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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 memory care communities in Columbia, SC using South Carolina Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in SC
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Avg Walk Score: 30/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Columbia, SC. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 68The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Columbia, SC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Columbia (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
West Columbia (Still Hopes Drive)
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 90
Rank #301 / 307
Yes
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 32
Rank #14 / 230
-A+
Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Columbia (Williamsburg East)
57
Facility 57
SC AVG 90
Rank #228 / 307
Yes
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 32
Rank #117 / 230
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Rice Estate – Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Columbia
40
Facility 40
SC AVG 90
Rank #287 / 307
No--A
Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Columbia
80
Facility 80
SC AVG 90
Rank #167 / 307
No--A+
Rice Estate
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Columbia
-No
2
Facility 2
SC AVG 32
Rank #219 / 230
--
Harmony at Columbia
MC
AL
IL
Columbia
110
Facility 110
SC AVG 90
Rank #90 / 307
Yes
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 32
Rank #100 / 230
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Mill Creek Manor
MC
AL
IL
Columbia (Williamsburg East)
59
Facility 59
SC AVG 90
Rank #224 / 307
Yes
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 32
Rank #196 / 230
Private RoomsB+
Palmettos of Parklane
MC
AL
RC
Columbia (Springwood)
85
Facility 85
SC AVG 90
Rank #158 / 307
Yes
27
Facility 27
SC AVG 32
Rank #139 / 230
Suite-
Laurel Crest
MC
AL
IL
NH
West Columbia
26
Facility 26
SC AVG 90
Rank #295 / 307
Yes
15
Facility 15
SC AVG 32
Rank #171 / 230
Suite-
Colonial Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
West Columbia
66
Facility 66
SC AVG 90
Rank #195 / 307
Yes
18
Facility 18
SC AVG 32
Rank #161 / 230
Studio / Suite-
Brookdale Columbia
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Columbia (Dentsville)
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 90
Rank #241 / 307
Yes
35
Facility 35
SC AVG 32
Rank #110 / 230
Suite-
Atria Forest Lake
MC
AL
Columbia
-Yes
65
Facility 65
SC AVG 32
Rank #10 / 230
Private Rooms-
Spring Oak Lexington
MC
AL
Lexington
90
Facility 90
SC AVG 90
Rank #132 / 307
Yes
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 32
Rank #154 / 230
--
Fairforest Grove Senior Living
MC
AL
Columbia (St. Andrews)
66
Facility 66
SC AVG 90
Rank #195 / 307
No
41
Facility 41
SC AVG 32
Rank #79 / 230
StudioA+
The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
MC
AL
Elgin
100
Facility 100
SC AVG 90
Rank #109 / 307
Yes
17
Facility 17
SC AVG 32
Rank #163 / 230
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Addison's Community Care Home
RESC
Columbia
9
Archie Drive Group Home
Columbia
8
Beckman I Crcf
RESC
Columbia
6
Beckman II Crcf
RESC
Columbia
6
Builders Care Home
RESC
Columbia
6
Carter Street Group Home
Columbia
8
Eugenia's Residential Care Facility
RESC
Columbia
23
Flanagan Community Care Home
RESC
Columbia
9
Harmony Collection At Columbia (Il)
RESC
Columbia
25
Ida Lane I Crcf
RESC
Columbia
8
Ida Lane II Crcf
RESC
Columbia
8
Joanne's Community Care Home II
RESC
Columbia
9
Joy Community Care Home
RESC
Columbia
10
Kensington I
RESC
Columbia
8
Kensington II Group Home
RESC
Columbia
8
Lexington/Richland Alcohol & Drug Abuse/Detox Unit
Columbia
16
Mary's Residential #2
RESC
Columbia
5
Passionate Care Community Center
RESC
Columbia
5
Rockhaven Community Care Home
RESC
Columbia
10
Rouse Community Care Home #1
RESC
Columbia
8
Rouse Community Care Home #2
RESC
Columbia
9
Rouse Community Care Home #3
RESC
Columbia
10
Williams Community Care Home
RESC
Columbia
9
Woodlawn Group Home
Columbia
8
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Overview of Brookdale Columbia

Nestled within the charming city of Columbia, South Carolina, Brookdale Columbia offers a vibrant assisted living community that resembles a destination resort. Residents can savor the freedom and independence they deserve, with a care team available to assist with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management. The community handles the cooking, cleaning, and household chores, allowing residents to spend more time pursuing their passions.

Spacious accommodations, common rooms, and luxury amenities such as an on-campus beauty salon, library, and fireside living room create a resort-like atmosphere. Residents can explore Columbia’s rich history, thriving arts and culture scene, and abundant outdoor activities. The community’s activities calendar offers opportunities to connect with neighbors, from walking clubs and Bible studies to competitive card games and excursions. Residents can also enjoy delicious, restaurant-style dining with daily menu options tailored to their preferences.

