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Memory care in Columbia, SC

12 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
12
in Columbia
Licensed capacity
745
across all 12
Adults 65+
16,083
Census estimate for Columbia
Within 25 miles
25
of the center of Columbia
Memory CareAssisted Living 33Independent Living 2Home Care 218Nursing Homes 12Senior Apartments 16
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Mill Creek Manor

Licensed· South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer), license CRC-2174
651 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Capacity59
(803) 790-9800
3.7 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Springtree Manor

Licensed· South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer), license CRC-2405
251 Springtree Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
Capacity52
(803) 741-2600
4.1 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Palmettos of Parklane

Licensed· South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer), license CRC-1513
7811 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Capacity85
(803) 741-7233
4.2 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Forest Lake Manor

Licensed· South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer), license CRC-2364
4405 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Capacity60
(803) 790-9800
4.2 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Vitality Living Columbia

Licensed· South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer), license CRC-2369
1951 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Capacity118
(803) 805-4011
6.9 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Brookdale Harbison

Licensed· South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer), license CRC-2053
51 Woodcross Dr, Columbia, SC 29212
Capacity52
(803) 732-0300
14.0 mi from city center
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Source: South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Columbia (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Columbia

Counting neighboring towns, there are 25 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Columbia, 13 more than in Columbia itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Columbia

See all 25 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Columbia at a glance

Columbia has 12 memory care communities in our directory, drawn from South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer) records. ZIP code 29223 has the most, 5 of the 12, and 6 ZIP codes have at least one. 7 of the 12 that report their size have 17 to 60 residents.1

By ZIP code

  • 292235
  • 292122
  • 292292
  • 292061
  • 292011
  • 292091
Memory care communities in Columbia by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents7
  • More than 60 residents4
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Public Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 12 memory care communities listed in Columbia, 12 operate a state-licensed special care unit.1

Report a problem
Contact the South Carolina Department of Public Health about a licensed community, or the South Carolina long-term care ombudsman at (803) 734-99002.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in South Carolina

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The South Carolina Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 South Carolina Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs helps with claims (803-734-0200).7
Medicare counseling
South Carolina’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-868-9095.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Columbia

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Richland County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Richland County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Central Midlands AAA/ COG/ Region 4 Long Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    803-376-5389

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Richland County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    South Carolina Adult Protective Services

    1-888-227-3487

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-868-9095

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs7

    803-734-0200

    Website

  • Medicaid

    South Carolina Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves South Carolina.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Columbia

How many memory care communities are in Columbia, SC?

WeFoundCare lists 12 memory care communities in Columbia, SC, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Columbia there are 25.

How many residents can memory care communities in Columbia serve?

12 of the 12 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 745 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 16,083 adults age 65 and older live in Columbia.

Do memory care communities in Columbia have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 12 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Which Columbia ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

29223 (5), 29212 (2), 29229 (2). In all, 6 ZIP codes in Columbia have at least one.

Who licenses memory care in South Carolina?

The South Carolina Department of Public Health licenses memory care in South Carolina. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Columbia?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Richland County, call 803-376-5389. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call South Carolina Adult Protective Services at 1-888-227-3487.

Are there memory care communities near Columbia?

Nearby cities with listings include Elgin (1, 6.3 mi), West Columbia (2, 11.6 mi), Irmo (2, 17.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Columbia

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Columbia (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 12 of 12 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Columbia (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. South Carolina Department of Public Health, Healthcare Quality: South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer). services5.arcgis.com/G4BLIH7rTQoIjCFv/arcgis/rest/services/Health_Facilities/FeatureServer/0 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.