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Assisted Living Communities in Columbia, South Carolina

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Columbia, SC below include 47 Assisted Living facilities with...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, SC and Nearby Cities

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$4,000

Chapin

$3,800

Elgin

$3,588

Columbia

$3,546

Lexington

$3,515

Ridgeway

$3,000

Irmo

$2,999

West Columbia

$2,481

Paying for Assisted Living in Columbia

Assisted Living costs in Columbia start around $3,546 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Columbia and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Columbia

Eligible seniors in South Carolina can receive financial assistance from the state's Medicaid program, Health Connections. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Columbia

Columbia and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Columbia, please visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Columbia

Columbia-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Fairforest Grove Senior Living

My mother is in Fairforest Grove Senior Living. They need to improve on their response time when a resident pushes their pendant. They need to be a lot kinder and gentler when they come to a...

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Pennie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Harmony at Columbia

My son is now at Harmony at Columbia. It meets my son's needs. All of the people are very courteous and very friendly. They seem to care about our needs. Everybody that I've met there has been very...

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Elizabeth

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookdale Harbison

My grandmother moved to Brookdale Harbison October 2023. The facility is clean. The atmosphere looks cozy and like home. The management really cares about their residents. The staff is friendly and...

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