Rice Estate
100 Finley Road, Columbia, SC 29203
3.9
(13 reviews)
"The staff is great! The activities are outstanding..."
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100 Finley Road, Columbia, SC 29203
3.9
(13 reviews)
"The staff is great! The activities are outstanding..."
READ MORE7601 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..."
READ MORE2935 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My brother was a resident of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg. They were wonderful. He was very, very happy with the place. He stayed there for 25 days. My brother had a swallowing problem after his stroke, he could not swallow...."
READ MORE2514 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..."
READ MORE2601 FOREST DRIVE, Columbia, SC 29204
3.3
(10 reviews)
"Both of my parents towards the end of their lives had to go to nursing homes. They went to two different homes in Columbia. I have to say, the nursing home environment itself is not a very uplifting environment and the level of stress on all involv..."
READ MORE3514 SIDNEY ROAD, Columbia, SC 29210
2.4
(10 reviews)
"My husband was cared for here for a month before his death. I found the staff warm, friendly, and competent. I visited frequently, at different times of day and night, and always found the place clean and well staffed. My husband was happy here, all ..."
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1007 N KING ST, Columbia, SC 29223
1.6
(3 reviews)
"I would think anyone being put in the position where they have to put a loved one in a care facility would want a clean, hospitable place to start with. after having my mother here for 9 months i found the conditions unacceptable. The bldg smells of ..."
READ MORE1075 Heather Green Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
1.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited my dad when he was in PruittHealth in Blythewood. It was pretty much horrible. They kept him in bed the whole time. He never had any kind of exercise. He had a feeding tube placed in. When he got home, he was severely malnourished. We had ..."
READ MORE2451 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
1.6
(8 reviews)
"Unihealth is a beautiful place, but I wasn’t too happy with it. It is very clean. The staff is very nice but with no experience. They are new. They need consistency and a checklist for each resident that is there. I felt like I had to be there all th..."
READ MORE3001 BEECHAVEN ROAD, Columbia, SC 29204
2200 Harden Street , Columbia, SC 29203
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Heal..."
READ MORE2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036
3.4
(17 reviews)
"My wife is several days into physical rehab at Lowman. She is experiencing a 5-Star situation in all rating respects…facility, therapy, nursing, housekeeping, administration, meals. et al. Over-all staff attention/professionalism is exemplary, IMO. F..."
READ MORE200 Wellmore Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
4.3
(12 reviews)
"My mother is currently at Wellmore of Lexington for short-term rehab, but it's becoming more and more obvious that she's going to need to go to a skilled nursing facility. Once her Medicare runs out, they do not accept Medicaid. Because of that, I'm ..."
READ MORE100 Joseph Walker Dr., West Columbia, SC 29169
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I guess we are going to be pretty happy with Laurel Crest. We have already moved my parents in and everything seems to be working just fine. The staff has all been there for a very long time. They have a beautiful dining facility. They just seemed to..."
READ MORE2993 SUNSET BLVD, West Columbia, SC 29169
3.8
(13 reviews)
"I visited a friend in NHC Healthcare - Lexington rehab. The staff was great. The nurses came in, and they greeted me. I was there whenever she was eating supper and they always helped her. She had a stroke and they helped her take her food apart, and..."
READ MORE700 DaVega Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
3.5
(14 reviews)
"I visited The Columbia Presbyterian Community. The person who showed me around was knowledgeable and helpful. The facilities were very, very nice. I saw a 2-bedroom apartment in independent living, and it was quite large. There's plenty of space for ..."
READ MORE815 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072
2.6
(10 reviews)
"I am a resident of LMC Extended Care. I think they're minimal, and could be better; but overall, I think they're okay. We don't have visitors, we don't have anything like that, to touch your family or anything. It is disheartening. They take good car..."
READ MORE300 Agape Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169
2.4
(5 reviews)
"I went to Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation to visit my aunt. She's happy there and it seemed like everything was in order when I visited. She had no complaints about it. The dining room was nice. Her room looked fine and the staff who helped bring her ..."
READ MORE1645 RIDGE ROAD, Hopkins, SC 29061
"Sedgewood Manor Healthcare Center, located in Hopkins, SC, offers a variety of care options including Skilled Nursing Care, Short-term Rehab..."
