Merrill Gardens at Columbia
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is an Assisted Living Home in South Carolina
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is an Assisted Living Home in South Carolina
Merrill Gardens at Columbia
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is an Assisted Living Home in South Carolina
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is an Assisted Living Home in South Carolina
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is an assisted living facility located in Columbia, South Carolina, offering independent living and hospice services on-site. The community is part of Merrill Gardens Senior Living, a senior care company, and provides vision care to its residents. The costs at Merrill Gardens at Columbia start at $3,225 and range up to $6,585, with the average price being $4,905, which is more than the average cost of assisted living in the area. The community is pet-friendly, and while South Carolina requires three meals to be provided per day, it can accommodate vegan or vegetarian diets.
Residents at Merrill Gardens at Columbia are required to have a scheduled, structured activity every day, and the community offers a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. The facility is located near five hospitals, with the two closest being Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Baptist, and has above-average reviews for the area. Merrill Gardens at Columbia offers 120 independent living and assisted living apartments, with concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping. The community features a variety of amenities, including a pet-friendly environment, pool, fitness programs, outdoor areas, and social outings, allowing residents to choose from a range of options to suit their individual needs and preferences.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
About this community
ActiveAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is legally operated by MERRILL GARDENS AT COLUMBIA LLC, and administrated by DOUGAL, KEAR.
Care Services
Contact Information
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 504 - 1,172 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Merrill Gardens at Columbia
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The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
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2 miles from city center
2205 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201
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- 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).
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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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