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Forest Lake Manor

4405 Forest Dr

4.3(34 ratings)· Columbia average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
59 residents

California CDSS

Overnight Staffing
24/7 awake care team members on-site

What Families Think

The Good

  • 24/7 awake care staff on-site
  • Restaurant-style dining for residents
  • Active social calendar for residents
  • Strong average Google rating from 34 reviewers

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Forest Lake Manor is a senior living community in Columbia, South Carolina offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 34 reviews.

About Forest Lake Manor

Forest Lake Manor is an assisted living and memory care community located in Columbia, South Carolina, in the heart of the state. The community serves seniors seeking a social lifestyle with comfortable living spaces and amenities designed to support daily living.

The community provides 24/7 awake care team members, well-appointed suites, restaurant-style meals, and assistance with daily tasks. An active social calendar fosters companionship and enhances quality of life for residents.

Forest Lake Manor combines senior living and care with Southern hospitality. The community features charming decor and employs a caring and friendly staff dedicated to creating a home-like environment for residents and peace of mind for families.

Types of Care at Forest Lake Manor

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Forest Lake Manor

4.3overall · 34 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (34)

Emily

Jun 2026

via Google

I can’t believe this place. Very short staffed. How can you make sure your loved one is safe if they are short staffed. This place has changed over time. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone, not even your family pet. I just can’t believe there are residents still living there in the building how others are speaking about this place on the reviews. I agree with one comment about moving your love one out of this place because it is very short staff to care for your loved one’s and to pay attention to. Move them out.

Tracy Long

Jul 2025

via Google

This is by far the worst place to have your family members. You have residents getting out the building going up street which is very dangerous. They are always short staff so no one is able to really for your safety of your family. The food is not restaurant style. Fixing residents sandwich and potato chips is not healthy when giving 5 days a weeks. The pictures that be posted on their facebook page don’t show what is really going on there. The Activity Director is very deceiving when she acts concerning about the residents but talks about them and their families and will post pictures of them not dress properly or hair done properly. The staff at the front desk is very rude(a woman that’s light skin). The nurse is very useless and doesn’t know anything. Residents have died on her clock because medication is not available for so long. There are so many falls at Forest Lake Manor and residents have died in the past over them. Residents who were walking one day and fall the next day are in wheelchairs. Also don’t expect a call when your family member fall because they will not call and let you know. Very height fall risk because of short staff. If you reading this Please Remove Your Family From Here. A family member just moved out because his mom was found down the street in the middle of the night.

Tina Boies

Jun 2025

via Google

Lovely, kind staff. Very caring, clean. Very positive experience. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a great place for a family member or friend

Renee Culler

Mar 2025

via Google

I Forest Lake Manor is a great place!! My mom has been living there for almost 5 years. She and we are very happy with all that goes on there. All the caregivers are kind and loving and professional. They are special people who have the calling to work with the elderly—which is very important to have!! The food is very good and plentiful. The cooks work with residents if the need a special diet which mom has needed from time to time. The activity director is always planning fun and unique activities and celebrations with decorations, special foods/treats, music, etc. the residents have exercise sessions, manicures, bus trips for ice cream and much more. All in all we are extremely pleased with our mom living at Forest lake manor!! Also the ladies and gentleman who answer the phone at the front desk are wonderful and help “watch over” the residents. They know each resident and their family and always have a friendly welcome when family comes to visit.

Jodi Caddell

Mar 2025

via Google

My sister has been a resident at Forest Manor for only about one month. She has a very rapid progressing form of dementia. At only 63 years old, it's extremely hard to watch her go through and not be able to visit as often as I'd like. On the trips we've made to see her, we've been warmly greeted by all staff and assured that she is being well taken care of. We even got a hug from one of her caregivers on our first visit when they saw us struggling to leave her.<br><br>They keep the social media page full of pictures from their activities and it does my heart so much good to see her interacting. So far, I'm very impressed with Forest Lake Manor!

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What types of care does Forest Lake Manor offer?

Forest Lake Manor offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is Forest Lake Manor located?

Forest Lake Manor is located at 4405 Forest Dr in Columbia, South Carolina.

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