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Assisted living costs in Pinewood average about $4,144 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 92 communities in Pinewood. Our detailed directory has 1203 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Sumter, Manning and Eutawville.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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.
Photo of Magnolias of Santee
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Stokes Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Elliott's Residential Homes
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 Piedmont Pathways Community Residential Care Facility
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Tyler Restmore Home 3
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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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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Photo of Jone's Elderly Care
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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Overall, 4 stars. This is the only location in northeast Columbia that has a patio-style living arrangement where she has a back door directly to the yard and can take out her dog. That's the best thing I...
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 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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It has been a good fit for my dad at Pinedale Residential Center. The community is conveniently located for us to come and visit him often. He is really happy there. I haven't had a chance to eat there with...
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.
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99 Floor plans available
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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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Photo of Cottonwood Villas
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 The Palmettos of Parklane
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 Williamsburg Residential Care Facility
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.
Photo of Rice Estate
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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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.
Photo of Walters' Retirement Home
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 Mary's Residential Care Facility #2
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Beard Residential Care Facs
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 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.
Photo of Beard Residential Care Facs
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 Pinewood, SC

The average cost of senior living in Pinewood is $4,144 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumter, SC with an average of $4,144 per month.

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

Pinewood, SC
$4,144/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,144/mo
$5,049/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,544/mo
Studio
$3,865/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,727/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,981/mo

Senior living costs in Pinewood 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: Pinewood, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePinewood, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,144/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,049/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,396/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Pinewood, SC:$4,144/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pinewood, SC:$5,049/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Pinewood, SC:$3,396/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pinewood, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pinewood 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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Assisted living cost trends in Pinewood, SC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pinewood 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 average 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
Pinewood, SC$4,629/mo$4,361/mo+6.1%
South Carolina$4,527/mo$4,377/mo+3.4%
National$5,364/mo$5,190/mo+3.4%
Pinewood, SC
2024 average cost:$4,629/mo
2023 average cost:$4,361/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,527/mo
2023 average cost:$4,377/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,364/mo
2023 average cost:$5,190/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pinewood, 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 Pinewood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pinewood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pinewood

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.

Sumter Grove Senior Living

5.0
We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very professional and very caring. It felt like home the minute we walked in.

Sunflower Springs at Summit Place in Columbia, SC

4.0
My mother was a resident at The Haven for several years before she passed away recently. We found the staff to be so very patient, kind, and compassionate. The biggest challenge for them was keeping track of Mother's belongings, which is typical of any facility of this type. My mother never ...
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Pinewood review score based on 204 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 204 reviews of 92 Pinewood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pinewood 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

Pinewood review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Pinewood, SC92 facilities
7.5
Bishopville, SC81 facilities
7.5
Lugoff, SC95 facilities

Review subcategories for Pinewood 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 204 reviews of 92 Pinewood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pinewood 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.
Pinewood, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Pinewood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pinewood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pinewood, 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 Pinewood 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 Pinewood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pinewood, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.1%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pinewood 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 Pinewood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pinewood, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pinewood 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 Pinewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pinewood, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pinewood 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 Pinewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pinewood, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.6%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pinewood 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 Pinewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pinewood, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pinewood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Pinewood 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 Vitality Living Columbia are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pinewood, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 92 assisted living facilities near Pinewood, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Pinewood, South Carolina is The Addison of Florence. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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