Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, SC

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Columbia, SC area.

Columbia is home to 28 senior living facilities, with options ranging from independent living and assisted living to nursing homes and memory care. Since 24.3% of the city's population are seniors, there is a strong need for quality care, and we understand how crucial it is to find the right fit for your needs. In this article, we will explore the best senior living facilities in Columbia, helping you find the right place for your loved one to enjoy their golden years.

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55 Communities were found near Columbia, SC
Life Care Ctr of Columbia
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3

Life Care Ctr of Columbia

2514 Faraway Dr, Columbia, SC 29223 (2.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home

Life Care Center of Columbia is a skilled nursing facility offering assisted living, nursing homes, and dedicated care for residents with Alzheimer's and other memory conditions.

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3
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Terrabella Windsor Lake
Our Rating:
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5

Terrabella Windsor Lake

9370 Windsor Lake Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223 (3.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

TerraBella Windsor Lake is a senior living community offering active independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in Columbia, SC.

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5
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Studio - Starting at $2,409 per month
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Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
Our Rating:
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4

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community

731 Polo Rd., Columbia, SC 29223 (3.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home

Wildewood Downs is a luxury Continuing Care Retirement Community in Columbia, South Carolina, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehab services.

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4
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Palmetto Southern Comfort Residential Care LLC
Our Rating:
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4

Palmetto Southern Comfort Residential Care LLC

3031 Scotsman Rd., Suite 16, Columbia, SC 29223 (3.7 mi from city center)
Home Care

Palmetto Southern Comfort Residential Care LLC provides non-medical in-home care services with a focus on southern hospitality.

Our Rating:
of 5
4
Mill Creek Manor
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4

Mill Creek Manor

651 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223 (3.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Senior Apartments

Mill Creek Manor is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Columbia, SC.

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4
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Pet-friendly
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Library
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Screening room
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Studio - Starting at $1,700 per month
Two Bedroom - Starting at $2,350 per month
Comfort Keepers of Columbia, SC
Our Rating:
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4

Comfort Keepers of Columbia, SC

117 Alpine Circle, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from city center)
Home Care Memory Care

Comfort Keepers provides in-home care services tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of seniors in Columbia and its surrounding areas.

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4
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Carolina Gardens at Kathwood
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2.5

Carolina Gardens at Kathwood

4520 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206 (4.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is a retirement community in Columbia, South Carolina, offering assisted living and memory care services.

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2.5
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Library
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Studio - Starting at $3,499 per month
One Bedroom - Starting at $3,499 per month
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Brookdale Columbia
Our Rating:
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4.5

Brookdale Columbia

251 Springtree Drive, Columbia, SC 29223 (4.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living

Brookdale Columbia provides assisted living residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional amenities.

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4.5
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Atria Forest Lake
Our Rating:
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5

Atria Forest Lake

4405 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206 (4.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Atria Forest Lake is an assisted living and memory care community offering a family-style residential setting with various amenities and services.

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5
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Library
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Studio - Starting at $4,295 per month
One Bedroom - Starting at $6,795 per month
Palmettos of Parklane
Our Rating:
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4.5

Palmettos of Parklane

7811 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223 (4.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

The Palmettos of Parklane is a senior living community in Columbia, South Carolina, offering both Memory Care and Assisted Living options.

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4.5
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Highlands Senior Living Columbia
Our Rating:
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4.5

Highlands Senior Living Columbia

4112 Hartford St, Columbia, SC 29204 (5.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living

Highlands Senior Living offers dignified living in happy, healthy, and highly affordable communities.

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4.5
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Rice Estate
Our Rating:
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4

Rice Estate

100 Finley Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 (5.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Home Care Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home

Rice Estate is a continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation, long-term care, and various healthcare services.

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4
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Avalon Place
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2

Avalon Place

1030 Atlas Rd, Columbia, SC 29209 (5.9 mi from city center)
Independent Living Residential Care Home Senior Apartments

Avalon Place is a senior apartment community located in Columbia, South Carolina, offering one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors aged 55 and above.