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Overview of Atria Forest Lake

Atria Forest Lake offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They undoubtedly provide the highest quality of care. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. They understand that an enriching senior living experience begins with the right lifestyle that suits your needs– while encouraging residents to still live freely on their own terms while receiving the necessary support. Atria Forest Lake has been one of the trailblazers in reinventing the approach to senior living– modern and innovative care.

Atria Forest Lake is a branch of the renowned Atria senior living group. Rest assured that residents are able to experience their array of amenities such as a garden, a salon, and a cafe bistro; along with services such as transportation, housekeeping, and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access. 

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Spring Oak Lexington

5422 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
Overview of Spring Oak Lexington

Spring Oak Lexington is a blissful senior living community located in a quiet neighborhood in Lexington, SC, offering various living options including assisted living, memory care, and short-term stay. Providing a comfortable and safe residence for seniors, the community includes 24-hour assistance from a team of skilled and dedicated professionals. A place where seniors may rest and keep their family’s minds at peace, Spring Oak Lexington Senior Living ensures the happiness and wellness of its residents.

Fostering meaningful connections among its residents, the community conducts enrichment activities and outings. Spring Oak Lexington values the independence and dignity of the residents, providing them with care tailored to their needs. With its eye-pleasing and spacious residences, the community offers care like no other in a family-like environment.

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Overview of Fairforest Grove Senior Living

Located in the charming state of South Carolina, Fairforest Grove offers a distinct senior living experience that sets it apart. As a regionally owned and managed community by Mainstay Senior Living, this community provides a warm and family-focused environment tailored specifically for seniors.

Unlike corporate-run facilities, Fairforest Grove takes pride in the personal connections formed with residents and their families, fostering a sense of belonging and kinship. From the moment visitors step through our doors, they are greeted with genuine warmth and friendliness. 

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Overview of The Blake at Woodcreek Farms

Located in Elgin, South Carolina, The Blake at Woodcreek Farms is a premier senior living and memory care community that offers a range of exceptional services. Nestled in a tranquil setting with serene wooded lots and separated from neighboring developments, this private facility provides an ideal environment for aging in place. The Blake at Woodcreek Farms is home to a dedicated staff that strives to ensure residents’ satisfaction and well-being.

With a focus on meeting individual needs, The Blake at Woodcreek Farms offers a variety of services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features inviting indoor and outdoor common areas, as well as activity rooms such as a beauty salon and a computer room. A variety of leisure activities and socialization opportunities are available every day. Moreover, residents can maintain an active and engaged lifestyle by taking advantage of convenient transportation services for appointments and outings. 

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Overview of Carolina Gardens at Kathwood

Operating for 36 years, Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. The community at 4520 Trenholm Rd serves the Deaswood neighborhood in a somewhat walkable area where most daily activities need transportation.

The facility offers assisted living and memory care services, setting itself to cater to occupants at different care levels. With nearly four decades of experience, it’s established in the local senior living landscape. Residents benefit from proximity to neighborhood amenities: dining, shopping, and transportation services, along with fitness and recreation options.

Families exploring Carolina Gardens at Kathwood will see an in-person visit as the best way to know its residential layout, daily programming, dining options, and the specific support available for your dearest one’s care needs.

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Overview of Forest Lake Manor

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.

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Overview of Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 108-bed nursing home in Columbia, South Carolina, providing a broad range of post-acute, rehabilitative, and long-term care. Operated by St Andrews Operator LLC and administered by Susan Strauss, the community is CMS certified. Care programs include sub-acute care, memory care, rehabilitation therapy, hospice and palliative services, pulmonary care, IV therapy, cardiac care, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke and neurological recovery, respite care, and 24-hour nursing support.

The range of clinical services is one of the community’s strongest distinguishing characteristics. The combination of pulmonary care, cardiac support, neurological recovery, IV therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and sub-acute care allows the community to manage medically complex recovery cases after hospitalization or surgery. Through hospice and palliative care services, residents can stay even during advanced illness or end-of-life transitions, potentially reducing the need for disruptive transfers. Memory care, rehabilitation therapy, and respite care programs are also available.

Located in Columbia, the community serves residents throughout the state capital region, including surrounding portions of Richland and Lexington counties. Its location within a larger metropolitan healthcare network also provides convenient access to hospitals, specialists, and additional medical resources when needed.

Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a great option for older adults in the Columbia area who require advanced post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing support, memory care, or long-term medical management, particularly those recovering from various medical conditions and in need of end-of-life care.

Contact Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Columbia, SC

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in South Carolina?

Assisted living in South Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does South Carolina Medicaid cover memory care?

South Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including South Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 18 memory care communities in Columbia, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Columbia, SC?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Columbia, SC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Columbia, SC?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.