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Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Summerville, SC

Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in Summerville, SC.

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Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Summerville, SC

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a beautifully made bed, bedside table, and open closet.

  • Decor

    Cozy bedroom with elegant decor and natural light.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a striped sofa, armchair, and coffee table on a carpeted floor.

  • Building

    A suburban residential building surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Trees

    A modern apartment complex with well-maintained landscaping and an outdoor court.

  • Dining

    Spacious dining area with elegantly arranged tables and modern lighting fixtures.

  • Landscaping

    A modern apartment complex featuring a landscaped outdoor recreation area and sunny weather.

  • Kitchen

    Modern kitchen with dark cabinetry and a central island featuring bar seating.

  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with elegant furniture and a warm color scheme.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy home theater setup with a large projector screen, comfortable seating, and a popcorn machine.

  • Seating

    A spacious home theater with tiered seating, featuring a large screen, projector, and a classic popcorn machine.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped gym room featuring various exercise machines and equipment.

  • Gym

    An indoor gym with various exercise machines on a carpeted floor.

704 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 93 reviews
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2017

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Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living Costs & Pricing

At Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living, the monthly costs for various room types present a compelling value when compared to both Dorchester County and the broader South Carolina market. For instance, a studio apartment is priced at $2,900, significantly lower than the county average of $4,053 and the state average of $3,649. Similarly, the one-bedroom option at Summerville Estates is offered at $3,275, which not only undercuts the county's average of $3,708 but also provides a competitive edge against the state's average of $3,806. The two-bedroom apartments are likewise attractively priced at $4,075 compared to Dorchester County's average of $4,041 and South Carolina's state average of $4,337. These cost comparisons underscore Summerville Estates' commitment to providing high-quality retirement living options that are both affordable and appealing in an increasingly competitive market.

Floor plansSummerville Estates Gracious Retirement LivingDorchester CountySouth Carolina
Studio$2,900$4,053$3,649
1 Bedroom$3,275$3,708$3,806
2 Bedrooms$4,075$4,041$4,337

Overall Review of Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living

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Dining is consistently strong

Dining is a frequent point of praise, with residents describing varied, restaurant-style meals.

Residents and families repeatedly highlight the quality and variety of meals, often calling the food very good or excellent. Multiple reviews describe multi-course dining and options at each meal, and some mention special diets being handled. One family also noted room delivery when they couldn’t get to the dining room, though they felt the added delivery cost was high. A smaller number of reviews mention meal-time frustrations or food quality problems, including an experience with the chef.

  • Spacious dining area with elegantly arranged tables and modern lighting fixtures.
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Staff warmth and responsiveness

Staff is described as warm, welcoming, and responsive to day-to-day needs.

Across reviews, people describe the staff as friendly and comforting, with many noting management is visible and attentive. Several residents mention being greeted by name or treated like family, and others praise prompt help for maintenance requests and support around care routines. A minority of reviews report breakdowns, including miscommunication during onboarding and complaints about management or nighttime concern. Even when issues come up, many reviews still describe a caring approach from the people on-site.

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Clean, well-kept facility

Cleanliness stands out, with reviews describing a bright, well-kept environment.

Many reviews emphasize that the community is extremely clean and well organized, with a fresh feel indoors and attention to upkeep. Visitors and residents also point to maintained common areas and well-kept grounds, including outdoor space for walking or relaxing. A few reviews introduce concerns about bugs/roaches and a deterioration in cleanliness over time. Another review mentions roach issues from a move-in period and says management worked to address them quickly.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Activities are a recurring reason people say residents stay engaged.

Reviews commonly mention scheduled activities and community life, including Bible and church services, arts and cooking classes, educational speakers, and group outings. Several residents describe a movie theater, game nights like bingo, and spaces like a library or areas for social events. Some reviews also mention singers, pianos, and religious services being offered on-site. A small number of reviews say activity options felt limited at certain times or that meal service logistics made daily routines harder.

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Meals delivered, but extra fees

Extra meal delivery costs and overall pricing draw criticism in reviews.

Some reviews accept that delivery may be needed, but they criticize the added cost and describe it as disproportionate. Others explicitly call the community overpriced or extremely expensive. At the same time, the listed pricing range for available units appears below county and state benchmarks, so the concern in reviews seems to center on fees or personal affordability rather than base unit pricing alone.

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Care expectations aren’t for everyone

A few reviews warn that the level of support may not fit everyone’s needs.

Because the community is labeled for independent living, some reviews point out that it may not be the right match when residents need more constant daily care. One review says the person struggled because they couldn’t reliably get to meals, even with delivery available. Another review describes a negative experience tied to expectations around assistance during the first week, and a different review mentions needing help beyond what the community could provide. A separate review says they were able to get extra help through outside caregivers when needed.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Charleston AFB International (12 miles away) Charleston AFB International (12 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Summerville, South Carolina, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With a Catholic church nearby for spiritual needs, as well as various dining options ranging from casual eateries like Matt's Burgers to more upscale choices like The Celtic Knot Pub, seniors can enjoy a variety of culinary experiences. Additionally, there are several healthcare providers in close proximity, including Summerville Family Practice and Low Country Orthopaedics, ensuring easy access to medical care. For leisure activities, residents can enjoy nearby parks such as Nexton Park or relax at cafes like Starbucks. In terms of pharmacies and hospitals, CVS Pharmacy and HCA Healthcare are easily accessible for any medical needs that may arise. Overall, this part of Summerville provides a well-rounded community with convenient amenities for seniors looking to make this area their home.

Places of Worship

  • St John The Beloved Catholic Church (0.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Matt's Burgers (1.1 miles)
  • Alex's Restaurant (1.6 miles)
  • The Celtic Knot Pub (1.6 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (1.6 miles)
  • Captain D's (1.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.7 miles)
  • Kickin' Chicken Summerville (1.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Optical Shop (1.3 miles)
  • Summerville Pediatric Eyecare (1.3 miles)
  • Summerville Family Practice (1.4 miles)
  • Low Country Orthopaedics - David H Jaskwhich MD (1.4 miles)
  • Franklin C Fetter Family Health Center (1.5 miles)
  • Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (1.7 miles)
  • Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Medicine Man Compounding Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)

Parks

  • Nexton Park (3.3 miles)
  • Ashley River Park Site (4.1 miles)
  • The Doggo Manor (4.7 miles)
  • Wescott Park (6.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Davita Kidney Care (3.6 miles)
  • HCA Healthcare (4.1 miles)
  • Lowcountry Outpatient Surgery Center (4.4 miles)
  • Trident Eye Surgery Center (7.5 miles)

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