Merrill Gardens at Columbia
Merrill Gardens at Columbia
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is an assisted living facility located in Columbia, South Carolina, offering independent living and hospice services on-site. The community is part of Merrill Gardens Senior Living, a senior care company, and provides vision care to its residents. The costs at Merrill Gardens at Columbia start at $3,225 and range up to $6,585, with the average price being $4,905, which is more than the average cost of assisted living in the area. The community is pet-friendly, and while South Carolina requires three meals to be provided per day, it can accommodate vegan or vegetarian diets.
Residents at Merrill Gardens at Columbia are required to have a scheduled, structured activity every day, and the community offers a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. The facility is located near five hospitals, with the two closest being Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Baptist, and has above-average reviews for the area. Merrill Gardens at Columbia offers 120 independent living and assisted living apartments, with concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping. The community features a variety of amenities, including a pet-friendly environment, pool, fitness programs, outdoor areas, and social outings, allowing residents to choose from a range of options to suit their individual needs and preferences.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 504 - 1,172 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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2 miles from city center
2205 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201
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Phone:+1 803-234-5075
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- SC Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- SC Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- SC Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).
- Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- SC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- SC Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
- General: Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- SC Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
- Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.
- SC Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
- Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
- General: Age 60+, SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: $4,250 (individual, higher than standard SNAP).
- SC Specifics: Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.
- Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).
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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SC Specifics:High rural demand; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
South Carolina Respite Care Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- SC Specifics:Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- SC Specifics:Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- SC Specifics:Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- SC Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- SC Specifics:High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- SC Specifics:Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Homestead Exemption Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
- Income Limits (2025):None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; home-focused.
- SC Specifics:Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:$4,250 (individual, higher than standard SNAP).
- SC Specifics:Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).
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Street Address |
Occupancy |
Beds |
SNF Number of Beds |
NF Number of Beds |
Home Revenue |
Payroll Costs |
Total Costs |
Operating Expense |
Net Income |
Total Income |
Patient Revenue |
SNF Avg Length Stay Total |
NF Avg Length Stay Total |
Owner |
CCN |
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| BENZIE T. RICE | 100 FINLEY ROAD | 92.9% | 159 | 80 | $13,221,076.00 | $4,850,974.00 | $1,640,383.00 | $13,874,937.00 | $-1,750,762.00 | $-1,750,762.00 | $11,720,902.00 | 69.49 | 425387 | |||
| BRIAN CENTER OF ST ANDREWS | 3514 SIDNEY ROAD | 83.5% | 108 | 108 | $6,614,846.00 | $2,807,154.00 | $1,180,978.00 | $8,879,659.00 | $-1,733,605.00 | $-1,733,605.00 | $6,072,729.00 | 406.44 | 425129 | |||
| CM TUCKER NURSING - STONE | 2200 HARDEN STREET | 21.8% | MORGAN, ROBERT | 425074 | ||||||||||||
| CM TUCKER RODDEY PAVILION | 2200 HARDEN STREET | 26.3% | 130 | 130 | $10,852,201.00 | $13,704,956.00 | $2,062,502.00 | $24,438,275.00 | $-14,376,010.00 | $-14,376,010.00 | $10,061,915.00 | 113.54 | 425360 | |||
| COLUMBIA REHABILITATION AND NURSING | 2601 FOREST DRIVE | 78.6% | 132 | 132 | $14,590,608.00 | $5,732,018.00 | $1,796,923.00 | $13,852,792.00 | $-2,707,770.00 | $-2,703,653.00 | $10,889,025.00 | 51.89 | 425008 | |||
| LCC OF COLUMBIA SC | 2514 FARAWAY DRIVE | 58.4% | 179 | 179 | $12,002,485.00 | $5,800,111.00 | $1,450,043.00 | $10,310,898.00 | $-1,035,679.00 | $-1,035,679.00 | $8,444,532.00 | 76.07 | COOPER, CAROL | 425337 | ||
| MIDLANDS HEALTH & REHABILITATION CEN | 1007 N KINGS STREET | 95.2% | 88 | 88 | $11,050,477.00 | $2,673,409.00 | $1,187,789.00 | $8,192,866.00 | $1,296,920.00 | $1,296,920.00 | $9,026,106.00 | 187.36 | 425287 | |||
| NHC HEALTHCARE PARKLANE | 7601 PARKLANE ROAD | 56.2% | 180 | 106 | 74 | $21,159,335.00 | $7,837,225.00 | $2,907,833.00 | $15,581,625.00 | $1,440,543.00 | $1,440,543.00 | $16,905,557.00 | 127.13 | 194.65 | BIRMINGHAM, WILLIAM | 425352 |
| PRUITTHEALTH - BLYTHEWOOD | 1075 HEATHER GREEN DRIVE | 93.3% | 120 | 120 | $16,880,370.00 | $6,118,268.00 | $2,344,550.00 | $13,996,388.00 | $251,322.00 | $251,322.00 | $13,801,516.00 | 80.86 | HODGES, BRIGHAM | 425400 | ||
| PRUITTHEALTH - COLUMBIA LLC | 3451 FORREST DRIVE | 66.3% | 150 | 150 | $13,791,583.00 | $6,182,164.00 | $1,246,855.00 | $11,636,596.00 | $-518,361.00 | $-518,361.00 | $10,282,722.00 | 142.89 | UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC | 425013 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Check out our cost guide.
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Check out our resident interviews
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