Best Independent Living in Columbia, South Carolina

Best-rated independent living in Columbia

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

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   Lakeview Retirement Community

   5 (23 reviews)· Independent Living

   Lakeview Retirement Community offers all-inclusive, month-to-month independent living near Lake Murray, holding a 5-star Google rating from 23 reviewers.

2. 2

   TerraBella Windsor Lake

   4.8 (26 reviews)· Independent Living

   TerraBella Windsor Lake provides resort-style independent and assisted living with dining, transportation, and activity programs, plus on-site skilled nursing.

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   Wildewood Downs

   4.6 (255 reviews)· Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 32 units

4. 4

   Merrill Gardens at Columbia

   4.7 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

   Merrill Gardens at Columbia offers assisted and independent living options, holding a 4.7 rating from 23 Google reviewers.

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   Holiday Columbia Pines

   4.4 (69 reviews)· Independent Living

   Holiday Columbia Pines is an independent living community holding a 4.4 rating from 69 Google reviews.

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   Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina

   4.5 (6 reviews)· Independent Living

   Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina is an independent living community where one family described therapy services helping their loved one recover and return home.

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   Forest Lake Manor

   4.3 (34 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

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   Springtree Manor Assisted Living

   4 (21 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Springtree Manor offers independent living and skilled nursing alongside assisted living, holding a 3.9 Google rating from 19 reviewers.

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   The Harmony Collection at Columbia

   4 (42 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

   The Harmony Collection at Columbia holds a 4 out of 5 rating on Google, though detailed family reviews are not available.

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    Fairforest Grove Senior Living

    3.4 (16 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

    Fairforest Grove is an assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing community in Columbia, South Carolina, though no written family reviews were provided to describe day-to-day experience. Its Google rating…

What families say about independent living in Columbia

Counted across the review summaries of 14 Columbia communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often praise caring, attentive staff and the food and dining, each mentioned by 47% of the 15 communities, along with activities and social life, also noted by 47%. Medical and nursing care is highlighted by 33%, and building and grounds by 27%. On the concern side, communication with families and cost and billing are each raised by 60% of communities, while staff attitude and building upkeep each come up in 13%.

How families pay for independent living in South Carolina

Most South Carolina families pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of their own pockets at first, drawing on savings, pensions, Social Security and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family already holds a policy, can offset part of the monthly cost as well. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet the eligibility rules may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit paid in addition to a standard VA pension that can be put toward the cost of care.

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Independent Living near Columbia

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

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