Best Independent Living in Greenville, South Carolina

10 communities found

Greenville, South Carolina lists 12 independent living communities, all of them rated, with an average rating of 4.5 based on 686 reviews read. Across these 12 communities, private rooms, social activities, housekeeping and gathering or activity spaces are each present in all 12, and wheelchair accessibility and 24-hour staff appear in 11.

10communities
4.5average rating, 10 rated
770family reviews read

Merrill Gardens at Greenville

Greenville, South Carolina

4.9(50)

Independent Living

Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community

Greenville, South Carolina

4.8(46)

Independent Living

Haywood Estates by Barclay House

Greenville, South Carolina

4.6(77)

Independent Living

Oaks at Chanticleer

Greenville, South Carolina

4.5(65)

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

From $2,783/mo

Rolling Green Village

Greenville, South Carolina

4.4(233)

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

From $2,499/mo

TerraBella Greenville

Greenville, South Carolina

4.4(70)

Independent Living

Swansgate Retirement Community

Greenville, South Carolina

4.4(43)

Independent Living

Cascades Verdae

Greenville, South Carolina

4.3(156)

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Shepherd's Care Assisted Living Center

Greenville, South Carolina

4.3(18)

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Greenville Glen

Greenville, South Carolina

3.9(12)

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Best-rated independent living in Greenville

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1
Merrill Gardens at Greenville
4.9 (50 reviews)· Independent Living
Merrill Gardens at Greenville holds a 4.9-star average from 44 Google reviews, though no detailed review comments or amenity information were provided.
2
Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community
4.8 (46 reviews)· Independent Living
Maple Brook Terrace has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 46 Google reviewers, though no detailed review text is available.
3
Haywood Estates by Barclay House
4.6 (77 reviews)· Independent Living
Haywood Estates by Barclay House holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 71 Google reviews, with no detailed review content available.
4
Oaks at Chanticleer
4.5 (65 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Oaks at Chanticleer holds a 4.5-star average from 65 Google reviews, though no detailed review text or amenity information was provided.
5
Rolling Green Village
4.4 (233 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 22 units
Rolling Green Village is a skilled nursing / long-term care community in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed for a small number of residents and carrying a strong overall Google rating. Beyond the rating, no detailed…
6
TerraBella Greenville
4.4 (70 reviews)· Independent Living
7
Swansgate Retirement Community
4.4 (43 reviews)· Independent Living
Swansgate Retirement Community shows a strong overall satisfaction rating from families, though specific reviewer comments and amenity details were not available.
8
Cascades Verdae
4.3 (156 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
9
Shepherd's Care Assisted Living Center
4.3 (18 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
10
Greenville Glen
3.9 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

What families say about independent living in Greenville

Counted across the review summaries of 10 Greenville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Cost and billing comes up most often for families, noted in 92% of communities, followed by communication with families at 75% and building and upkeep at 25%. On the praise side, food and dining, activities and social life, value for money, building and grounds, and memory care are each mentioned in 17% of communities.

Praised most

Food and dining 20%
Activities and social life 10%
Value for money 10%
Medical and nursing care 10%
Building and grounds 10%

Concerns raised

Cost and billing 90%
Communication with families 80%
Building and upkeep 30%
Activities and social life 10%

“Our friend's band played there for a big party they had last week. We were impressed by the whole place! The building, the staff and the food were all great.”
Jones, on Merrill Gardens at Greenville, Aug 2026

“Love this community! Kelly is such a great Executive Director.<br>Something is always moving and shaking for the residents.<br>We had a good time on our visit with the staff and residents”
Dana, on TerraBella Greenville, Jul 2026

“I work with a couple of memory care residents and the staff is always doing some activities with them. I love it. I was able to participate in a couple of activities with my people and we had a lot of fun. Everyone here is friendly and helpful. Thank you to the staff and management there. You're awesome!”
Shawna, on Cascades Verdae, Jul 2026

Independent Living in Greenville: the figures

•Most common amenities: private rooms (10), housekeeping (10), social activities (10), gathering / activity spaces (10), wheelchair accessible (9), 24-hour staff (9).

How families pay for independent living in South Carolina

Most South Carolina families pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of their own pockets at first, drawing on savings, pensions, Social Security and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family already holds a policy, can offset part of the monthly cost as well. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet the eligibility rules may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit paid in addition to a standard VA pension that can be put toward the cost of care.

The full picture for the state: Independent Living in South Carolina.

Independent Living near Greenville

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

City	Communities	RatingAverage rating	Distance
Simpsonville9.1 mi	7	4.2 / 5	9.1 mi
Greer9.2 mi	21	4.1 / 5	9.2 mi
Easley12.3 mi	21	4.3 / 5	12.3 mi
Inman21.9 mi	10	3.9 / 5	21.9 mi
Boiling Springs24.8 mi	8	4.4 / 5	24.8 mi
Spartanburg26.4 mi	39	4.1 / 5	26.4 mi
Anderson27.4 mi	19	4.4 / 5	27.4 mi
Hendersonville, North Carolina33.4 mi	20	4.2 / 5	33.4 mi

All of South Carolina: Independent Living in South Carolina. Closer to home? Compare independent living near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 10 communities listed in Greenville, 770 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.

Reading on this

Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Greenville ask about.

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Independent Living in Greenville: Common Questions

How many independent living communities are in Greenville, South Carolina?

MyLivingChoice lists 10 independent living communities in Greenville, South Carolina, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

How much does independent living cost in Greenville?

Among Greenville communities that publish pricing, independent living starts around $2,499/month, with an average published starting rate near $2,641/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.

Which independent living communities in Greenville are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Merrill Gardens at Greenville (4.9★, 50 ratings), Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community (4.8★, 46 ratings), Haywood Estates by Barclay House (4.6★, 77 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Greenville?

Beyond independent living, Greenville has assisted living (20 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (13 communities), memory care (10 communities), at-home care (6 communities), home health (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate independent living in Greenville?

Families rate Greenville independent living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 770 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Greenville independent living communities?

Across the review summaries of 10 Greenville communities, the most common praise is food and dining (mentioned for 20%), activities and social life (mentioned for 10%), value for money (mentioned for 10%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (90%), communication with families (80%), building and upkeep (30%).