Providing assisted living and memory care, Forest Lake Manor is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) in Columbia, South Carolina, with 60 licensed beds. Administered by Doretha L. Dennis with the ownership of Forest Lake Manor LLC, the community is dedicated to individuals requiring help with daily living as well as those experiencing cognitive decline.
24-hour staffing and emergency response systems are also provided, along with dining services that include three restaurant-style meals daily. Notably, communal dining or in-room meal service is available, which benefits residents who prefer greater privacy or who have mobility limitations that make dining room participation more difficult.
Located in Columbia’s established Forest Acres area, the community benefits from proximity to medical providers, shopping, and broader healthcare resources throughout the Columbia metropolitan region. The neighborhood setting also appeals to families seeking a more residential atmosphere while still maintaining access to urban services and healthcare infrastructure.
With dedicated memory care services, flexible dining accommodations, and a neighborhood location, Forest Lake Manor may be a good fit for older adults in Columbia and the Midlands region seeking assisted living or memory care support within a community-oriented residential setting.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
60Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Forest Lake Manor is legally operated by Forest Lake Manor LLC, and administered by Doretha L Dennis.
4405 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206-3103
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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.
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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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| Harmony at Columbia | AL IL MC | Columbia | 110 | Yes | 36 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Blake at Woodcreek Farms | AL MC | Elgin | 100 | Yes | 17 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Fairforest Grove Senior Living | AL MC | Columbia | 66 | No | 41 | Studio | A+ |
| Forest Lake Manor | AL MC | Columbia | 60 | No | - | - | - |
| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | West Columbia | 22
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SC AVG
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#131 / 132 | Yes |
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#3 / 46 | - | A+ |
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Forest Lake Manor is located in COLUMBIA, South Carolina.
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According to SC state health department records, Forest Lake Manor's license number is CRC-2364.
No, Forest Lake Manor has a no-pet policy.
Doretha L. Dennis is the administrator of Forest Lake Manor.
Forest Lake Manor has 60 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Forest Lake Manor in the photo gallery on this page.
Forest Lake Manor is located at 4405 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206-3103.
(803) 790-9800 will put you in contact with the team at Forest Lake Manor.
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