Administered by Brian D. Shull, Pines at Columbia offers assisted living and respite care in West Columbia, South Carolina. With assisted living services, residents receive support with their daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Moreover, those looking for temporary stays are welcome and provided with respite services, allowing primary caregivers to rest.
The community is operated by Pines-Columbia with a 90-bed capacity. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to move in with a small animal companion. Moreover, activities are available, providing residents with options for entertainment and socialization.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
90Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Pines at Columbia is legally operated by Pines-Columbia LLC, and administered by Brian D Shull.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Pets Allowed
190 Mcswain Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169-4825
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Info below is compiled from the SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| The Blake at Carnes Crossroads | AL MC RC | Summerville | 114 | Yes | 19 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Harmony at Columbia | AL IL MC | Columbia | 110 | Yes | 36 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Pines at Columbia | AL RC | West Columbia | 90 | Yes | - | - | - |
| Franke at Seaside | AL CCRC HOS IL MC NH SNF | Mt Pleasant | 44
Facility
44
SC AVG
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#123 / 132 | No |
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SC AVG
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#9 / 46 | Private Rooms | A+ |
| North Haven Residential Care Home | AL MC RESC | North Charleston (Dismuke Mobile Home Park) | 16 | No | 51 | - | A+ |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every SC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Pines at Columbia is legally operated by Pines-Columbia LLC, and administered by Brian D. Shull.
According to SC state health department records, Pines at Columbia's license number is CRC-2213.
Yes, Pines at Columbia allows residents to bring their pets.
The team at Pines at Columbia can be reached at MAXINE@PINESCOLUMBIA.COM.
Brian D. Shull is the administrator of Pines at Columbia.
Pines at Columbia has 90 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Pines at Columbia in the photo gallery on this page.
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