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Best Independent Living in Greenville, SC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 independent living communities in Greenville, SC using SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in SC
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Jul 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 41/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Greenville, SC. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Greenville, SC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Greenville (Metro Area)

Info below is compiled from the SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Linville Court at The Cascades Verdae
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenville (Cascades Verdae)
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 90
Rank #270 / 305
Yes
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 34
Rank #196 / 221
1 bed-
TerraBella Greenville
IL
Greenville (East Augusta Place)
-Yes
76
Facility 76
SC AVG 34
Rank #2 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedC
Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community
IL
Greenville (Verdin Road)
-Yes
54
Facility 54
SC AVG 34
Rank #29 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Rolling Green Village Assisted Living Facility
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenville
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 90
Rank #240 / 305
Yes--A+
Merrill Gardens at Greenville
IL
Greenville (Payne-Logan)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
SC AVG 34
Rank #4 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Cascades Verdae
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenville (Cascades Verdae)
92
Facility 92
SC AVG 90
Rank #126 / 305
Yes
9
Facility 9
SC AVG 34
Rank #193 / 221
1 bed / 2 bed / 3 bedA
Harmony at Five Forks
IL
AL
MC
Simpsonville (Five Forks Road)
92
Facility 92
SC AVG 90
Rank #126 / 305
Yes
57
Facility 57
SC AVG 34
Rank #22 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Springs at Simpsonville
IL
AL
MC
Simpsonville (East Curtis Street)
89
Facility 89
SC AVG 90
Rank #141 / 305
No
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 34
Rank #39 / 221
Private Rooms-
Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park
IL
AL
MC
RC
Simpsonville (Harrison Bridge Road)
-Yes
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 34
Rank #63 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Haywood Estates by Barclay House
IL
Greenville (Hudson Acres)
-Yes
38
Facility 38
SC AVG 34
Rank #93 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Overture Greenville
IL
Greenville
-Yes
30
Facility 30
SC AVG 34
Rank #130 / 221
1 bed / 2 bed-
The Woodlands at Furman
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenville (Trailhead Court)
-No
10
Facility 10
SC AVG 34
Rank #189 / 221
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Overview of Linville Court at the Cascades Verdae

A proud member of The Cascades Verdae Linville Court stands as one of the premier homes that have set the standard for premium nursing and rehabilitative care. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation– management ensures you get a hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. The premier nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized. Linville Court has continuously provided world-class hospitality in a resort-like environment.

Linville aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that they have the best services such as housekeeping, transportation, medication management, and daily assistance with tasks. The nursing home provides quality services that measure high-end levels of care such as wound care, pain management, therapy, and strengthening coordination exercises.

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TerraBella Greenville

11 E Augusta Pl, Greenville, SC 29605
Overview of TerraBella Greenville

TerraBella Greenville is an independent living community on East Augusta Place in Greenville, South Carolina, operated by Provincial Senior Living. The community sits about 2.4 miles from Greenville’s city center in a walkable pocket of the city, scoring 76 out of 100 for walkability, which means many everyday errands can be handled on foot. For residents who prefer not to drive, transportation services are available for appointments and outings.

The building is a three story community offering studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments, with floor plans ranging from roughly 325 to 943 square feet. That spread gives residents room to choose between a compact, easy to manage space and something closer in size to a small house. Pets are welcome, which matters to families who want a parent to keep a companion animal through the move.

Daily life is organized around three named programs. Sensations covers the dining experience, Celebrations brings together social events and educational activities, and Dimensions focuses on health and wellness. Fitness and recreation offerings support that wellness side, giving residents structured ways to stay active without leaving the community.

TerraBella Greenville also arranges supportive services for residents who need a bit more help. Speech, occupational, and physical therapy programs are available on the community’s side, along with hospice services, so a resident’s care can adjust over time without an immediate move elsewhere. For an independent living community, that layer of clinical support is a practical advantage, particularly for couples with differing needs or for someone recovering from a hospital stay. Families weighing the community may want to ask how those therapy and hospice arrangements work in practice.

