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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Columbia, SC

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If your loved one needs memory care in West Columbia, A Place for Mom can help. With 34 memory care facilities in West Columbia, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in West Columbia incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. West Columbia memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in West Columbia, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Columbia Commercial Historic District and Columbia Commercial Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Columbia, Lexington and Irmo.

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of memory care in West Columbia, SC

The average cost of senior living in West Columbia is $4,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Batesburg-Leesville, SC with an average of $3,573 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Columbia, SC vs. nearby cities

West Columbia, SC
$4,012/mo
$4,071/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Columbia, SC vs. the state and national average

West Columbia, SC
$4,012/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Columbia vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,012/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in West Columbia, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,733/mo
Studio
$4,199/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,694/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,389/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,780/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in West Columbia over time

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What families are saying about memory care in West Columbia

Recent reviews for memory care in West Columbia

The Legacy of Lexington

3.6
My Dad was there for such a short time we did not get very acquainted with the staff. Those we did interact with were very friendly and helpful.

Brookdale Columbia

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

5.0
My dad passed away in August. The Pines was wonderful to him. Very caring kind staff. They were always well staffed, we never felt like they were short handed. The staff really tries to grant all requests no matter how big or small. The public bathroom could be updated/repaired to have a more ...
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West Columbia review score based on 157 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 157 reviews of 33 West Columbia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Columbia review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

West Columbia review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
West Columbia, SC33 facilities
9.0
Springdale, SC31 facilities
9.0
Cayce, SC19 facilities

Review subcategories for West Columbia memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 157 reviews of 33 West Columbia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Columbia resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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West Columbia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Columbia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Columbia, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in West Columbia memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in West Columbia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
36.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.2%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Columbia memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of West Columbia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.1%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Columbia memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of West Columbia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Columbia, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Columbia memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of West Columbia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Columbia, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
25%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Columbia memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in West Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Columbia, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.8%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Harbison Shores and Forest Lake Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near West Columbia, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 34 memory care facilities near West Columbia, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in West Columbia, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 34 memory care facilities near you in West Columbia, South Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in West Columbia, South Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in West Columbia, South Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in West Columbia, South Carolina ranges from $1700 to $7450. The average Memory Care cost in West Columbia, South Carolina is $4,012. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in West Columbia, South Carolina typically starts at $1700. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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