Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living

Overview of Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living

Greg Thompson serves as the regional president for Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living, located at 915 Hook Ave in West Columbia, South Carolina. The property has been in operation for 33 years and employs a full-time staff of 22 people. The single-story building design allows residents to move between their private living spaces and the common dining room without the use of stairs.

Daily activities include group exercise classes, neighborhood outings, and on-site beauty salon services. The community also features a pet-friendly policy. The surrounding area is car-dependent, with a walk score of 18 out of 100, meaning staff and visitors will need a vehicle to reach nearby spots like Walmart or local restaurants. The business currently maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Individuals looking into regional assisted living options can call the office to check on current room vacancies.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
33 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #150 / 221Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 150th 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.
23 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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Staffing

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

Staff Details

Total Employees
22
Full-Time Employees
22

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from West Columbia's city center to Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 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 #88 / 304
Yes
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 34
Rank #100 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
AL
MC
Elgin
100
Facility 100
SC AVG 90
Rank #107 / 304
Yes
17
Facility 17
SC AVG 34
Rank #163 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Fairforest Grove Senior Living
AL
MC
Columbia
66
Facility 66
SC AVG 90
Rank #193 / 304
No
41
Facility 41
SC AVG 34
Rank #79 / 221
StudioA+
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Columbia
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 90
Rank #298 / 304
Yes
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 34
Rank #14 / 221
-A+
Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living
AL
West Columbia-No
23
Facility 23
SC AVG 34
Rank #150 / 221
-A+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in South Carolina

Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living is located in West 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 Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living

Is Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living been in business?

Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 33 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living?

No, Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living?

Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living is located at 915 Hook Ave, West Columbia, SC 29169.

What is the phone number of Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living?

(803) 926-8600 will put you in contact with the team at Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living.

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