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Overview of Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community

Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community is an independent living community on Verdin Road in Greenville, South Carolina, about 7.4 miles from the city center. The community has been operating for roughly 16 years, giving it a settled track record in the area. It is led by executive director Ms. Carol Babbitt. The setting is a three story building in a residential pocket of Greenville, with a walk score of 54, meaning some errands can be handled on foot while most trips will involve a short drive.

Housing comes in studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments, ranging from about 523 to 1,094 square feet. That spread gives residents room to choose based on how much space they want and whether they are moving as a couple or on their own. Pets are welcome, which matters to many people weighing a move from a longtime home.

Daily life here is built around convenience and activity. Dining is available around the clock, and concierge and transportation services help residents handle appointments and errands without needing to drive. The community includes a fitness center and a program of fitness and recreation offerings for residents who want to stay active.

Shared spaces give the community its character. There is a library, a chapel, a beauty salon, and a theater, alongside winding walking paths and outdoor recreation areas that make the grounds usable in Greenville’s mild climate. For families comparing independent living options, it may help to walk the grounds and see how the outdoor spaces and common areas fit into a typical day. Together these spaces suit someone who wants an independent apartment with the option of company, structured activity, and services close at hand.

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Overview of Rolling Green Village Assisted Living Facility

Rolling Green Village Assisted Living Facility is a nursing home in Greenville, South Carolina, set on a 175 acre campus in Greenville County as part of a continuing care retirement community. The community is operated and owned by Rolling Green Village and has been in continuous operation for 49 years, giving it a long-standing presence in the area. It accepts Medicare and private pay, which gives families more than one way to help cover the cost of care.

The community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing alongside its nursing home services, so residents can move between levels of care on the same campus as their needs change. With 52 beds, it’s a moderately sized setting, and residents commonly stay for shorter periods, averaging around 19 days, pointing to a strong emphasis on short-term rehabilitation alongside longer-term nursing care. Occupancy runs at close to 85 percent.

Nursing support stands out here. Total nursing care averages about 7 hours and 30 minutes per resident each day, and residents also have access to on-site speech, physical, and occupational therapy, along with dedicated rehabilitation and respite care services. For residents living with memory loss, the community maintains a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit as part of its care model.

State inspections of the facility have touched on a mix of quality-of-care, resident-rights, and pharmacy-related matters over time, with the items on file noted as corrected. Families touring the community may want to ask how those areas are monitored and maintained day to day.

Dining includes multiple venues, among them a private dining room, giving residents some choice in where and how they eat. The community also allows residents to bring their pets, which can ease the transition into a new home for both residents and their families.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Greenville

Merrill Gardens at Greenville is an independent senior living community offering resort-style amenities in Greenville, South Carolina. Located near the historic Main Street, the Kroc Aquatic Center, and Fluor Field, the community is within walking distance of numerous shopping and dining options, providing easy access to a wide variety of local attractions, parks, and museums.

With a month-to-month rental option, Merrill Gardens at Greenville offers flexibility and quality senior living from a family-owned company that values connection. Residents can choose from 129 apartment options, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, and enjoy concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping. The community’s Anytime Dining program provides fresh, restaurant-style meals served seven days a week, allowing residents to live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies. Established in 1993, Merrill Gardens is one of the most respected senior living providers in the country, with a strong foundation of family, community, and entrepreneurial spirit. Merrill Gardens at Greenville is designed to promote easy access to local attractions and offer residents a vibrant, neighborhood-like living experience.

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Cascades Verdae

10 Fountainview Terrace, Greenville, SC 29607
Overview of Cascades Verdae

Cascades Verdae sits at 10 Fountainview Terrace in Greenville, South Carolina, in a car-dependent part of the city where a Walk Score of 9 means essentially no walkable access to services. What makes this address worth noting is what’s happening inside the building rather than outside it. This is a 92-bed nursing facility running at 85% occupancy, with an average length of stay of 56 days. That stay length is the operational signal here: Cascades Verdae is built around short-term post-acute recovery, not long-term residence.

The staffing figures are among the more telling pieces of information available on the community. Total nursing care runs 6 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day, including 3 hours and 9 minutes of nurse aide time, 1 hour and 27 minutes of LPN/LVN coverage, and 56 minutes of RN time. The facility carries rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, respite care, and 24-hour staffing on its service list. Medicare and private pay are both accepted.

