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Atria Forest Lake
4405 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206Assisted LivingMemory CareNo description available
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Merrill Gardens At Columbia
2205 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201Assisted LivingIndependent Living"A warm and friendly community with lots of options to engage, as well as privacy when you want it. We think we’ve found the perfect spot for my mother in the assisted living wing, and hubby and I are seriously eyeing the over-62 Independent apartments!" - Jen
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5
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$3,311
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Brookdale Harbison
51 Woodcross Drive, Columbia, SC 29212Assisted Living"Staff are amazing!! Would highly recommend!! The tenure here with the staff is amazing, 5, 10 and 15 years of caring for the residents in this community. If you are looking for a smaller more intimate community with a homelike feel, you have found the place. " - Elizabeth
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5
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Brookdale Columbia
251 Springtree Drive, Columbia, SC 29223Assisted LivingNo description available
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Jenni Lynn
915 HOOK Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169Assisted Living"We love it here. We have a new executive director, who we hope will be even better than before. We are still getting settled in.. The cottage we have is great! My husband especially loves the patio...he can feel the wind and hear the birds singing in the trees that are fairly close to the patio. I love the residents of the facility. I play the piano every Sunday at the morning service. And I talk ..." - Cindy K.
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Carolina Gardens At Kathwood
4520 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206Assisted LivingWelcome to Carolina Gardens at Kathwood – a premium home for seniors ideally located near Lake Katherine in Columbia, South Carolina. Here your loved one will receive exceptional care from our friendly and knowledgeable team of caregivers who are committed to making our residents feel right at home. As part of our Assisted Living Program, our seniors have the choice of filling their days with a ...
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Palmettos Of Parklane
7811 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223Assisted LivingMemory CareThe Palmettos of Parklane provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in a modern senior living community in Columbia, SC. The cost of a one-bedroom residence at this property is about $3,800 a month, which is on par with the $3,808 average for the region. All residents of this senior living community benefit from a secure environment, restaurant-quality dining, wee...
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Colonial Gardens Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living
3565 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169Assisted LivingMemory CareColonial Gardens is a memory care and transitional assisted living facility committed to their community, their residents, and their families. This retirement community is located in West Columbia, South Carolina, a city is known for its friendly, welcoming, and affordable options. Situated along eight miles of the beautiful lower Saluda and Congaree Rivers, your loved one will be surrounded by na...
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Lexington Place
190 Mcswain Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169Assisted LivingNo description available
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Harbison Hall Assisted Living
534 Wil Stel Road, Columbia, SC 29229Assisted LivingNo description available
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Fairforest Grove Senior Living
120 Fairforest Road, Columbia, SC 29212Assisted LivingMemory CareNo description available
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Carolina Gardens At Harbison
990 Columbia Avenue, Irmo, SC 29063Assisted LivingMemory CareNo description available
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Carolina Gardens At West Columbia - CLOSED
2705 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169Assisted LivingMemory CareNo description available
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Walters Residential Care
821 Duke Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203Assisted LivingNo description available
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$3,088
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1203 East Muller Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203Assisted LivingBoard and Care HomeNo description available
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Kensington I
100 Kensington Road, Columbia, SC 29203Assisted LivingBoard and Care HomeNo description available
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Westside Residential Home
4112 Hartford Street, Columbia, SC 29204Assisted LivingNo description available
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$2,721
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731 Sims Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205Assisted LivingBoard and Care HomeNo description available
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$3,239
/moDowdy's Community Care Home 2
4609 Arlington Street, Columbia, SC 29203Assisted LivingBoard and Care HomeNo description available
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$2,874
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2206 Hertford Drive, Columbia, SC 29210Assisted LivingBoard and Care HomeNo description available
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Cost of assisted living in Columbia area
According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $5,996 per month for assisted living communities in Columbia. The national average for assisted living costs in 2023 was $5,844. Overall, assisted living costs in Columbia are 3% higher than the national average.
Compare average cost of assisted living in Columbia, SC with county, state and national averages
Compare average cost of assisted living in Columbia, SC with nearby cities
The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Assisted Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.
$4,329/mo
Ridgeway
$5,001/mo
Camden
$4,882/mo
Elgin
$6,136/mo
Lexington
$4,642/mo
West Columbia
$5,095/mo
Newberry
Cost of care trends and insights for Columbia, SC
How are Assisted Living costs Columbia this year?
Assisted Living prices have risen an average of 17.96% a year since last year. Below is the median cost each year and its percent increase, according to our proprietary data. On average, assisted living in Columbia, SC is $5,996/mo.
Montly median cost for assisted living, 1 bedroom: Columbia, SC (2023)
$5,996
+17.96% year over year
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Get to know assisted living in Columbia, SC
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Number of assisted living communities in Columbia, SC
50
Number of assisted living communities in Richland County
Assisted Living amenities in Columbia, SC
83% of these assisted living have walking paths
56% of these assisted living feel like home
Average Seniorly Community Score in Columbia, SC
4.9
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Seniorly Community Score
What is Seniorly Community Score?
The Seniorly Community Score is a comprehensive and unbiased rating system that takes into account multiple factors crucial to senior living quality. We've meticulously analyzed thousands of senior living communities across the country to create an innovative and accurate assessment of each community's strengths and offerings. The Seniorly Community Score employs a user-friendly scale from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying an exceptional senior living community and 1 representing the lower end of quality, ensuring an easy-to-understand and transparent evaluation for families.
Compare average Seniorly Community Score of assisted living communities by city
Average Seniorly Community Score by city
3.8
Ridgeway
3 assisted living communities
5.9
Camden
3 assisted living communities
5.3
Elgin
3 assisted living communities
7.3
Lexington
6 assisted living communities
6.1
West Columbia
7 assisted living communities
Explore other types of communities in Columbia, South Carolina
Independent Living
For active older adults who want to downsize to a home in a retirement community but don’t need help to live independently.
Nursing Homes
For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery. Nursing Homes are also known as skilled nursing facilities.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
For residents who want to age in place as their care needs change—from Independent Living to nursing care. Requires a buy-in fee.
Board and Care Home
Homes in residential neighborhoods that are equipped and staffed to provide daily care for a small number of residents.
Memory Care
A supervised and secured community designed to support engagement and quality of life for residents living with dementia.
Compare Columbia area average monthly costs for Assisted Living
| Compare assisted living cost to nearby cities | Average monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Columbia | $3,297 |
| West Columbia | $2,843 |
| Irmo | $2,839 |
| Hopkins | $2,845 |
| Lexington | $2,953 |
| Blythewood | $3,208 |
| Elgin | $3,200 |
| Chapin | $3,650 |
| Ridgeway | $2,844 |
| Camden | $3,676 |
| Orangeburg | $3,331 |
Helpful Resources
Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Assisted LivingAssisted Living: Your Definitive Guide for 2023
Understanding the Cost of Assisted Living
Understanding the Assisted Living Experience
The Healthy Aging Handbook Your PDF Guide
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