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Atria Forest Lake
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia, SC
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Atria Forest Lake

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia, SC
4405 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206 View map
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Overview of Atria Forest Lake

Atria Forest Lake offers assisted living and memory care in Columbia, SC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because both care levels are available, Atria Forest Lake may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the community rather than move to a different setting. Private rooms give residents an individual room instead of a shared sleeping space, and pets are allowed for residents who want to bring a pet with them.

The community has a Walk Score of 65 out of 100, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to walk for some errands, while other trips may require a car or ride.

Facility Direct Line (803) 790-9800
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #4 / 148Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 4th out of 148 assisted living communities we track in South Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
65 / 100

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Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
Private Rooms

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbia's city center to Atria Forest Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.17 miles to nearest hospital (MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown)

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Columbia
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 77
Rank #206 / 211
Yes
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 31
Rank #6 / 148
-A+
Harmony at Columbia
AL
IL
MC
Columbia
110
Facility 110
SC AVG 77
Rank #33 / 211
Yes
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 31
Rank #57 / 148
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Fairforest Grove Senior Living
AL
MC
Columbia
66
Facility 66
SC AVG 77
Rank #113 / 211
No
41
Facility 41
SC AVG 31
Rank #43 / 148
StudioA+
The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
AL
MC
Elgin
100
Facility 100
SC AVG 77
Rank #46 / 211
Yes
17
Facility 17
SC AVG 31
Rank #103 / 148
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Atria Forest Lake
AL
MC
Columbia-Yes
65
Facility 65
SC AVG 31
Rank #4 / 148
Private Rooms-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other SC assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in South Carolina

Atria Forest Lake is in Columbia, South Carolina. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
SC specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Residential care support

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

South Carolina Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Income limit
Net monthly income may not exceed $1,804 for the individual under the published January 1 2026 OSS standard.
Asset limit
Individual resources may not exceed $2,000 under the January 1 2026 standard.

Eligibility

General
South Carolina residents age 65 or older or blind or disabled who satisfy SSI eligibility rules except income and live in a licensed Community Residential Care Facility enrolled in OSS.
SC specifics
Only participating residential care facilities qualify. This is distinct from the Community Choices Waiver.

What it provides

  • State-funded cash assistance is paid to the participating facility for the resident.
  • Eligible recipients also receive full Medicaid benefits.
In-home & community support

Community Long Term Care / Community Choices Waiver

South Carolina Community Long Term Care / Community Choices Waiver

Income limit
2026 · Published individual long-term-care and HCBS waiver limit is $2,982 per month (300% of the SSI federal benefit rate) effective January 1 2026.

Eligibility

General
South Carolina resident meeting Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care requirements; generally age 65 or older or blind or disabled; CLTC assessment and an eligible waiver are required.
SC specifics
CLTC is the assessment and service system; the Community Choices waiver is a specific home- and community-based option; Its renewal is effective July 1 2026.

What it provides

  • Authorized home- and community-based waiver services depend on the specific waiver and assessed care plan.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
2026 · SCDHHS publishes monthly individual bases of $1,330 QMB; $1,596 SLMB; $1,796 QI; Couple bases are $1,804; $2,164; $2,435 respectively; Effective March 1 2026; countable-income rules and exclusions apply.
Asset limit
2026 · $9,950 individual and $14,910 couple in countable resources; exclusions apply.

Eligibility

General
South Carolina Medicare beneficiaries must satisfy the applicable QMB SLMB or QI eligibility criteria.
SC specifics
QMB covers premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums only.

What it provides

  • QMB assistance with Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB or QI assistance with Part B premiums; Benefits are tier-specific.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Income limit
60% of state median income by household size.

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible South Carolina household with a current home-energy expense and required residence citizenship or qualified-immigration and household-income documentation.
SC specifics
Assistance is funding-dependent; local Community Action Agencies may impose more restrictive benefit frequency or maximum assistance rules.

What it provides

  • Partial assistance with home heating and cooling expenses; award depends on income energy costs previous assistance and available funds.
Homeowner tax relief

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Eligibility

General
Qualifying legal-residence homeowner age 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled or legally blind; state residency and ownership rules apply.
SC specifics
Exemption applies to the first $50,000 of fair market value of the qualifying legal residence; actual tax savings vary.

What it provides

  • Property-tax exemption on the first $50,000 of qualifying home value.
Food assistance

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Income limit
SNAP eligibility and income deductions apply.

Eligibility

General
ESAP simplifies SNAP applications for qualifying older households with no earned income.
SC specifics
The Department of Social Services administers ESAP applications.

What it provides

  • Simplified application for eligible SNAP food benefits paid through EBT; this is not a separate fixed-value food grant.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Atria Forest Lake

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Atria Forest Lake in a walkable area?
Atria Forest Lake has a walk score of 65. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 Are pets allowed at Atria Forest Lake?
Yes, Atria Forest Lake allows residents to bring their pets.
03 Are there photos of Atria Forest Lake?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Atria Forest Lake in the photo gallery on this page.
04 What levels of care does Atria Forest Lake provide?
Atria Forest Lake offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.
05 What is the address of Atria Forest Lake?
Atria Forest Lake is located at 4405 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206.
06 What is the phone number of Atria Forest Lake?
(803) 790-9800 will put you in contact with the team at Atria Forest Lake.
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