Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Columbia, SC below include 37 Assisted Living facilities with 407 reviews. On average in Columbia, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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CARING STARS WINNER
2300 Clemson Rd. , Columbia, SC 29229
4.4
(37 reviews)
"We really liked Harmony at Columbia. Whether you're living on your own or in the assisted living part, you will all have lunch together in a very beautiful lunch hall. They offer planned meals, but they also have alternatives, which I like. You could..."
$3,090
51 Woodcross Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
4.5
(15 reviews)
"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 knowledgeable. My grandma loves her apartment and th..."
$3,950
CARING STARS WINNER
251 Springtree Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
3.9
(29 reviews)
"Brookdale Columbia was a very nice and very accommodating facility. The rooms were nice. The dining area was nice. I liked the menus because they changed and then sometimes you could order things that weren't on the menu, which I liked, too. The fami..."
$3,110
1951 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
5.0
(2 reviews)
"It was an excellent facility. There was nothing I didn't like about it. It was absolutely beautiful and top-notch. Everything was nice there. It was like a resort. The apartments were nice. The food and all the amenities were top-notch. They have fi..."
$3,800
731 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
4.2
(29 reviews)
"Wildewood Downs is a fairly small place, so my mother gets the attention she needs, and it's got a really good staff. They are friendly and skilled. Her needs are being met in a timely manner. I think the whole place is a five-star community. It's ve..."
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4405 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
4.5
(10 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved in yesterday. So far, so good. The staff has been excellent. I couldn't ask for better. They're just very personable, and everybody is very professional. They've taken good care of her. It's very clean. It's decorated nicely an..."
$4,295
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651 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
3.9
(28 reviews)
"My mother has been well cared for since she first entered this facility for assisted living about three years ago. She has since progressed to memory care and the transition was very smooth. It offers a fine, bright and clean facility with consiste..."
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120 Fairforest Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
4.1
(12 reviews)
"We went into the memory care section of Fairforest Grove Senior Living and it was very nice. If it was within our budget, we would have liked for dad to be housed there. While we were there, they were doing group therapy where they were doing some ty..."
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7601 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
3.8
(21 reviews)
"My mother-in-law was at NHC HealthCare, Parklane and we were very pleased with them. Nurse Dixon was very, very friendly and made us feel that my mother-in-law was in a good place and they were taking good care of her. It was very clean. They were ve..."
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2205 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201
4.0
(9 reviews)
"I am moving into Merrill Gardens at Columbia. It was a brand-new facility. It opened 2 years ago. It was very modern, big, bright, with huge double windows. So, there was a lot of light coming in. It was a 4-story building. The first floor was a welc..."
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100 Finley Road, Columbia, SC 29203
3.7
(14 reviews)
"The staff is great! The activities are outstanding..."
$2,324
2514 FARAWAY DRIVE, Columbia, SC 29223
3.7
(11 reviews)
"The rooms were comfortable, and the staff was kind and confident. The Physical Therapy was very helpful and got me back on track to return back home to my loving family. I would recommend this facility to anyone seeking Rehabilitation services. I am..."
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7811 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I did a tour of The Palmettos of Parklane. The guy that took me around was very nice and very pleasant. The closets in that place are beautiful, you can move into the closet. Their closets were better than most of the rooms I have seen. But the rooms..."
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534 Wil Stel Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My ex-husband is at Harbison Hall for only a day, so I don't really have a basis to judge. But it's very nice. It is definitely affordable, too. The staff is nice and they provide him with normal care, like assistance with bathing. They have activiti..."
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4520 Trenhom Road, Columbia, SC 29206
Our assisted living program offers residents personalized assistance, with all-inclusive amenities. The care that each resident receives is unique to his or her needs. Each resident is assessed prior to move-in and is assessed regularly throughout their stay. This ensures our residents are always receiving the proper care for their needs.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Health
$3,499
PROMOTION!
385 Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin, SC 29045
4.7
(10 reviews)
"My dad is in the memory care area of The Blake at Woodcreek Farms. He has a wonderful room. It's spacious enough. He has a sense of having an apartment and the people are wonderful. They try very hard to keep up with everybody and make sure everybody..."
$3,495
990 Columbia Avenue, Irmo, SC 29063
4.4
(17 reviews)
"My mom moved into Harbison Shores, which has more of a resort than a home atmosphere. It's very well-kept, updated, clean, and has no smell. There's no junk sitting everywhere like you see in a rehab facility. We put her furniture in a room so it's p..."
