Best Skilled Nursing in Columbia, South Carolina
16 communities found
Columbia has 18 skilled nursing communities, all residential rather than home health agencies, with an average rating of 3.8 across 16 rated communities drawn from 1,482 reviews. Among the 12 communities with Medicare star data, the average is 2.7 stars, including two five-star and four one-star facilities.
- 16communities
- 3.7average rating, 14 rated
- 1,443family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Avodah Home Care, LLC
Columbia, South Carolina
4.9(212)
Home care · no referral needed
Wildewood Downs
Columbia, South Carolina
4.6(255)
Independent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Forest Acres Post Acute
Columbia, South Carolina
4.4(168)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Life Care Center of Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
4.3(245)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best Assisted Living Columbia - Luxury Senior Living Columbia SC & Senior Care South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
5(1)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Columbia, South Carolina
4.2(35)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
BAYADA Home Health
Columbia, South Carolina
Home health
Springtree Manor Assisted Living
Columbia, South Carolina
4(21)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Midlands Health and Rehabilitation Center
Columbia, South Carolina
4(50)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
C M Tucker Jr Nurse Care Center
Columbia, South Carolina
3.3(10)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Fairforest Grove Senior Living
Columbia, South Carolina
3.4(16)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Rice Estate
Columbia, South Carolina
3.6(65)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Columbia
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.9 (212 reviews)· At-Home Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avodah Home Care provides in-home skilled nursing and companion care in Columbia, though most reviews come from job applicants rather than care recipients' families.
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4.6 (255 reviews)· Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 32 units
- 3
4.4 (168 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 132 units
Forest Acres Post Acute, a CMS Four-Star facility, draws praise for its therapy department and caring nursing staff, though call-bell response can be slow.
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Life Care Center of Columbia, South Carolina
4.3 (245 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 179 units
- 5
Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
4.2 (35 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 108 units
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Springtree Manor Assisted Living
4 (21 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Springtree Manor offers assisted living, independent living and skilled nursing on site, holding a 3.9 Google rating from 19 reviewers, though detailed reviews are unavailable.
- 7
Midlands Health and Rehabilitation Center
4 (50 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 88 units
Midlands Health and Rehabilitation Center holds a 4.0 Google rating from 50 reviews and focuses on short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care.
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C M Tucker Jr Nurse Care Center
3.3 (10 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 252 units
This state-owned skilled nursing facility for veterans draws mixed reviews, with praise for dedicated nursing staff alongside concerns about care lapses during COVID-era restrictions.
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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…
- 10
3.6 (65 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 80 units
What families say about skilled nursing in Columbia
Counted across the review summaries of 16 Columbia communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, noted in 61% of the 18 communities, and medical and nursing care, mentioned in 44%. Building and grounds satisfaction appears in 33% of communities, with food and dining and activities and social life each cited in 28%. Communication with families is the top concern, raised in 72% of communities, followed by cost and billing issues in 61%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 63%
- Medical and nursing care 50%
- Building and grounds 38%
- Food and dining 25%
- Activities and social life 25%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 69%
- Cost and billing 63%
- Building and upkeep 19%
- Staff attitude 6%
“I love that staff are friendly and it doesn’t smell like a typical nursing home. A clean facility leaves a good impression.”
“It has been an excellent experience working with Michelle Chaney. Very punctual response time to any question I might have.”
“I am all smiles today. I met some kind wonderful people today at Avodah home care. Mr. Davis and his people made me feel right home. Great folks”
Skilled Nursing in Columbia: the figures
- •Of the 11 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 10 have more than 60.
- •12 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5: 4 rated four stars or better, 3 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (14), 24-hour staff (14), emergency call system (13), wheelchair accessible (12), gathering / activity spaces (12), housekeeping (12).
How families pay for skilled nursing 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.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in South Carolina.
Skilled Nursing near Columbia
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia7.5 mi | 23 | 4.4 / 5 | 7.5 mi |
| Lexington14.2 mi | 28 | 4.4 / 5 | 14.2 mi |
| Camden27.4 mi | 14 | 4.4 / 5 | 27.4 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 16 communities listed in Columbia, 1,443 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Columbia ask about.
- Home Care in South Carolina: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Columbia: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Columbia, South Carolina?
MyLivingChoice lists 16 skilled nursing long term care communities in Columbia, South Carolina, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Columbia are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Avodah Home Care, LLC (4.9★, 212 ratings), Wildewood Downs (4.6★, 255 ratings), Forest Acres Post Acute (4.4★, 168 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Columbia?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Columbia has assisted living (20 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (16 communities), independent living (15 communities), memory care (8 communities), at-home care (7 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Columbia?
Families rate Columbia skilled nursing long term care communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 1,443 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Columbia skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 16 Columbia communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 63%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 50%), building and grounds (mentioned for 38%). The most common concerns are communication with families (69%), cost and billing (63%), building and upkeep (19%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Columbia?
Of the 11 Columbia communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 10 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Columbia nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Columbia carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5. 4 are rated four stars or better and 3 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Columbia bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