READ MORE213 Tanglewood Court, Ridgeway, SC 29130
Nursing home prices in Columbia are lower than the state and national averages, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Local seniors pay about $600 less than the national average, and they save $150 on the state median. However, Columbia is not the most affordable major city in the Palmetto State. Cities with more affordable rates include Florence at $6,388 and Sumter at $6,083, which represents a monthly savings of more than $1,000. On the other hand, average nursing home prices are higher in Charleston and Greenville by $182 and $582, respectively.
Columbia
$7,148
South Carolina
$7,298
The United States
$7,756
Sumter
$6,083
Charleston
$7,330
Greenville
$7,730
Florence
$6,388
In Columbia, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $7,148 per month, and private rooms cost $7,604 per month.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Columbia seniors have other options besides skilled nursing, depending on the level of care and assistance they require. In Columbia, skilled nursing facilities are by far the most expensive option. They cost $2,800 more than assisted living and home health care, which average around $4,290. Adult day health care is the most affordable option, with a median cost of $1,274. However, it’s not appropriate for individuals who require around-the-clock nursing or medical supervision.
Home care
$4,242
Home health care
$4,290
Adult day health care
$1,274
Assisted living
$4,299
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,148
Nursing home (private room)
$7,604
Families and seniors in Columbia have a wealth of resources at their fingertips. Government agencies and nonprofits offer a variety of free and low-cost services to help older adults age in place. Learn more about some of the most helpful programs below.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Central Midlands Council of Governments | (803) 376-5390 | The Central Midland Council of Government is home to the Area Agency on Aging for Columbia and surrounding communities. It’s often the first agency that seniors, caregivers and families call for assistance. Staff members help with in-home care, community-based services, long-term care needs assessments, meal deliveries and ways to pay for institutional supports provided in a nursing home or assisted living facility. |
The Lourie Center | (803) 779-1971 | Named after Senator Isadore Lourie, who was a champion for the state’s elders, this nonprofit senior center offers a rich array of recreational programs for adults aged 50 and older. Scheduled activities include Zumba, tai chi, yoga and bingo. The center, which is more than 500 members strong, hosts art classes, craft workshops, language courses and special events, including Words & Wine, which showcases local authors. The center also provides free transportation for seniors in the downtown area. |
Prisma Health SeniorCare PACE | (803) 931-8166 | The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a national integrated care model that allows seniors to receive medical care, long-term care and personal supports through one provider. It’s open to adults who are aged 55 or older, qualify for Medicare or Medicaid and live in a designated geographic area. Prisma Health’s PACE program offers personalized supports, including primary and emergency medical care, dental services, medications, meals, therapy and adult day care. |
Senior Resources Inc. | (803) 252-7734 | Supporting the local community since 1967, Senior Resources provides Meals on Wheels deliveries, in-home care and transportation, as well as food and veterinary supplies for seniors’ pets. Most services are free or available for a nominal fee to qualifying seniors and disabled adults. Active seniors may be interested in volunteer opportunities offered by this organization. |
South Carolina Community Long Term Care (CLTC) | (803) 741-082 | The South Carolina Bureau of Long Term Care and Behavioral Health Services is in charge of Medicaid home- and community-based services waivers and nursing home placements. Referrals and applications are handled by the Area 5 Community Long Term Care office in Columbia. This government agency can help seniors who may benefit from hands-on care. |
Nursing Homes
Patsy Ann Sowell
1.0
Review of PruittHealth - Columbia
My sister was transferred to Pruitt from Providence Hospital for rehab treatment to be able to walk. She was recovering from Covid 19 which left her too weak to walk. She was neglected physically...
Nursing Homes
Susan
5.0
Review of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
My brother was a resident of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg. They were wonderful. He was very, very happy with the place. He stayed there for 25 days. My brother had a...
Nursing Homes
mbarnold
5.0
Review of Heartland of Columbia Rehab and Nursing Center
Both of my parents towards the end of their lives had to go to nursing homes. They went to two different homes in Columbia. I have to say, the nursing home environment itself is not a very...