful homestead with an expansive Southern-style front porch, you'll find Forest Lake Manor, a family-style senior community. Enjoy a quiet walk in the courtyard, relax with friends by the fountain, or visit with family in the dayroom. Located in the heart of Forest Acres, Forest Lake...

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Merrill Gardens at Columbia

2205 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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34 reviews

She likes it but doesn't love it. It's pricey for what you receive. She does seem to be more active there and has church every Wednesday. The staff are 50/50 it depends on who you have working.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Merrill Gardens at Columbia is a new senior living community offering independent living and memory care. We are located next to Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, one mile from the State House and downtown. We offer luxury senior living in the heart of revitalized BullStreet District....

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Jenni-Lynn

915 Hook Ave., West Columbia, SC 29169

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
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35 reviews

We chose Jenni-Lynn because of the nice location. Quiet neighborhood located conveniently to grocery and dining. Within our budget. Very kind and personal staff. 4 of the nurses attended my moms...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Jenni Lynn Assisted Living and Independent Living has been serving Seniors for over 30 years. We are located off Hwy 378 in West Columbia, 1 mile from Lexington Medical Hospital. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that keep our resident healthy and safe, while providing...

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Benton House of Florence

1370 Celebration Blvd, Florence, SC 29501

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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11 reviews

Most of the staff are wonderful. I think some of night staff stole some of Mama's jewelry and but we had a box we had asked her to put it in when she was not wearing it. Also any money we left always got...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Florence the most desired in the...

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Brookdale Columbia

251 Springtree Drive, Columbia, SC 29223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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34 reviews

We are very pleased with Brookdale.Everyone here does their best to make our mother feel comfortable as she has to adjust to her new home.The staff is friendly to our family as we visit with our mother each...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Greatest AdventureTucked away in a beautiful building in Columbia, South Carolina, you can experience a retirement rich in luxury amenities and spacious accommodations. With personalized care plans, an action-packed events calendar and a warm and friendly group of residents, you may think you...

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The Blake at Woodcreek Farms

385 Spears Creek Church Rd, Elgin, SC 29045

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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17 reviews

This has been a great move for our love one, having moved her from [community name removed]. Her personal care is much more focused and maintained. Her medical care and attention is maintained, resulting in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located at the entrance of Woodcreek Farms in Northeast Columbia, The Blake at Woodcreek Farms is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...

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Harmony at Columbia

2300 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review Score
57 reviews

I would tell a friend my mother has been very pleased with Harmony independent living. She's found a group a ladies she enjoys. The staff is very friendly. Communication through email to the billing office...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to The Harmony Collection at ColumbiaIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Columbia, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...

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Holiday Columbia Pines

1720 Devonshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29204

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
Review Score
42 reviews

The most friendly/helpful staff. They really do their best to assist every person's needs. The price is great and affordable. Activities daily. Transportation driver is awesome. He really cares about the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Forest Pines provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated just outside of Columbia's downtown, you'll enjoy our beautiful grounds and facilities while enjoying all of the convenience and culture of the state's capitol. We're just minutes away from shopping,...

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Sumter Terrace Assisted Living

1180 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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3
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8.6
Review Score
16 reviews

My mother was a resident for a very short time; but during that time I was very happy with the care that she received. Her room was a good size for her and the staff were very friendly. My family and I...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Do more of what you love.If you’re ready to redefine your independence with more freedom, then Sumter Terrace (formerly Brookdale) might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have help with managing medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...

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Sumter Grove Senior Living

2500 Lin-Do Court, Sumter, SC 29150

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
8.5
Review Score
16 reviews

We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Warm and inviting are just two words one would use to describe Sumter Grove Senior Living.From the front porch rockers to the neighborhood feel, once you have walked through our front doors, our goal is to make you feel welcome every day. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal...

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Wildewood Downs Retirement Community

731 Polo Rd., Columbia, SC 29223

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8.0
Review Score
39 reviews

This is a great community and you should come and visit. They have activities like art work, work out classes, walking, dinner parties, movies, bridge and more for the residents to do. I even entered a...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Personalized assisted living services are designed for individuals who are no longer safe or comfortable living alone or without medical supervision nearby. These residents may require various levels of assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) from medication management to assistance with...

