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West Columbia, SC · 22 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of West Columbia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Columbia, South Carolina
Every licensed senior community in the Columbia, SC area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Columbia
Local Columbia-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Columbia prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,200/mo median
typical range $4,160–$6,500
Memory Care
$5,050/mo median
typical range $4,040–$6,310
Skilled Nursing
$9,240/mo median
typical range $8,500–$10,480
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,200/mo median
typical range $2,690–$5,560
Residential Care Home
$4,680/mo median
typical range $3,740–$5,850
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Columbia using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Columbia.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 27 communities in Columbia, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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NHC Healthcare - Parklane
Scout 92Columbia, SC · 106 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Columbia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →3
Wildewood Downs
Scout 90Columbia, SC · 32 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Columbia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →4
Lexington, SC · 22 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lexington.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →5
Columbia, SC · 80 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Columbia.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →6
Camden, SC · 132 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Camden.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →7
White Oak Manor - Columbia
Scout 74Columbia, SC · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Columbia.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →8
Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington
Scout 74Lexington, SC · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lexington.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →9
Pruitthealth- Blythewood
Scout 70Columbia, SC · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Columbia.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →10
NHC Healthcare - Lexington
Scout 67West Columbia, SC · 170 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in West Columbia.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →11
L.m.c.- Extended Care
Scout 65Lexington, SC · 352 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lexington.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →12
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation
Scout 63West Columbia, SC · 98 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in West Columbia.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Columbia, SC · 308 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbia.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →14
Saluda Nursing Center
Scout 51Saluda, SC · 176 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saluda.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →15
Pruitthealth- Ridgeway
Scout 51Ridgeway, SC · 150 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Ridgeway.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →16
Life Care Center of Columbia
Scout 51Columbia, SC · 179 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbia.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →17
White Rock, SC · 176 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →18
Columbia, SC · 88 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbia.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →19
Pruitthealth- Columbia
Scout 36Columbia, SC · 144 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →20
West Columbia, SC · 132 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →21
Forest Acres Post Acute
Scout 28Columbia, SC · 132 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →22
St Andrews Operator, LLC
Scout 28Columbia, SC · 108 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Columbia, SC · 252 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →24
Hopkins, SC · 38 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →25
Springdale Healthcare Center
Scout 22Camden, SC · 148 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →26
Calhoun Convalescent Center
Scout 21Saint Matthews, SC · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →27
Ridgeway, SC · 112 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,500–$10,480/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Columbia, SC?
In the Columbia, SC area, assisted living typically runs $4,160–$6,500/month (median $5,200), memory care $4,040–$6,310/month (median $5,050), and skilled nursing $8,500–$10,480/month (median $9,240) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Columbia, SC?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Columbia, SC right now are Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, NHC Healthcare - Parklane, Wildewood Downs. The full ranked list of 27 communities is on this page.
How are the 27 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.