The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Columbia, SC for 2023
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There are 18 Independent Living Communities in the Columbia area, with 10 in Columbia and 8 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Columbia is $2,666 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,802. Cheaper nearby regions include Orangeburg with an average starting cost of $2,200.
To help you with your search, browse the 174 reviews below for independent living communities in Columbia. On average, consumers rate independent living in Columbia 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Lexington with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in Columbia, SC
Holiday Forest Pines
Provides: Independent Living
1720 Devonshire Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
"My friend will be moving into Holiday Forest Pines. The staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and accommodating to my friend's needs when she wanted to move in.
We saw their activity calendar. I..." More
"My friend will be moving into Holiday Forest Pines. The staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and accommodating to my friend's needs when she wanted to move in.
We saw their activity calendar. I..." More
Caring Star 2016
Harmony at Columbia
Provides: Independent Living
2300 Clemson Rd. , Columbia, SC 29229
"I was very much impressed with Harmony at Columbia, and it was over the top. It was very impressive. The staff during the tour was a great guy. I enjoyed him. He laid out everything. He was very..." More
"I was very much impressed with Harmony at Columbia, and it was over the top. It was very impressive. The staff during the tour was a great guy. I enjoyed him. He laid out everything. He was very..." More
Caring Star 2023
TerraBella Windsor Lake
Provides: Independent Living
9370 Windsor Lake Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223
"I didn't find anything I didn't like about TerraBella Windsor Lake. It's a great community and it's very clean there, and they've got friendly staff. I really liked it. The rooms were set up great..." More
"I didn't find anything I didn't like about TerraBella Windsor Lake. It's a great community and it's very clean there, and they've got friendly staff. I really liked it. The rooms were set up great..." More
Inspire Sandhill
Provides: Independent Living
440 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC 29229
"It’s the time of your life... why not enjoy all its privileges? Introducing Inspire Sandhill, an extraordinary senior apartment community in Columbia designed for you.
Our 55+ apartment rental..." More
"It’s the time of your life... why not enjoy all its privileges? Introducing Inspire Sandhill, an extraordinary senior apartment community in Columbia designed for you.
Our 55+ apartment rental..." More
Lakeview Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
2134 N Lake Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
"Lakeview Retirement Community was a brand new facility built last year, and it's right beside the big dam. The facility was gorgeous. They had massage classes and hairdressers. We ate there. We..." More
"Lakeview Retirement Community was a brand new facility built last year, and it's right beside the big dam. The facility was gorgeous. They had massage classes and hairdressers. We ate there. We..." More
Rice Estate
Provides: Independent Living
100 Finley Road, Columbia, SC 29203
"The staff is great! The activities are outstanding" More
"The staff is great! The activities are outstanding" More
Wildewood Downs
Provides: Independent Living
731 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
"We chose Wildewood Downs for my husband, and we have to move in in 90 days. We were very impressed. We liked the whole place. It had gorgeous landscaping outside, and everything that we would be..." More
"We chose Wildewood Downs for my husband, and we have to move in in 90 days. We were very impressed. We liked the whole place. It had gorgeous landscaping outside, and everything that we would be..." More
Mill Creek Manor
Provides: Independent Living
651 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
"I liked the fact that Mill Creek Manor was more set up for independent living because your apartment was not attached to the main building. You drive over to your apartment, but they also had care..." More
"I liked the fact that Mill Creek Manor was more set up for independent living because your apartment was not attached to the main building. You drive over to your apartment, but they also had care..." More
Merrill Gardens at Columbia
Provides: Independent Living
2205 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201
"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...." More
"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...." More
Upside Columbia
Provides: Independent Living
2801 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated..." More
"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated..." More
Caring Star 2022
Holiday Deepwood Estates
Provides: Independent Living
203 Old Chapin Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
"I was able to tour Holiday Deepwood Estates and it was very nice. It is an older community but they're going to be upgrading it. The staff who gave the tour was very knowledgeable. I saw a..." More
"I was able to tour Holiday Deepwood Estates and it was very nice. It is an older community but they're going to be upgrading it. The staff who gave the tour was very knowledgeable. I saw a..." More
Jenni-Lynn Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
915 Hook Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
"We visited Jenni-Lynn Senior Living and we were very impressed with it. It was an older facility, but they're doing a lot of updating. They're changing the furniture. They're taking up the carpets..." More
"We visited Jenni-Lynn Senior Living and we were very impressed with it. It was an older facility, but they're doing a lot of updating. They're changing the furniture. They're taking up the carpets..." More
Caring Star 2018
The Village at Southlake
Provides: Independent Living
123 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC 29072
"The Village at Southlake was a lovely facility. As you walked in from outside, there was a big bounding white staircase that goes all the way upstairs. It was so beautiful. The dining room was..." More
"The Village at Southlake was a lovely facility. As you walked in from outside, there was a big bounding white staircase that goes all the way upstairs. It was so beautiful. The dining room was..." More
Still Hopes
Provides: Independent Living
One Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169
"We went to Still Hopes Episcopal last year. It was excellent and fabulous. I'm familiar with it because my mother was there. I know the staff there, and their service and accommodation are all..." More
"We went to Still Hopes Episcopal last year. It was excellent and fabulous. I'm familiar with it because my mother was there. I know the staff there, and their service and accommodation are all..." More
Wellmore of Lexington
Provides: Independent Living
200 Wellmore Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
"We're on a waiting list at Wellmore of Lexington. We chose it for proximity to family. It felt good, and the staff was excellent. It was very modern and clean. It was independent. I would recommend..." More
"We're on a waiting list at Wellmore of Lexington. We chose it for proximity to family. It felt good, and the staff was excellent. It was very modern and clean. It was independent. I would recommend..." More
Hulon Greene
Provides: Independent Living
900 Poinsett Pl, , West Columbia, SC 29169
"Hulon Greene is attractive; the grounds are well kept. They have 3 condo buildings where they have 36 units, then they have 114 patio homes. It’s nice. We have plenty of room. Everything is on one..." More
"Hulon Greene is attractive; the grounds are well kept. They have 3 condo buildings where they have 36 units, then they have 114 patio homes. It’s nice. We have plenty of room. Everything is on one..." More
The Columbia Presbyterian Community
Provides: Independent Living
700 DaVega Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
"Very poor call time for rooms. Average 20/ 30 min. If you need immediate care could be life threatening situation. Other than press call button which lights up above door in hall no other form of..." More
"Very poor call time for rooms. Average 20/ 30 min. If you need immediate care could be life threatening situation. Other than press call button which lights up above door in hall no other form of..." More
Cedar Retirement Center
Provides: Independent Living
2091 Sams Elbow Road, West Columbia, SC 29170
"I have a family member staying there. The facility staff are always asking me what they can do for me or my family member. I am able to visit any day at anytime I want without having to call ahead...." More
"I have a family member staying there. The facility staff are always asking me what they can do for me or my family member. I am able to visit any day at anytime I want without having to call ahead...." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Columbia
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Review of Merrill Gardens at Columbia
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. ... Read more
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Review of TerraBella Windsor Lake
TerraBella Windsor Lake was satisfactory for what we saw. It wasn't as plush or upscale as the other place, but they offered some things that the other place didn't offer like the all-inclusive pac... Read more
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Review of Harmony at Columbia
I was very much impressed with Harmony at Columbia, and it was over the top. It was very impressive. The staff during the tour was a great guy. I enjoyed him. He laid out everything. He was very th... Read more
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