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

Forest Lake Manor

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia, SC

Overview of Forest Lake Manor

Administered by Doretha L. Dennis, ​​Forest Lake Manor offers assisted living and memory care in Columbia, South Carolina. With a 60-bed capacity, the community provides a secure and supervised environment for adults living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Assistance with daily tasks is also provided while helping residents maintain their independence.

The community also provides access to nursing services, along with 24-hour staffing to ensure residents receive the right support whenever needed. Residents can also use an on-site salon and spa. Moreover, restaurant-style meals are served in the dining hall or a resident’s room, giving residents two settings for meals.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 60 Rank #126 / 213Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 126th out of 213 assisted living communities 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 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHL- Community Residential Care Facility
CountyRichland
License NumberCRC-2364
Business TypeLimited Liability
RCFE NumberCRC-2364

Ownership & Operating Entity

Forest Lake Manor is legally operated by Forest Lake Manor LLC, and administered by Doretha L Dennis.

Owner NameForest Lake Manor LLC

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

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Address 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.
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 77
Rank #34 / 213
Yes
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 31
Rank #59 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
AL
MC
Elgin
100
Facility 100
SC AVG 77
Rank #47 / 213
Yes
17
Facility 17
SC AVG 31
Rank #105 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Fairforest Grove Senior Living
AL
MC
Columbia
66
Facility 66
SC AVG 77
Rank #115 / 213
No
41
Facility 41
SC AVG 31
Rank #45 / 150
StudioA+
Forest Lake Manor
AL
MC
Columbia
60
Facility 60
SC AVG 77
Rank #126 / 213
No---
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Columbia
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 77
Rank #208 / 213
Yes
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 31
Rank #6 / 150
-A+

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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in South Carolina

Forest Lake Manor 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 Forest Lake Manor

What is the license number of Forest Lake Manor?

According to SC state health department records, Forest Lake Manor's license number is CRC-2364.

Are pets allowed at Forest Lake Manor?

No, Forest Lake Manor has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Forest Lake Manor?

The team at Forest Lake Manor can be reached at support@forestlakemanorsc.com.

Who is the administrator of Forest Lake Manor?

Doretha L Dennis is the administrator of Forest Lake Manor.

How many beds does Forest Lake Manor have?

Forest Lake Manor has 60 beds.

Are there photos of Forest Lake Manor?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Forest Lake Manor in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Forest Lake Manor provide?

Forest Lake Manor offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

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