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Mill Creek Manor

651 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.1
Review Score
38 reviews

I recently had the opportunity to visit Mill Creek Manor Nursing Home, and I wanted to share my impressions based on my experience. Staff: The staff at Mill Creek Manor truly stand out. From the moment I...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Mill Creek Manor Independent, Assisted Living, & Memory Care, located in beautiful Columbia, SCMill Creek Manor is conveniently located to dining, shopping, and surrounded by beautiful Sesquicentennial Park.Here at Mill Creek Manor we provide a senior living neighborhood with the...

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The Legacy of Hartsville

1901 West Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
7.0
Review Score
6 reviews

Very friendly staff and very accommodating. I am in Colorado, and they are in South Carolina. Communication is great, but it gets tricky from communicating from one staff person to another at times. They...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Legacy of Hartsville is tucked securely within a quaint community of families and neighbors. Within minutes of the hospital and medical offices in one direction and a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, The Legacy is proud to offer services and amenities, activities...

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Covenant Place of Sumter

2825 Carter Rd, Sumter, SC 29150

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1 review

It worked out real well, it's a fine place.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

A group of caring people in Sumter, South Carolina made a unique promise, a covenant, to their community to create a Continuing Care Retirement Community where the needs of mature adults and their loved ones could be met. The result of that promise is Covenant Place – a warm, inviting retirement...

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Gardens at Sumter

2065 Mccrays Mill Rd, Sumter, SC 29154

3
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1 review

I like this community for the care that my mother is getting from the nice staff. I like to know she is in a clean community where the staff is patient with her needs. The menu is appealing and she is just...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcoming and warm is the feel you sense after coming to discover the 'Home-like' atmosphere here at McElveen Manor of Sumter, SC. Many of our current residents will tell you, there is no place like home, and McElveen Manor is as close as it gets! We promise each resident an inviting and trendy...

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Gardens at Sumter

2065 Mccrays Mill Rd, Sumter, SC 29154

3
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1 review

I like this community for the care that my mother is getting from the nice staff. I like to know she is in a clean community where the staff is patient with her needs. The menu is appealing and she is just...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcoming and warm is the feel you sense after coming to discover the 'Home-like' atmosphere here at McElveen Manor of Sumter, SC. Many of our current residents will tell you, there is no place like home, and McElveen Manor is as close as it gets! We promise each resident an inviting and trendy...

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Pee Dee Gardens

3117 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501

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10 reviews

Our loved one has made progress as far as how she looks and things like that - her temperament has gotten better. She's adjusted quite rapidly, and she's enjoying the activities. We think looking at her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

When a loved one needs care that can no longer be provided at home, naturally, you want the very best for them. Carolina House of Florence offers basic and, when needed, extended Assisted Living services, which are available in separate wings of our community. We are a leader in providing...

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The Pines at Florence Assisted Living and Memory Care

3006 Hoffmeyer Rd, Florence, SC 29501

10
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27 reviews

They've been really good overall. The staff have a true sense of caring for the people who live there, and they go above and beyond. The facility itself good. And my dad loves the food.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...

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Bethea Retirement Community

157 Home Ave, Darlington, SC 29532

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2 reviews

We toured this community for the care for my mom. The staff was very nice and helpful. The community appeared to be clean and the environment was nice. They offer a good variety of meals that would have been...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Thanks to a thoughtful bequest by Dr. and Mrs. Percy Bethea and the support of South Carolina Baptists, Bethea Baptist Retirement Community opened its doors in 1960. Since then, our philosophy has remained much the same; to provide a secure, dignified environment for older persons who share the...

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Inspire Sandhill

440 Town Center Pl, Columbia, SC 29229

14
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2.0
Review Score
6 reviews

Inspire at Sandhill is a great place for retirement. There are various activities such as swimming, exercise class, name-that-tune night to keep everyone entertained. There is also a small library along...

Provides: Senior Apartments

Welcome to Discovery Village At Sandhill, a state-of-the-art, world-class senior-living community located in Columbia, South Carolina. Unlike any other senior living community in the area, Discovery Village At Sandhill offers outstanding active Independent Living, providing residents with...

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Cost of independent living in Lee County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lee County is 3,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Patrick, SC with an average of 2,984 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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The Colonial at Old Camden, Terrabella Windsor Lake and Florence Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lee County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 128 independent living facilities near Lee County, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lee County, South Carolina are The Colonial at Old Camden. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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