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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Blythewood, SC

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Photo of Fairforest Grove Senior LivingCommunity card badge
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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I am so very thankful we found Fairforest Grove for Mother! It was such a difficult decision to make having to place her somewhere in the first place; but I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I’ve not...
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.
At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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We are very pleased with Brookdale.Everyone here does their best to make our mother feel comfortable as she has to adjust to her new home.The staff is friendly to our family as we visit with our mother each...
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.
The Greatest AdventureTucked away in a beautiful building in Columbia, South Carolina, you can experience a retirement rich in luxury amenities and spacious accommodations. With personalized care plans, an action-packed events calendar and a warm and friendly group of residents, you may think you...
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Photo of Harmony at Columbia
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3232 Floor plans available
8.9
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I would tell a friend my mother has been very pleased with Harmony independent living. She's found a group a ladies she enjoys. The staff is very friendly. Communication through email to the billing office...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at ColumbiaIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Columbia, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
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My Aunt has been at the Haven for around seven months. She came from another place where she had UTI's all the time. We are still paying bills from those. Here she has not had one. The place is set up...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
We are a 60 bed secured Alzheimer's and Dementia Care community. We promote independence and choice. We have 3 unique neighborhoods where residents are placed dependent on their personal level of cognitive function. This way their neighbors are understanding to each other because they are at the...
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After visiting several places in the Columbia area, I made the decision to place my dear friend at The Palmettos. That was in March 2020. Two and a half years later, I am still confident that I made the...
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.
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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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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My dad recently moved into Vitality Living. [name removed]was really great to work with, and help with every step of the process. When my dad first arrived, he got a very warm welcome from the entire staff,...
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.
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1515 Floor plans available
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My dad recently moved into Vitality Living. [name removed]was really great to work with, and help with every step of the process. When my dad first arrived, he got a very warm welcome from the entire staff,...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Photo of The Palmettos of Parklane
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.
Photo of The Palmettos of Parklane
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 assisted living in Blythewood, SC

The average cost of senior living in Blythewood is $4,034 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Little Mountain, SC with an average of $3,549 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blythewood, SC vs. nearby cities

Blythewood, SC
$4,034/mo
$4,000/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blythewood, SC vs. the state and national average

Blythewood, SC
$4,034/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blythewood vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,034/mo
$4,139/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Blythewood, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,850/mo
Studio
$4,651/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,937/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blythewood, SC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Blythewood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Blythewood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Blythewood

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.

Forest Lake Manor in Columbia, SC

4.1
People were really good to mama ..Clean with lots to do. Just didnt like paying for services not provided. Mama had a broken arm. So help would have been good.

Blythewood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blythewood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blythewood, 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 Blythewood assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Blythewood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blythewood, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blythewood assisted living

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 Blythewood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blythewood, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blythewood assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blythewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blythewood, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Blythewood assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blythewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blythewood, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blythewood assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Blythewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blythewood, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
38.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blythewood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Blythewood protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Blythewood, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 assisted living facilities near Blythewood, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Blythewood, South Carolina are The Colonial at Old Camden and Fairforest Grove Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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