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2
Pet-friendly
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One Bedroom - Starting at $676 per month
Two Bedroom - Starting at $798 per month
Holiday Columbia Pines
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4.5

Holiday Columbia Pines

1720 Devonshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29204 (6 mi from city center)
Home Care Independent Living Senior Apartments

Holiday Columbia Pines is an independent living community in a quiet neighborhood near downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

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4.5
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Pet-friendly
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Fitness center and classes
Beauty salon/Barber shop
Technology center
Art classes
Outdoor areas
Resident parking
Guest parking
Library
Laundry services
Social and common areas
Transportation services
Studio - Starting at $2,079 per month
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J.R. HomeCare
Our Rating:
of 5
4

J.R. HomeCare

259 Meadow Springs Dr, Columbia, SC 29229 (6.2 mi from city center)
Home Care

J.R. HomeCare is a nurse-owned in-home care company in Columbia, SC, providing premium services including after surgery care, maternity/postpartum care, and exclusive elder care services.

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4
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Inspire Sandhill
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4.5

Inspire Sandhill

440 Town Center Pl, Columbia, SC 29229 (6.6 mi from city center)
Independent Living Senior Apartments

Inspire Sandhill is a 55+ active adult community offering independent living apartments with upscale amenities.

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4.5
Wi-Fi
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Resident parking
Guest parking
Library
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Gardening
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Social and common areas
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One Bedroom - Starting at $1,665 per month
Two Bedroom - Starting at $3,225 per month
Harmony at Columbia
Our Rating:
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4.5

Harmony at Columbia

2300 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229 (7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Harmony at Columbia is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in a supportive environment.

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4.5
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The Haven in the Summit
Our Rating:
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4.5

The Haven in the Summit

3 Summit Terrace, Columbia, SC 29229 (7.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

The Haven in the Summit is a memory care community located in Columbia, SC, designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

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4.5
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Studio - Starting at $4,550 per month
Shared Bedroom - Starting at $3,830 per month
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55 Plus Apartments
Our Rating:
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4.5

Haven at Congaree Pointe 55 Plus Apartments

2401 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209 (7.7 mi from city center)
Independent Living Senior Apartments

Haven at Congaree Pointe is an affordable housing community for adults 55 and older, offering modern apartment homes with various amenities.

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4.5
Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Beauty salon/Barber shop
Outdoor areas
Resident parking
Guest parking
Library
Gardening
Screening room
Social and common areas
One Bedroom - Starting at $805 per month
Two Bedroom - Starting at $946 per month
Merrill Gardens at Columbia
Our Rating:
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4.5

Merrill Gardens at Columbia

2205 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201 (7.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living

Merrill Gardens at Columbia offers vibrant, connected senior living with independent living and assisted living options in the heart of downtown Columbia.

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4.5
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Wi-Fi
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Fitness center and classes
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Library
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Ensor Forest
Our Rating:
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4.5

Ensor Forest

4520 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 (7.9 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments

Ensor Forest is a low-income senior apartment community located at 4501 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.

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4.5
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Walters Residential Care
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4.5

Walters Residential Care

821 Duke Ave, Columbia, SC 29203 (8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Residential Care Home

Walters Residential Care is an Assisted Living community located at 821 Duke Avenue in Columbia, SC, providing 24-hour care and support for seniors.

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4.5
Beauty salon/Barber shop
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Library
Gardening
Screening room
Social and common areas
Laurel Crest
Our Rating:
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4.5

Laurel Crest

100 Joseph Walker Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169 (9.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home

Laurel Crest is a nonprofit Life Plan Community in West Columbia, SC, offering maintenance-free Independent Living, plus access to a full continuum of Long-Term Care.

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4.5
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Hands and Hearts Home Care - West Columbia, SC
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5

Hands and Hearts Home Care - West Columbia, SC

650 Sunset Boulevard, Suite B, West Columbia, SC 29169 (9.6 mi from city center)
Home Care Memory Care

Hands and Hearts Home Care provides industry-leading home care with the highest standards and ethics, offering specialized care for Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer patients, autism care, and non-medical care.

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5
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Integrity Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
4

Integrity Home Care

300 Long Pointe Ln #220-S, Columbia, SC 29229 (9.8 mi from city center)
Home Care

Integrity Home Care is a trusted provider of 24-hour in-home care services in Columbia, SC, emphasizing professional care tailored to client needs.

