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Memory care in Pine Ridge offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Pine Ridge is about $4,049 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 18 communities, read 280 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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22 Floor plans available
9.8
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Great place she is still unhappy due to the move but daily they have been wonderful with her! We greatly appreciate all there work and care. Activities are limited for her because she is not sure about...
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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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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36 reviews
9.2
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36 reviews
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Well lite dining & lobby gathering area. Open to the lower level. Wine hour @ 4 on Wed & Friday. Beauty shop, good sized gym, outside restaurant events, in unit laundry. Daily check in by residents & if not...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is a new senior living community offering independent living and memory care. We are located next to Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, one mile from the State House and downtown. We offer luxury senior living in the heart of revitalized BullStreet District....
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9.1
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69 reviews
9.1
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My mom was at the Pines for a short time before needing more intensive care. While there, we found the staff to be exceptional. They were very attentive and caring. We would definitely recommend The Pines...
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.
At Pines Columbia, a pet friendly senior living community near Columbia, SC, we provide our residents thoughtful, compassionate assistance with their daily routine, while respecting their independence. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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11 Floor plan available
9.0
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35 reviews
9.0
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We chose Jenni-Lynn because of the nice location. Quiet neighborhood located conveniently to grocery and dining. Within our budget. Very kind and personal staff. 4 of the nurses attended my moms...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Jenni Lynn Assisted Living and Independent Living has been serving Seniors for over 30 years. We are located off Hwy 378 in West Columbia, 1 mile from Lexington Medical Hospital. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that keep our resident healthy and safe, while providing...
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8.4
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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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8.0
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29 reviews
8.0
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29 reviews
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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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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
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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.
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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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,...
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 Highlands Senior Living Gaston
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.
Photo of Laurel Crest
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Laurel Crest is more expensive, but they had better care than where my loved one is now. The staff to resident ratio was better here and we got much more personalized care. They pay attention the the...
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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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.
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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 memory care in Pine Ridge, SC

The average cost of senior living in Pine Ridge is $4,049 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perry, SC with an average of $3,071 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pine Ridge, SC vs. nearby cities

Pine Ridge, SC
$4,049/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pine Ridge, SC vs. the state and national average

Pine Ridge, SC
$4,049/mo
U.S. national average
$4,899/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pine Ridge vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,049/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Pine Ridge, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,900/mo
Studio
$4,398/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,950/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,650/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Pine Ridge over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Pine Ridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Pine Ridge

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.

Pine Ridge review score based on 44 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 18 Pine Ridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pine Ridge review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Pine Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Pine Ridge, SC18 facilities
8.8
South Congaree, SC18 facilities
8.9
Springdale, SC30 facilities

Review subcategories for Pine Ridge memory care

When memory care 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 44 reviews of 18 Pine Ridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pine Ridge resident and family memory care 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.
Pine Ridge, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Pine Ridge memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Pine Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pine Ridge, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
61.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pine Ridge memory care

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 Pine Ridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pine Ridge, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pine Ridge memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pine Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pine Ridge, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
50.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
19.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pine Ridge memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pine Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pine Ridge, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pine Ridge memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Pine Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pine Ridge, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
33.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
54.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
51.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
61.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Vitality Living Columbia and Forest Lake Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pine Ridge, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 18 memory care facilities near Pine Ridge, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Pine Ridge, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 18 memory care facilities near you in Pine Ridge, South Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pine Ridge, South Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Pine Ridge, South Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Pine Ridge, South Carolina ranges from $1700 to $7450. The average Memory Care cost in Pine Ridge, South Carolina is $4,049. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Pine Ridge, South Carolina typically starts at $1700. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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