Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

1 Still Hopes Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169, United States
2.6 miles from city center
Description

Situated upon 44 acres of tranquil woods in the greater Columbia area, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community’s open arms welcome all who seek an active independent living home to make the most of their golden years. A range of cozy apartments and free-standing cottages are available, coupled with a staff of well-trained nurses that provide individualized care upon request, making for a safe environment, conducive to relaxation. Still Hopes offers a Wellness Center, Solutions for Living at Home services such as cooking, cleaning, and even healthcare, and rehabilitation plans, for a holistic approach to daily physical and mental rejuvenation. Learn to love your artistic side, discover musical talent you never knew you had, or work on your backhand on the golf course; there’s no shortage of activities you can finally make time for all while your basic necessities are covered.

Should you want to venture out ever so often, Still Hopes is an independent living home that’s not only peaceful but accessible; around seven minutes away is the center of downtown Columbia with every manner of establishment well-within reach.

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Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type Mid-rise

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Comparison Chart

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Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Home Care

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

West Columbia
N/A
N/A
Yes
Holiday Columbia Pines
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Columbia
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
D&A White Dove Assisted Living Home
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Phoenix
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
10
No
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Phoenix
N/A
N/A
No

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Long Term Care (CLTC)
SC Medicaid CLTC
  • 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.).
South Carolina Respite Care Program
SC NFCSP Respite
  • 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).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program
  • 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%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
South Carolina LIHEAP
  • 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.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
South Carolina SCSEP
  • 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.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • 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).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
South Carolina SFMNP
  • 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.
Homestead Exemption Program
South Carolina Homestead Exemption
  • 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).
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)
  • 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

SC Medicaid CLTC

Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
SC NFCSP Respite

South Carolina Respite Care Program

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Carolina LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
South Carolina SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Carolina SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Program

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).
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