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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, SC

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

We found 21 communities near Columbia, SC
Merrill Gardens at Columbia

Merrill Gardens at Columbia

2205 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201 (1 mi from city center)
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Hands and Hearts Home Care - West Columbia, SC

Hands and Hearts Home Care - West Columbia, SC

650 Sunset Boulevard, Suite B, West Columbia, SC 29169 (2.2 mi from city center)
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Holiday Columbia Pines

Holiday Columbia Pines

1720 Devonshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29204 (2.6 mi from city center)
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Twilite Manor

Twilite Manor

2306 Forrest Road, Cayce, SC 29033 (3.3 mi from city center)
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Carolina Gardens at Kathwood

Carolina Gardens at Kathwood

4520 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206 (3.8 mi from city center)
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Atria Forest Lake

Atria Forest Lake

4405 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206 (3.9 mi from city center)
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Colonial Gardens

Colonial Gardens

3565 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169 (4.1 mi from city center)
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Caring Hands and Hearts, LLC

Caring Hands and Hearts, LLC

1905 Sunset Blvd. Suite C RM 13, West Columbia, SC 29169 (4.1 mi from city center)
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Haven at Congaree Pointe 55 Plus Apartments

Haven at Congaree Pointe 55 Plus Apartments

2401 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209 (4.2 mi from city center)
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Jenni-Lynn

Jenni-Lynn

915 Hook Ave., West Columbia, SC 29169 (4.3 mi from city center)
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Carolina Gardens at West Columbia

Carolina Gardens at West Columbia

2705 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169 (4.8 mi from city center)
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Avalon Place

Avalon Place

1030 Atlas Rd, Columbia, SC 29209 (4.8 mi from city center)
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Pines Columbia

Pines Columbia

190 McSwain Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169 (5 mi from city center)
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Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers

3937 Sunset Boulevard Suite H, West Columbia, SC 29169 (6.8 mi from city center)
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Brookdale Columbia

Brookdale Columbia

251 Springtree Drive, Columbia, SC 29223 (7.5 mi from city center)
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Palmettos of Parklane

Palmettos of Parklane

7811 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223 (8 mi from city center)
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Terrabella Windsor Lake

Terrabella Windsor Lake

9370 Windsor Lake Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223 (8.9 mi from city center)
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Comfort Keepers of Columbia, SC

Comfort Keepers of Columbia, SC

117 Alpine Circle, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29223 (8.9 mi from city center)
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Brookdale Harbison

Brookdale Harbison

51 Woodcross Drive, Columbia, SC 29212 (9.3 mi from city center)
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Fairforest Grove Senior Living

Fairforest Grove Senior Living

120 Fairforest Rd, Columbia, SC 29212 (9.4 mi from city center)
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Palmetto Southern Comfort Residential Care LLC

Palmetto Southern Comfort Residential Care LLC

3031 Scotsman Rd., Suite 16, Columbia, SC 29223 (9.4 mi from city center)
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  • Merrill Gardens at Columbia
  • Hands and Hearts Home Care - West Columbia, SC
  • Holiday Columbia Pines
  • Twilite Manor
  • Carolina Gardens at Kathwood
  • Atria Forest Lake
  • Colonial Gardens
  • Caring Hands and Hearts, LLC
  • Haven at Congaree Pointe 55 Plus Apartments
  • Jenni-Lynn
  • Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
  • Avalon Place
  • Pines Columbia
  • Comfort Keepers
  • Brookdale Columbia
  • Palmettos of Parklane
  • Terrabella Windsor Lake
  • Comfort Keepers of Columbia, SC
  • Brookdale Harbison
  • Fairforest Grove Senior Living
  • Palmetto Southern Comfort Residential Care LLC

Senior Living Statistics for Columbia, South Carolina

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Columbia varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Columbia
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
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom N/A
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Cost of Living in Columbia


In 2024, the cost of living in Columbia includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Columbia $3,844
Chapin $3,611
Sumter $3,296

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

Available Senior Living Facilities in Columbia


Number of senior living facilities in:

Columbia

21

Surrounding Area

44

South Carolina

283

Columbia Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of Columbia, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

Columbia has a population of 22,938.
  • 51.3% Male
  • 48.7% Female

Marital Status:

  • 11.7% Married
  • 6.7% Divorced
  • 80.1% Never Married
  • 1.4% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 13.1% of the population.
  • 4.3% in their 50s
  • 5% in their 60s
  • 2.6% in their 70s
  • 1.2% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 66.6% White
  • 23.5% Black
  • 3.7% Asian
  • 0% Native
  • 0% Pacific
  • 1.7% Identifying as Other
  • 4.5% Mixed Race
  • 2.6% Hispanic

Cities Near Columbia

Not set on Columbia? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
Lexington $3,669
West Columbia $3,834

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.