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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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61 reviews
9.8
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61 reviews
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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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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.5
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19 reviews
8.5
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19 reviews
5 star
47%
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32%
3 star
16%
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There was a much welcomed management change several months ago, and things have noticeably improved. The common areas have been painted, new carpet and vinyl were installed, and I understand that new...
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.
The Legacy of Lexington is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina, high on a tranquil hill where the outdoors can be enjoyed from the rocking chairs on the front porch.Along with our beautiful surroundings, it's the people at The Legacy of Lexington who...
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8.5
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29 reviews
8.5
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29 reviews
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62%
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31%
3 star
7%
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The staff taking care of my dad are excellent, caring, and understanding. They take very good care of him and understand him so well! The meals are excellent and well-balanced. The rooms are cleaned weekly...
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.
Oakleaf Village of Lexington has been in operation since 2001. This means we have staff that have been taking care of Lexington County residents for over 18 years. We pride ourselves on the lack of turnover we have in our care team, so we can promise more continuity of care. Your loved one won’t...
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11 Floor plan available
8.1
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39 reviews
8.1
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39 reviews
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I don’t have enough words to express the appreciation I have for the care and comfort they provide to my dear Dad. My family is grateful for the day we walked in and met the people in CG and heard about the...
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.
Colonial Gardens is an assisted living community that is located in the quiet town of West Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina. Colonial Gardens is a place of residence specializing in memory care support and Alzheimer's treatment. At the Colonial Gardens, residents who suffer from...
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My wife and I visited her dad over the Father's Day weekend 3 times. The facility is clean the rooms are nice and the staff is very friendly and attentive. We showed up unannounced and were treated great. My...
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.
Choosing the best assisted living and memory care community can be an important decision that many seniors and families will have to make. Families and senior citizens alike will want to know that their lives will be well taken care of. At Carolina Gardens at Lexington, residents enjoy an active,...
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My dad has been in the facility for many years. For the past three months, it has taken a 100% turnaround with the new Business Manager. He is always pleasant and when I visit, is spending time with the...
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.
Twilite Manor Twilite Manor is an assisted living community located in Cayce, SC. Cayce is located in Richland and Lexington Counties and home to about 12,500 residents. With its location on the Congaree River, residents can enjoy the scenic views, take long walks, go on outings with friends, or...
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I am happy with the care from this community. The staff is caring. This is a clean community and we like that they have a patio in her room that she does enjoy. The menu is appealing and we like 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.
Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina and offers world class shopping, dining and medical facilities. Our vibrant and thriving city allows residents to make the most of their...
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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.
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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.
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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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Testo, SC

The average cost of senior living in Testo is $3,693 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perry, SC with an average of $2,968 per month.

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

Testo, SC
$3,693/mo
$3,745/mo
$3,934/mo

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

Testo, SC
$3,693/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,693/mo
$3,790/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,523/mo
Studio
$4,112/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,800/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Testo over time

Testo, SCSC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Testo, 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 Testo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Testo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Testo

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.

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.

Testo review score based on 26 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 11 Testo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Testo 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

Testo review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Testo, SC11 facilities
7.8
Pelion, SC22 facilities
8.8
Gaston, SC20 facilities

Review subcategories for Testo 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 26 reviews of 11 Testo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Testo 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.
Testo, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Testo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Testo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Testo, 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 Testo 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 Testo 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
45.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
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
54.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Testo 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 Testo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Testo, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Testo 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 Testo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Testo, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Testo 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 Testo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Testo, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Testo 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 Testo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Testo, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Testo

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 Testo protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Harbison Shores and Forest Lake Manor are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Testo, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 assisted living facilities near Testo, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Testo, South Carolina is Fairforest Grove Senior Living. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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