Lakeview Retirement Community
Lakeview Retirement Community
Lakeview
Columbia’s Independent Retirement Community
Welcome to Worry-Free Senior Living in Columbia!
Overlooking the soothing waters of Lake Murray, Lakeview Retirement Community offers a rare all-inclusive living
experience. Nestled in Irmo, between Lexington and Columbia, our independent community is surrounded by
historical sites, top-notch dining, and a beautiful 650-mile shoreline.
Schedule a tour and have lunch with us. You’ll love the perfect balance of nature, relaxation, and luxury senior
living at Lakeview.
2134 N Lake Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
Lakeview Retirement Community
Discover the joy and ease of all-inclusive retirement living. Picture yourself in a luxurious, safe, and
vibrant community with a fantastic location for fun local outings. With three chef-prepared meals
offered daily, and weekly housekeeping and maintenance included, you’ll have more time for family,
friends, and the other important things in life. This vision comes to life at Lakeview Retirement Community
Designed for comfort, our apartment homes come in a variety of floor plans. Each living space features
window coverings, a climate-controlled thermostat, and ample closet space. The apartment kitchens are
also equipped with full-sized appliances. You are free to decorate your unit around your unique tastes.
Pets are also warmly welcome for no additional fee.
Our Signature Freedom Dining program is the focal point of the resort lifestyle and often the most
praised feature of our community. Our executive chef prepares three quality meals daily with an
evolving menu, fresh ingredients, and diet-conscious recipes. Can’t make it to dinner? No worries. With
our meal delivery service, we’ll prepare you a plate and bring it to your door. You can also visit the
“chef’s pantry” for snacks any time – day or night.
The most important part of our community is the shared spaces that allow you to meet other residents,
celebrate fun and memorable moments, and relax. Our common areas include a 150-seat theater,
library, billiards room, arcade, conversation areas, a lounge with bar, superb fitness and exercise room,
spa area, and business center. Our Lifestyle Director plans monthly community events around these
spaces, allowing you to practice new skills, see new things, meet new people, and much more.
While our community focuses on making your retirement fun and fulfilling, our greatest priority is your
safety. Our managers are your neighbors and live on-site to ensure you are happily enjoying your best
retirement life. With our 24/7 Emergency Alert System, round-the clock concierge, and live-in managers
there’s never a moment when you are unable to reach somebody for help!
Our gorgeous community is full of amenities and services, allowing you to enjoy all the conveniences of
all-inclusive living without the hassle of upkeep. Our ample list of amenities and robust social calendar
offers you choice and flexibility in how you choose to spend your time.
Additionally, if you’re ever craving a change of scenery and don’t want to leave behind the comforts we
offer, no worries! With our travel program, you can explore the country while staying at any of our other
Resort Lifestyle Communities locations for no additional cost.
Relax in the theater while watching a movie or get active in a group fitness class; spend teatime with the
gals or watch a game with the guys; cuddle up with a good book or go join a happy hour for fun times
with the neighbors! However you wish to spend your time, we are here to support the retirement of
your dreams.
Retire well. Retire here. Call today to schedule a private tour!
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 566 / 650 / 694 / 706 / 759-1206 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Parking Available
Exercise Programs/Fitness Center
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Safety Systems
Recreational Activities
Health Programs
Security Systems
Pet-Friendly
Wi-Fi Access
Theater Room
Computer Room
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14.7 miles from city center
2134 N Lake Dr, Columbia, SC 29212, USA
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Phone:803-369-6210
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Phone:803-369-6210
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- SC Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).
- Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- SC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
- General: Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- SC Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
- Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.
- SC Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
- Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.
- Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors
Community Long Term Care (CLTC)
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:High rural demand; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- SC Specifics:Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- SC Specifics:Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- SC Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- SC Specifics:Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Homestead Exemption Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
- Income Limits (2025):None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; home-focused.
- SC Specifics:Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).