The amenity set is genuinely unusual for a nursing home. An indoor heated therapy pool, salon and spa services, concierge service, restaurant-style dining, complimentary continental breakfasts, and pet-friendly accommodations together describe a physical environment that prioritizes comfort alongside clinical function.

For someone leaving a hospital who has a choice in where they recover, that combination of solid staffing hours, a post-acute service model, and resort-adjacent amenities in Greenville are features worth taking seriously.

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Overview of Harmony at Five Forks

Nestled in Simpsonville, South Carolina, Harmony at Five Forks offers fulfilling lifestyle. This premier community with a range of needs, from independent living to assisted living and memory care. Personalized care plans ensure each resident receives the support they need to thrive. Harmony at Five Forks prioritizes resident well-being. Thoughtfully designed apartments promote comfort and independence, while a dedicated staff fosters a welcoming and supportive environment.

Spacious floor plans offer a variety of options to suit individual preferences, all bathed in natural light and featuring modern amenities. Life enriched by delicious chef-prepared meals, engaging activities, and opportunities for social connection. Harmony at Five Forks provides a rich menu of services and amenities, from fitness classes and art sessions to social gatherings and outings to explore the nearby city of Greenville.

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Overview of The Springs at Simpsonville

The Springs at Simpsonville is a senior living community on East Curtis Street in Simpsonville, South Carolina, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care in a single setting. The community is operated by Curtis Group LLC and led by administrator Leigha M. Freeman. It is an 89 bed, single story building with private rooms throughout, which keeps daily movement simple for residents who use a walker or wheelchair and makes the building easier for staff to cover.

Having three levels of care under one roof matters for families thinking past the first year. A resident who moves in needing light assistance can shift toward more supportive care, or into memory care, without leaving a familiar building or starting over with new staff. The memory care side is a dedicated wing built around specialized programming rather than a few rooms set aside within general assisted living, which tends to mean a calmer environment and staff who work with cognitive change every day.

Medical support is handled largely on site. In house physician services and therapy reduce the number of outside appointments a resident has to travel to, and transportation services cover the trips that do come up. Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital sits a little over a mile away, which is worth knowing when an urgent need arises. Fitness and recreation programming rounds out the week for residents who want structure to their days.

The setting is close in, about three tenths of a mile from Simpsonville’s city center, with a walkability score of 52 out of 100. That puts some errands within walking distance while a car still handles most trips, a practical middle ground for visiting family. Greenville is a short drive away for relatives coming from the wider metro area.

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Overview of Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park

At 538 Harrison Bridge Rd in Simpsonville, South Carolina, Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park runs as a three-story community covering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Housing comes in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom sizes, and pricing starts from $3,200 up to $6,000 a month.

A Walk Score of 44 out of 100 means a few nearby services are reachable on foot, though most errands still call for a car. For families with an animal in the household, pets are welcome here too.

Respite care is built into the offering, useful for families who need a short-term stay rather than a full move. What stands out most, though, is the amenity list: an indoor heated saltwater pool and a theatre aren’t standard features at most communities this size, and they sit alongside a fitness center, multiple dining venues, and an outdoor terrace. Transportation services and additional fitness and recreation programming fill in the rest.

Four care types, real price flexibility across a wide range, and a genuinely distinctive amenity set point to a community built for families who want breadth in care options alongside a fuller slate of lifestyle features, rather than a smaller, no-frills setup.

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Overview of Haywood Estates by Barclay House

Overlooking scenic grounds and vibrant gardens in Greenville, South Carolina, Haywood Estates by Barclay House is a charming senior living community that offers independent living. Featuring several studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to choose from, the community ensures residents enjoy a comfortable living space tailored to their budget and preferences. Residents needing extra care and support are provided access to health and personal care services available through a reliable third-party provider.

The community provides plenty of opportunities for entertainment and engagement with a wide range of activities and on-site amenities. Residents enjoy access to a billiards lounge, a chapel, and scenic walking paths for relaxing walks with their beloved pets. In addition to light linen, housekeeping, maintenance, and scheduled transportation, residents are relieved from the hassle of cooking with delicious meals prepared by a culinary team with accommodation for a variety of preferences and dietary needs.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Greenville, 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 12 independent living communities in Greenville, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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.