Overview of Brookdale Harbison

Nestled in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina, Brookdale Harbison offers an assisted living community where residents can pursue their best life. The community provides personalized service plans, restaurant-style dining, elegant accommodations, and a fun-filled community calendar. Brookdale Harbison utilizes the InTouch system to tailor activities for both large and small groups, allowing residents to communicate with friends and relatives who cannot visit.

Residents can also take virtual trips around the world and keep up with their hometowns. The community offers a fun-filled calendar with walking clubs, movie nights, fitness classes, and more, as well as private residences for peace and quiet. Brookdale Harbison’s staff can handle household chores like cleaning and laundry, and 24/7 emergency assistance is available. Residents can enjoy the city’s thriving arts scene, world-class museums, and delicious southern cuisine, all while being close to medical facilities like Prisma Health Richland Hospital and Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital.

Bed community size
52-bed community Rank #240 / 305Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 240th out of 305 homes we track in South Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #100 / 221Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 221 homes 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 cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHL- Community Residential Care Facility
CountyRichland
License NumberCRC-2053
Business TypeLimited Liability

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Harbison is legally operated by Ahc Sterling House Of Harbison LLC, and administered by Richard Sellars.

Ownership TypeLimited Liability

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Administrator Emailrick.sellars@nhccare.com

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

2 services
Offers Alzheimer's Care
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Walking Paths
Piano
Whirlpool
ActivitiesEngaging activities including Zumba classes, bingo games, and movie nights
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,090 per month

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 288 - 468 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Harbison

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Places of interest near Brookdale Harbison

Address 8.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbia's city center to Brookdale Harbison's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Columbia

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
Harmony at Columbia
AL
IL
MC
Columbia
110
Facility 110
SC AVG 90
Rank #89 / 305
Yes
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 34
Rank #100 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbia (Williamsburg East)
57
Facility 57
SC AVG 90
Rank #227 / 305
Yes
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 34
Rank #117 / 221
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Brookdale Harbison
AL
Columbia
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 90
Rank #240 / 305
Yes
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 34
Rank #100 / 221
Suite-
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Columbia
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 90
Rank #299 / 305
Yes
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 34
Rank #14 / 221
-A+
Atria Forest Lake
AL
MC
Columbia-Yes
65
Facility 65
SC AVG 34
Rank #10 / 221
Private Rooms-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in South Carolina

Brookdale Harbison is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
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

SC NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
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)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General 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

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Harbison

Who is the owner of Brookdale Harbison?

Brookdale Harbison is legally operated by Ahc Sterling House Of Harbison LLC, and administered by Richard Sellars.

Is Brookdale Harbison in a walkable area?

Brookdale Harbison has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Harbison?

According to SC state health department records, Brookdale Harbison's license number is CRC-2053.

Does Brookdale Harbison have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Harbison on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Harbison?

Yes, Brookdale Harbison allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Brookdale Harbison?

The team at Brookdale Harbison can be reached at E000856980@BROOKDALE.COM.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Harbison?

Richard Sellars is the administrator of Brookdale Harbison.

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