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Nursing Home Overview
Community |
Street Address |
Occupancy |
Beds |
SNF Number of Beds |
NF Number of Beds |
Home Revenue |
Payroll Costs |
Total Costs |
Operating Expense |
Net Income |
Total Income |
Patient Revenue |
SNF Avg Length Stay Total |
NF Avg Length Stay Total |
Owner |
CCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBEVILLE NURSING HOME INC. | 83 THOMPSON CIRCLE | 52.5% | 94 | 94 | $5,004,975.00 | $2,616,745.00 | $375,783.00 | $5,856,578.00 | $44,106.00 | $44,106.00 | $4,210,900.00 | 324.23 | EVANS, TIMOTHY | 425057 | ||
| ANCHOR POST ACUTE | 550 EAST GATE DRIVE | 93.3% | 120 | 120 | $23,485,584.00 | $5,291,304.00 | $2,588,811.00 | $15,024,624.00 | $-801,375.00 | $-801,375.00 | $14,139,485.00 | 50.27 | LAWRENCE, RA | 425311 | ||
| ANDERSON SC OPCO LLC | 611 E HAMPTON STREET | 83.1% | 181 | 181 | $10,058,427.00 | $4,717,808.00 | $972,470.00 | $13,221,810.00 | $-1,083,238.00 | $-1,083,238.00 | $9,613,924.00 | 152.10 | COCHRAN, AMANDA | 425047 | ||
| ANGEL OAK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER | 4452 SOCASTEE BLVD | 89.1% | 88 | 88 | $11,319,376.00 | $2,890,742.00 | $1,389,860.00 | $8,271,448.00 | $1,666,173.00 | $1,666,173.00 | $9,232,840.00 | 89.53 | 425323 | |||
| BAYVIEW MANOR LLC | 11 TODD DRIVE | 59.9% | 170 | 170 | $15,608,314.00 | $4,494,892.00 | $1,498,239.00 | $15,347,084.00 | $-2,279,763.00 | $-2,279,763.00 | $10,076,915.00 | 315.19 | RESORTS AT BEAUFORT 2 LLC | 425067 | ||
| BENZIE T. RICE | 100 FINLEY ROAD | 92.9% | 159 | 80 | $13,221,076.00 | $4,850,974.00 | $1,640,383.00 | $13,874,937.00 | $-1,750,762.00 | $-1,750,762.00 | $11,720,902.00 | 69.49 | 425387 | |||
| BETHEA BAPTIST HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY | 157 HOME AVENUE | 83.7% | 189 | 66 | 22 | $12,108,768.00 | $5,081,917.00 | $1,567,168.00 | $14,246,484.00 | $-1,504,127.00 | $-1,504,127.00 | $11,940,136.00 | 70.31 | 396.37 | BARBOUR, JAMES B | 425372 |
| BISHOP GADSDEN EPISCOPAL HEALTH CARE | 1 BISHOP GADSDEN WAY | 62.7% | 50 | 50 | $40,430,167.00 | $20,690,017.00 | $1,005,195.00 | $55,109,577.00 | $-2,629,089.00 | $-2,629,089.00 | $39,429,368.00 | 198.11 | KERRISON, LYNNE L | 425411 | ||
| BLACKVILLE HEALTHCARE AND REHAB LLC | 1612 JONES BRIDGE ROAD | 88.7% | 85 | 85 | $4,835,333.00 | $2,317,853.00 | $437,538.00 | $5,927,990.00 | $-1,220,540.00 | $-1,220,540.00 | $4,693,894.00 | 132.95 | COOKE, JANICE | 425319 | ||
| BLUE RIDGE IN BROOKVIEW HOUSE | 510 THOMPSON STREET | 75.7% | 132 | 132 | $6,964,670.00 | $3,306,547.00 | $532,031.00 | $6,731,662.00 | $917,146.00 | $917,146.00 | $5,947,726.00 | 159.33 | LIONSTONE HZ OPCO HOLDINGS LLC | 425062 |
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