Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Vitality Living Columbia
At $4,075 per month to start, Vitality Living Columbia is priced at the lower end of what an 118-bed mid-rise assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina, typically runs.
The facility is part of the Vitality Living family and sits at 1951 Clemson Rd, 0.3 miles from the nearest hospital. Walk Score is 34, so transportation on-site matters, and the community confirms it’s available. Housing runs from studio through two-bedroom, which gives families some flexibility depending on whether a resident is moving alone or with a partner.
Care is staffed around the clock with licensed nurses and CNAs. The memory care side has a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit, not just a general memory wing, which is a structural distinction worth noting for families specifically navigating Alzheimer’s placement. Respite care is available for short-term stays.
The amenity profile is one of the denser ones for this care type: salon, spa, chef-prepared meals three times daily, housekeeping, maintenance, cable and Wi-Fi included in the rate, move-in coordination, and a wireless call system throughout the building. The community is pet-friendly. Sheila Flaschberger, the Executive Director, has over 25 years in senior living across multiple care types and countries; Keara Lee-Potter serves as Administrator.
Vitality Living Columbia is a mid-size community offering assisted living and dedicated Alzheimer’s care with a competitive starting price, an included-utilities model, and leadership depth that goes beyond what most communities at this tier document.
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Pricing & Financial Information
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Vitality Living Columbia is legally operated by Wcp Clemson Road Opco LLC, and administered by Keara Lee-Potter.
Sheila Flaschberger is an experienced senior living leader with over 25 years in the industry. She has managed communities offering Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living across the United States and Canada. Sheila is passionate about leading teams and enhancing customer service, holding a BA in Dietetics and an MBA. Her leadership focuses on delivering exceptional service to residents, families, and team members.
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1951 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | West Columbia | 22
Facility
22
SC AVG
77
Rank
#206 / 211 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
SC AVG
31
Rank
#6 / 148 | - | A+ |
| Harmony at Columbia | AL IL MC | Columbia | 110
Facility
110
SC AVG
77
Rank
#33 / 211 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
SC AVG
31
Rank
#57 / 148 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Fairforest Grove Senior Living | AL MC | Columbia | 66
Facility
66
SC AVG
77
Rank
#113 / 211 | No |
41
Facility
41
SC AVG
31
Rank
#43 / 148 | Studio | A+ |
| The Blake at Woodcreek Farms | AL MC | Elgin | 100
Facility
100
SC AVG
77
Rank
#46 / 211 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
SC AVG
31
Rank
#103 / 148 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Vitality Living Columbia | AL MC | Columbia | 118
Facility
118
SC AVG
77
Rank
#21 / 211 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
SC AVG
31
Rank
#69 / 148 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
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Programs that may help with care and living costs in South Carolina
Vitality Living Columbia is in Columbia, South Carolina. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
- SC specifics
- This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.
What it provides
- Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
South Carolina Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
- Income limit
- Net monthly income may not exceed $1,804 for the individual under the published January 1 2026 OSS standard.
- Asset limit
- Individual resources may not exceed $2,000 under the January 1 2026 standard.
Eligibility
- General
- South Carolina residents age 65 or older or blind or disabled who satisfy SSI eligibility rules except income and live in a licensed Community Residential Care Facility enrolled in OSS.
- SC specifics
- Only participating residential care facilities qualify. This is distinct from the Community Choices Waiver.
What it provides
- State-funded cash assistance is paid to the participating facility for the resident.
- Eligible recipients also receive full Medicaid benefits.
Community Long Term Care / Community Choices Waiver
South Carolina Community Long Term Care / Community Choices Waiver
- Income limit
- 2026 · Published individual long-term-care and HCBS waiver limit is $2,982 per month (300% of the SSI federal benefit rate) effective January 1 2026.
Eligibility
- General
- South Carolina resident meeting Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care requirements; generally age 65 or older or blind or disabled; CLTC assessment and an eligible waiver are required.
- SC specifics
- CLTC is the assessment and service system; the Community Choices waiver is a specific home- and community-based option; Its renewal is effective July 1 2026.
What it provides
- Authorized home- and community-based waiver services depend on the specific waiver and assessed care plan.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Income limit
- 2026 · SCDHHS publishes monthly individual bases of $1,330 QMB; $1,596 SLMB; $1,796 QI; Couple bases are $1,804; $2,164; $2,435 respectively; Effective March 1 2026; countable-income rules and exclusions apply.
- Asset limit
- 2026 · $9,950 individual and $14,910 couple in countable resources; exclusions apply.
Eligibility
- General
- South Carolina Medicare beneficiaries must satisfy the applicable QMB SLMB or QI eligibility criteria.
- SC specifics
- QMB covers premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums only.
What it provides
- QMB assistance with Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB or QI assistance with Part B premiums; Benefits are tier-specific.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
South Carolina LIHEAP
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
- Income limit
- 60% of state median income by household size.
Eligibility
- General
- Income-eligible South Carolina household with a current home-energy expense and required residence citizenship or qualified-immigration and household-income documentation.
- SC specifics
- Assistance is funding-dependent; local Community Action Agencies may impose more restrictive benefit frequency or maximum assistance rules.
What it provides
- Partial assistance with home heating and cooling expenses; award depends on income energy costs previous assistance and available funds.
Homestead Exemption Program
South Carolina Homestead Exemption
Eligibility
- General
- Qualifying legal-residence homeowner age 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled or legally blind; state residency and ownership rules apply.
- SC specifics
- Exemption applies to the first $50,000 of fair market value of the qualifying legal residence; actual tax savings vary.
What it provides
- Property-tax exemption on the first $50,000 of qualifying home value.
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)
- Income limit
- SNAP eligibility and income deductions apply.
Eligibility
- General
- ESAP simplifies SNAP applications for qualifying older households with no earned income.
- SC specifics
- The Department of Social Services administers ESAP applications.
What it provides
- Simplified application for eligible SNAP food benefits paid through EBT; this is not a separate fixed-value food grant.