$3,299
5422 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29072
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I personally love Spring Oak Lexington. I thought it was great, and I thought the tour was great. The staff was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. The rooms were very roomy. There's a variety to choose from with a different..."
$3,118
PROMOTION!
308 Humphries Rd, Ridgeway, SC 29130
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My wife has been there now for 4 months. Family atmosphere exists. I visit on a very regular basis and have no complaints whatsoever. ..."
$3,500
3959 Fish Hatchery Rd, Gaston, SC 29053
3.4
(9 reviews)
"My friend moved to Highlands Senior Living Gaston. It's a very happy place. They're so well cared for, and they just have smiles on their faces, and they're doing a lot for them. It's just nice to go there. Her apartment is a little small, but it's c..."
$2,595
Assisted Living
Angela
4.0
Review of Harmony at Columbia
My mom moved into Harmony at Columbia. Everyone seems very friendly, helpful, and caring. I was a little uneasy about leaving her the first day, but everybody was helpful. It wasn't a perfect day...
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Margaret
4.0
Review of Harmony at Columbia
I was in Harmony at Columbia for a while, but they wouldn't let me have my dog. When I was there I did not need as much assistance as I do now, but they were very good. They had good food.
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ReviewerFC110624C
2.0
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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$4,000
Chapin
$3,800
Elgin
$3,588
Columbia
$3,546
Lexington
$3,515
Ridgeway
$3,000
Irmo
$2,999
West Columbia
$2,481
Assisted living facilities often accept several forms of payment, promoting access to affordable care. Many local seniors rely on Medicaid and veterans’ benefits to cover their monthly fees, while personal income and assets bridge funding gaps and ensure the long-term financial viability of residential care.
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.
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.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Central Midlands Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging | 803-376-5390 | The AAA serves assisted living residents in the Columbia region through case management, advocacy and legal support. It operates the Advance Directives program, which gives seniors copies of the South Carolina Advance Directive forms, and it refers individuals to community resources through the Information, Referral and Assistance Program. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | 800-868-9095 | The long-term care ombudsman helps assisted living residents navigate issues such as residents’ rights violations, involuntary move-out orders and billing issues. The ombudsman also helps seniors find ways to pay for long-term care. |
| Harvest Hope | 803-254-4432 | Harvest Hope operates food pantries throughout the Columbia region via over 300 partner agencies. Through this organization, seniors can find nutrition programs that provide up to 6 days of nonperishable and perishable grocery items. |
| Vet Center | 803-765-9944 | The vet center provides free, confidential counseling for older veterans living with depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. Its specialists also refer veterans to community supports, including benefits assistance programs. |
| Insurance Counseling | 803-376-5390 | The State Health Insurance Assistance Program helps seniors apply for Medicare and Medicaid, which may help them pay for assisted living. Seniors can speak with the program’s counselors to get help comparing insurance plans and determine eligibility for public assistance. |
| Hyatt Park Leroy Moss Community Center | 803-733-8445 | This city-funded community center hosts table games, line dancing, cooking classes and age-friendly fitness and sports programs for older adults. Additionally, it hosts the Senior Arthritis class every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from 10-11 a.m. |
| The Lourie Center | 803-252-7734 | This center offers social and recreational programming for those aged 50 and over, with free membership for Columbia residents. At this location, visitors participate in foreign language classes, nutrition and fitness programs, educational lectures and group activities. |
| South Carolina Legal Services | 888-799-9668 | At this nonprofit organization’s Columbia office, seniors find information on avoiding consumer scams, understanding assisted living residents’ rights and obtaining civil legal assistance. The office can help them resolve issues related to consumer debt and public benefits. |
| Meals on Wheels | 803-252-7734 ext. 234 | The Meals on Wheels program provides home-delivered meals and friendly visits to seniors unable to maintain a healthy diet due to transportation or financial challenges. The organization sets meal costs according to a sliding scale, but no one is denied meals due to inability to pay. |
| South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships | 803-771-9404 | The local CAP oversees the Aging In Place Housing Repair Program. This provides free and low-cost home modifications and repairs for older adults, helping many delay assisted living or nursing home placement. |
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.
Assisted living facilities promote a safe and comfortable environment for seniors who need daily support through tailored services and amenities. From individualized care plans to structured daily activities, local facilities offer a range of features to promote an active and engaged lifestyle. When comparing local assisted living centers, seniors typically consider the scope of services and activities a facility has to offer. Some of the most popular features include:
Learn more about these and other services and amenities in Columbia by speaking with a Caring.com Family Advisor.
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