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Photo of Fairforest Grove Senior LivingCommunity card badge
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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61 reviews
9.9
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61 reviews
5 star
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6%
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My relative has amazed us in so many ways since moving to Fairforest, She has gone from being mostly sedentary to participating in almost every activity offered, and there are many! Too many to list! She...
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 Harmony at Columbia
99 Photos available
3232 Floor plans available
8.5
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57 reviews
8.5
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57 reviews
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50%
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29%
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11%
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2%
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8%
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Harmony's staff, even the dining hall servers, are uniformly kind and considerate. They are quick to greet me and my family when we visit and don't hesitate to call if they sense something out of the...
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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Photo of The Haven in the Summit
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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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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.
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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.
Photo of Vitality Living Columbia
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1515 Floor plans available
9.7
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I'm so happy with Vitality Living. Wonderful and patient employees. I don't have to worry about my love one. Food is wonderful. With many different choices. Very clean. All around and awesome place. Even has...
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 Vitality Living Columbia
55 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.7
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I'm so happy with Vitality Living. Wonderful and patient employees. I don't have to worry about my love one. Food is wonderful. With many different choices. Very clean. All around and awesome place. Even has...
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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Cost of assisted living in Simpson, SC

The average cost of senior living in Simpson is $3,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Little Mountain, SC with an average of $3,549 per month.

Assisted living costs in Simpson, SC, vs. nearby cities

Simpson, SC
$3,991/mo
$4,000/mo
$3,880/mo

Assisted living costs in Simpson, SC, vs. state and national averages

Simpson, SC
$3,991/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Assisted living costs in Simpson, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,991/mo
$4,104/mo

Assisted living costs in Simpson, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,850/mo
Studio
$5,009/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,620/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,978/mo

Senior living costs in Simpson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Simpson, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSimpson, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,991/mo$4,117/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,104/mo$4,148/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$3,504/mo$3,897/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Simpson, SC:$3,991/mo
South Carolina:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Simpson, SC:$4,104/mo
South Carolina:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Simpson, SC:$3,504/mo
South Carolina:$3,897/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Simpson, 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 Simpson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Simpson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Simpson

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.

Simpson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Simpson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Simpson, 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 Simpson 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 Simpson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Simpson, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
48.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
12.5%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Simpson 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 Simpson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Simpson, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Simpson 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 Simpson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Simpson, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Simpson 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 Simpson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Simpson, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Simpson 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 Simpson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Simpson, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
38.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Simpson

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 Simpson protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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

There are 7 assisted living facilities near Simpson, South Carolina. See the full list.

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

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