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10 Best Nursing Homes in Congaree, SC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Congaree nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Congaree, SC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Congaree or another care type is right for you. Browse 14 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Congaree.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Columbia Commercial Historic District.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Congaree, SC

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Photo of Forest Lake Manor
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99 Floor plans available
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77 reviews
8.4
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77 reviews
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6%
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Everyone was very nice and helpful! The man at the desk was wonderful. I think he mostly works nights. The financial lady was very helpful. The medication man was great. Really everyone I dealt with was...
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.
In a beautiful homestead with an expansive Southern-style front porch, you'll find Forest Lake Manor, a family-style senior community. Enjoy a quiet walk in the courtyard, relax with friends by the fountain, or visit with family in the dayroom. Located in the heart of Forest Acres, Forest Lake...
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My mother in law is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff have been fabulous and have helped every step of the way. The entire staff watch out for her. She likes the food and they do offer...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Located in the capital city of Columbia, our residents enjoy unparalleled access to fine shopping, dining and medical facilities. Columbia is a historic city with a thriving downtown area,...
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I'm hoping once the changes in employees is finalized that they retain them better. Every staff member - admin has changed since September The independent living is nicer than others because they have a door...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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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It was OK. I think that the rehab was good, but they didn't inform us as to what was going on on a daily basis, and you would go over an no one seemed to know. She went there about three times this year...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Congaree, SC

The average cost of senior living in Congaree is $3,981 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumter, SC with an average of $3,296 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Congaree, SC, vs. nearby cities

Congaree, SC
$3,981/mo
$4,097/mo
$3,997/mo

Nursing homes costs in Congaree, SC, vs. state and national averages

Congaree, SC
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

Nursing homes costs in Congaree, SC, vs. other senior living options

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Nursing Homes
$3,981/mo

Nursing homes costs in Congaree, SC, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Congaree vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Congaree, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCongaree, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,981/mo$4,162/mo$4,796/mo
Assisted Living$3,892/mo$4,129/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$3,981/mo$4,162/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living$3,313/mo$3,911/mo$4,019/mo
Nursing Homes
Congaree, SC:$3,981/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Assisted Living
Congaree, SC:$3,892/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Congaree, SC:$3,981/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Congaree, SC:$3,313/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Congaree, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Congaree and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Congaree, SC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Congaree have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Congaree, SC$4,796/mo$3,835/mo+25.1%
South Carolina$4,434/mo$4,218/mo+5.1%
National$5,614/mo$5,310/mo+5.7%
Congaree, SC
2024 average cost:$4,796/mo
2023 average cost:$3,835/mo
Percent change:+25.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,434/mo
2023 average cost:$4,218/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,310/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Congaree

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Congaree

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.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

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.

Congaree nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Congaree 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
30%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Congaree nursing homes

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 Congaree Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Congaree, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Congaree nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Congaree partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Congaree, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Congaree nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Congaree communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Congaree, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Congaree nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Congaree offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Congaree, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
0.5%
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Forest Lake Manor, Carolina Gardens at Kathwood and Mill Creek Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Congaree, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Congaree, South Carolina. See the full list.
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