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The cost of independent living in Bluffton is about $4,366 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 187 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Pines at Bluffton
44 Photos available
8.6
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
5 star
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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...
Photo of Bloom at Belfair
2424 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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104 reviews
8.4
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104 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
25%
3 star
5%
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1%
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7%
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Bloom is good. [name removed] has settled in nicely and I think the employees do the best they can. I am glad he's there, safe and secure.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bloom at Belfair is a family-owned and operated independent living, independent living plus and memory care establishment. Since 1965, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering a Bloom community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the...
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Photo of Vineyard Bluffton
55 Photos available
8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
5 star
25%
4 star
75%
3 star
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Turnover is high. Assessment charges do not reflect service provided. Rising prices regularly. I think turnover is everywhere and the business model is the same regardless of the facility, so therefore I...
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 Holiday Indigo PinesCommunity card badge
1818 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
9.9
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56 reviews
9.9
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56 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
18%
3 star
5%
2 star
4%
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[name removed] was great. He took his time answering all our questions and showing is around. Made our dad feel right at home. The property was clean. Staff was all super friendly. Great amenities....
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.
Indigo Pines provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated within beautiful grounds on fabulous Hilton Head Island, you'll love the elegant comfort of our facilities while enjoying the charm and convenience of the island. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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Photo of Okatie Pines Retirement Community
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8.5
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13 reviews
8.5
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13 reviews
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I would definitely recommend Okatie Pines Retirement Community! The staff go out of their way to be helpful. There has not been a need for the staff to communicate with us yet, so I'm not sure about...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of TidePointe, a CCRC
1818 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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2 reviews
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My dad had been at TidePointe since their inception - 27 years ago! He loved every minute! He enjoyed every single level of this wonderful CCRC. He and Mother started in their beautiful home which they...
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.
Wake up every day to the coastal beauty Hilton Head has to offer. At Tidepointe, a Vi community, you’ll a enjoy a surplus of lifestyle activities and benefits that will you leave wondering, do you live in a retirement community or a resort?Welcome to Tidepointe, a Vi community, a 63-acre assisted...
Photo of The Addison of Bluffton
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5.3
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15 reviews
5.3
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15 reviews
5 star
27%
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33%
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It was a good experience and would have been so much better if my aunt would have participated in her own care. We picked this community because of good reviews, friendly atmosphere, nice accommodations,...
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 The Addison of...
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Photo of Palmettos Of Bluffton
55 Photos available
6.5
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4 reviews
6.5
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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
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 Canterfield of Bluffton
66 Photos available
3.0
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13 reviews
3.0
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13 reviews
5 star
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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
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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Cost of independent living in Bluffton, SC

The average cost of senior living in Bluffton is $4,366 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gifford, SC with an average of $3,697 per month.

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

Bluffton, SC
$4,366/mo

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

Bluffton, SC
$4,366/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

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

$4,392/mo
Independent Living
$4,366/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,609/mo
Studio
$4,628/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,312/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,809/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bluffton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bluffton

Recent reviews for independent living in Bluffton

The Addison of Bluffton

5.0
We couldn't be any more pleased with my parents move to this community. Everything is working out very well, and they are doing great. We are pleased with everything they have done for our family. They have a great staff in this facility. They are very caring, and have been friendly when we ...
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The Social at Savannah

3.7
We cannot rate the care services because we are in the independent living center. What we like the most about The Social at Savannah is the management and the people as a whole.

Thrive on Skidaway in Savannah, GA

5.0
I can't say it was one specific thing that made our experience great, everything is great. Based on the experience we have had with Thrive on Skidaway, we would recommend them to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

Bluffton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluffton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton 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
33.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
32.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bluffton 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 Bluffton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bluffton 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 Bluffton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Indigo Pines, Helena Square and Thrive on Skidaway are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bluffton, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Bluffton, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Bluffton, South Carolina is Holiday Indigo Pines. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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