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All categories are rated 5. I couldn't ask for a better facility for my mom. The management and staff are amazing at the Colonial at Old Camden!
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.
With Southern charm and homelike community features, The Colonial at Old Camden provides a warm, lively community setting for seniors seeking assisted living services. Designed with purpose and endless hospitality, the community not only offers attentive care, but also offers stellar amenities,...
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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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Photo of Vitality Living Columbia
55 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.4
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Grandma's enriched life… Grandma's social life flourished when she moved in to Vitality Living Columbia. The different activities and the genuine connections she's made with fellow residents have greatly...
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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Photo of The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
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9.2
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I would give them a 5 on everything. My mother is doing so much better there and the staff is wonderful. From my perspective, the thing that I find most reassuring is my mom is clean and safe and gets to...
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located at the entrance of Woodcreek Farms in Northeast Columbia, The Blake at Woodcreek Farms is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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34 reviews
9.0
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34 reviews
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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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3232 Floor plans available
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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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I recently had the opportunity to visit Mill Creek Manor Nursing Home, and I wanted to share my impressions based on my experience. Staff: The staff at Mill Creek Manor truly stand out. From the moment I...
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 Mill Creek Manor Independent, Assisted Living, & Memory Care, located in beautiful Columbia, SCMill Creek Manor is conveniently located to dining, shopping, and surrounded by beautiful Sesquicentennial Park.Here at Mill Creek Manor we provide a senior living neighborhood with the...
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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
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.
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Rice Estate
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.
Photo of Mary's Residential Care Facility #2
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.
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 Smallwood, SC

The average cost of senior living in Smallwood is $3,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Little Mountain, SC with an average of $3,549 per month.

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

Smallwood, SC
$3,933/mo
$4,009/mo

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

Smallwood, SC
$3,933/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,933/mo
$4,041/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,286/mo
Studio
$4,428/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,196/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,843/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Smallwood over time

Smallwood, SCSC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smallwood, 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 Smallwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Smallwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smallwood

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

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.

Smallwood review score based on 56 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 12 Smallwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smallwood review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Smallwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Smallwood, SC12 facilities
9.2
Ridgeway, SC7 facilities
9.1
Blythewood, SC10 facilities

Review subcategories for Smallwood assisted living

When assisted living 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 56 reviews of 12 Smallwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smallwood resident and family assisted living 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
4.0
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.5
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.4
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Smallwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smallwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smallwood, 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 Smallwood 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 Smallwood 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
66.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smallwood 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 Smallwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smallwood, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smallwood 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 Smallwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smallwood, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Smallwood 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 Smallwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smallwood 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 Smallwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smallwood

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 Smallwood protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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

There are 14 assisted living facilities near Smallwood, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Smallwood, 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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