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Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and South Carolina Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $1,580
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $511 - $3,250
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: Unknown
National average: 1:6
Overview of The Retreat at Lady’s Island

Come and visit the Retreat at Lady’s Island located in Beaufort, SC. This vibrant senior living community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. This community is known to have scenic views from the historic area of Beaufort and is accessible to other nearby places for dining, festivals, and cultural events. Here, residents can choose from a wide array of accommodations with varying floor plans that are specially designed to their personal preferences. In terms of memory care services, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are treated through the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood. As for respite care, residents can avail a short-term stay of up to 60 days.

The community is dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive environment wherein residents can enjoy the following amenities and services: full-service salon, courtyard, movie theater, on-site chapel, game room, pet therapy, main and private dining room, medication management, daily housekeeping, personal laundry and linen service, etc. With its commitment to delivering the best-in-class care, seniors can acquire a safe and secure living.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Beaufort, SC

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 1 independent living communities in Beaufort, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Beaufort, SC?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Beaufort, SC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Beaufort, SC?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.