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4
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Map of Assisted Living in Columbia

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Life Care Ctr of Columbia
  • Terrabella Windsor Lake
  • Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
  • Palmetto Southern Comfort Residential Care LLC
  • Mill Creek Manor
  • Comfort Keepers of Columbia, SC
  • Carolina Gardens at Kathwood
  • Brookdale Columbia
  • Atria Forest Lake
  • Palmettos of Parklane
  • Highlands Senior Living Columbia
  • Rice Estate
  • Avalon Place
  • Holiday Columbia Pines
  • J.R. HomeCare
  • Inspire Sandhill
  • Harmony at Columbia
  • The Haven in the Summit
  • Haven at Congaree Pointe 55 Plus Apartments
  • Merrill Gardens at Columbia
  • Ensor Forest
  • Walters Residential Care
  • Laurel Crest
  • Hands and Hearts Home Care - West Columbia, SC
  • Integrity Home Care

Assisted Living Locations in Columbia

Most assisted living facilities in Columbia can be found in the Forest Acres, Northeast Columbia, Dentsville, and West Columbia communities. Forest Lake Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 4405 Forest Drive in Forest Acres. Merrill Gardens at Columbia is located in the BullStreet District, close to the Midlands and minutes from Lake Murray, with shopping, parks, and dining.

Wildewood Downs, located at 731 Polo Road, is a luxury community in the Wildewood neighborhood that is a 37-acre gated community with three ponds and lush landscaping. Vitality Living Columbia is located at 1951 Clemson Road in Northeast Columbia, near the Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia Canal, and Riverfront Park. Assisted living facilities in Columbia are accessible via major roads like Interstates 20, 26, 77, and 126, state Highway 277, and U.S. Highway 1. Local roads that can access facilities include Forest Drive, Sunset Boulevard, and Farrow Road.

Hospitals in Columbia

Older adults living in Columbia have access to several good healthcare options. Hospitals like Prisma Health Richland, Lexington Medical Center, MUSC Health Columbia Downtown, and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital are available to serve aging adults. These hospitals can be reached using I-20, I-26, I-77, Highway 277, Route 1, and roads like Sunset Boulevard.

Things to Do in Columbia

Columbia is known for its deep Civil War roots, synchronous fireflies, and boiled peanuts. Columbia has a bunch of activities for seniors to get out and about all over the city. Some are completely free! Older adults will want to pay a visit to Soda City Market, Columbia’s town square, which has more than 200 producer-only vendors (products only made or grown). Plus, there’s free live entertainment and a great opportunity to connect with other locals.

Spend a fun-filled day with the grandkids at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (which has a senior discount!). It is home to more than 2,000 animals, botanical gardens, interactive exhibits, and a giraffe feeding area. Science and history enthusiasts will like the South Carolina State Museum, which features a planetarium, an observatory, and exhibits detailing South Carolina’s history. At Sesquicentennial State Park, you can easily plan a day of fun for you and your loved ones. It’s a 1,419-acre park with a 30-acre lake surrounded by trails, boat rentals, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a campground. Connecting with nature and spending time with loved ones is an instant mood booster. Plus, the fresh air and exercise is great for your health! Getting around town in Columbia can be done using the main public transit called The COMET, ride-hailing apps, and taxis.

Senior Living Statistics for Columbia, South Carolina

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type

Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $3,844
Memory Care $3,918
Independent Living $3,342
Nursing Home: Private Room $4,346
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $3,748
Nursing Home: Studio $4,432
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $4,857

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Columbia

City Average Monthly Cost
Columbia $3,844
Sumter $3,296
Chapin $3,611

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Columbia compares to South Carolina and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Columbia $3,844
South Carolina $4,087
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Columbia

28

Columbia

56

Surrounding Area

347

South Carolina

Columbia Senior Demographics

Population

Columbia has a population of 138,019.
  • 49.4% Male
  • 50.6% Female

Marital Status

  • 29.7% Married
  • 10.6% Divorced
  • 55.8% Never Married
  • 3.9% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 24.3% of the population.
  • 9.1% in their 50s
  • 8.3% in their 60s
  • 4.8% in their 70s
  • 2.1% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 49.9% White
  • 39.5% Black
  • 2.7% Asian
  • 0.2% Native
  • 0.2% Pacific
  • 1.7% Identifying as Other
  • 5.9% Mixed Race
  • 5.7% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Columbia

For those exploring options beyond Columbia, South Carolina, there are plenty of senior living choices at various price points. Prices start at an average of $3,611 per month in Chapin and reach up to $3,915 per month in Ridgeway. Other nearby choices include Lexington, West Columbia, and Cayce.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Lexington $3,669
West Columbia $3,834
Camden $3,797
Irmo $3,696
City Average Monthly Cost
Cayce $3,884
Gaston $3,848
Chapin $3,611
Ridgeway $3,915

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.