Assisted Living Communities in West Columbia, SC

In West Columbia, assisted living residents pay $3,270 for services and housing, making this city among the most affordable places in the state and nation for care. By comparison, the average monthly rate for care in South Carolina is about 10% higher than in West Columbia, and nationally, seniors pay 38% more than the local norm. Even so, assisted living facilities in Sumter typically charge lower rates of $2,663 for services, although care costs in other cities in the region tend to be higher. For example, in Florence, monthly fees exceed rates in West Columbia at $3,456. In Charleston, monthly fees are 21% higher than in West Columbia, and in Hilton Head Island, rates are 38% higher than the local norm.

Assisted living facilities in West Columbia charge approximately $3,270 per month.

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.

Seniors in West Columbia pay $3,270 per month for assisted living. This rate is economical compared to most senior care alternatives in the city, including nursing home care, which starts at $7,300. Seniors who opt for in-home care or home health care pay about 34% more for services than assisted living residents, plus housing-related expenses. In contrast, adult day health care facilities charge $1,376 per month for daytime services.