Part of the Columbia metropolitan area, Irmo sits in Lexington and Richland Counties on an area of about ...
Overall, assisted living facilities in the Irmo region have an average quality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars. We base this rating on 405 reviews reviews from residents and family members, helping you assess local options.
120 Addy Ln, Lexington, SC 29072
4.0
(1 reviews)
New Light Community Care is a small facility. The people are very nice and very caring. They want to make sure that my dad has a good, comfortable place to stay. He seems to be happy, and he enjoys the food. They have a very good cook. They help my d...
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100 Joseph Walker Dr., West Columbia, SC 29169
4.0
(1 reviews)
I guess we are going to be pretty happy with Laurel Crest. We have already moved my parents in and everything seems to be working just fine. The staff has all been there for a very long time. They have a beautiful dining facility. They just seemed to...
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2205 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201
4.0
(9 reviews)
I am moving into Merrill Gardens at Columbia. It was a brand-new facility. It opened 2 years ago. It was very modern, big, bright, with huge double windows. So, there was a lot of light coming in. It was a 4-story building. The first floor was a welc...
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534 Wil Stel Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
4.0
(1 reviews)
My ex-husband is at Harbison Hall for only a day, so I don't really have a basis to judge. But it's very nice. It is definitely affordable, too. The staff is nice and they provide him with normal care, like assistance with bathing. They have activiti...
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388 Elbow Circle, Ridgeway, SC 29130
4.0
(2 reviews)
We were impressed with Joshuas Foundation. The young lady that gave us the tour was pleasant. The assistant director was the one that sat down with us, and she was able to answer our questions and provide us with all the information we needed. She wa...
$1,950
651 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
3.9
(28 reviews)
My mother has been well cared for since she first entered this facility for assisted living about three years ago. She has since progressed to memory care and the transition was very smooth. It offers a fine, bright and clean facility with consiste...
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7601 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
3.8
(21 reviews)
My mother-in-law was at NHC HealthCare, Parklane and we were very pleased with them. Nurse Dixon was very, very friendly and made us feel that my mother-in-law was in a good place and they were taking good care of her. It was very clean. They were ve...
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100 Finley Road, Columbia, SC 29203
3.7
(14 reviews)
The staff is great! The activities are outstanding...
$2,324
2514 FARAWAY DRIVE, Columbia, SC 29223
3.7
(11 reviews)
The rooms were comfortable, and the staff was kind and confident. The Physical Therapy was very helpful and got me back on track to return back home to my loving family. I would recommend this facility to anyone seeking Rehabilitation services. I am...
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700 DaVega Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
3.5
(14 reviews)
I visited The Columbia Presbyterian Community. The person who showed me around was knowledgeable and helpful. The facilities were very, very nice. I saw a 2-bedroom apartment in independent living, and it was quite large. There's plenty of space for ...
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431 East Boundary Street, Chapin, SC 29036
3.5
(4 reviews)
Generations of Chapin had more of an open atmosphere and a little bit of a country atmosphere. My mother would have more room in her actual room and it just seemed very nice and seemed to work for us. The staff was great. They have a calendar of acti...
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2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036
3.4
(17 reviews)
My wife is several days into physical rehab at Lowman. She is experiencing a 5-Star situation in all rating respects…facility, therapy, nursing, housekeeping, administration, meals. et al. Over-all staff attention/professionalism is exemplary, IMO. F...
$2,505
2705 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
3.1
(12 reviews)
Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is a nice assisted living community and the services are exceptional. I have read some negative comments about the place, but you can't make everybody happy no matter what you do. One thing about it is that the prici...
$2,160
2091 Sams Elbow Road, West Columbia, SC 29170
1.6
(5 reviews)
I have a family member staying there. The facility staff are always asking me what they can do for me or my family member. I am able to visit any day at anytime I want without having to call ahead. The facility has always been clean when I visit. The...
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425 S Wheeler Ave, Prosperity, SC 29127
Palmetto Gardens offers assisted living services in Prosperity, SC, a small town with old-fashioned charm but plenty of modern amenities. Seniors can visit a diverse range of local attractions, including Palmetto Trail, the Prosperity Town Clock and Dreher Island State Park. Palmetto Gardens residents are cared for by on-site staff who are available 24 hours a day. The facility helps with personal and medical needs, including religious services for residents who wish to practice their faith within the community. Laundry and dry cleaning are offered, and individual housekeeping services are provided as needed. Medication management is handled by caretakers. Palmetto Gardens provides meals and complimentary transportation services. Residents have the opportunity to participate in frequent off-site activities, or they can choose on-site activities for physical and mental health. Indoor common areas are open for residents to socialize or relax.To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Health
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756 Farrowood Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
Joanne'S Community Care Home in Elgin, SC provides Assisted Living, Memory Care services. The staff at Joanne'S Community Care Home provide personalized services designed to meet the needs of every patient.To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Health
$2,500
5048 Percival Road, Elgin, SC 29045
Joanne'S Community Care Home in Elgin, SC provides Assisted Living, Memory Care services. The staff at Joanne'S Community Care Home provide personalized services designed to meet the needs of every patient.To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Health
$2,500
4520 Trenhom Road, Columbia, SC 29206
Our assisted living program offers residents personalized assistance, with all-inclusive amenities. The care that each resident receives is unique to his or her needs. Each resident is assessed prior to move-in and is assessed regularly throughout their stay. This ensures our residents are always receiving the proper care for their needs.To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Health
$3,499
2232 Heyward Brockington Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
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821 Duke Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
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Assisted Living
Laura
4.0
Review of Harbison Shores
I went to see Harbison Shores. They were relatively small in terms of numbers of residents, and I think that was a plus. The building facility was very nicely arranged, like the way the rooms were...
Assisted Living
Natanna
5.0
Review of Harbison Shores
My friend likes Harbison Shores. She is leaning towards this place. I like that the staff were very friendly. I was really impressed with the size of the rooms and the friendliness of the people....
Assisted Living
Alice
5.0
Review of Generations of Irmo
I'm interested with Generations of Irmo. It looks very nice. They are updating it so that it doesn't look dark and dreary. They have some amenities like all the rest. They have six meals a day...
Assisted living rates in Irmo come in at $3,270, offering a $340 savings over the state norm and a $1,230 reduction over the national median. Although rates in Sumter run lower than in Irmo at $2,663, other nearby cities tend to have more expensive care. For example, seniors in Florence pay $186 more than residents in Irmo for services. Similarly, care costs in Charleton run higher at $3,945, and in Myrtle Beach, residents pay $4,070.
Irmo
$3,270
South Carolina
$3,612
United States
$4,500
Sumter
$2,663
Florence
$3,456
Charleston
$3,945
Myrtle Beach
$4,070
In Irmo, seniors pay a typical monthly rate of $3,270 for assisted living.
The South Carolina Medicaid State Plan provides assistance to eligible seniors to pay for an assisted living facility. In order to receive help, seniors should meet all Medicaid program criteria and should already be receiving the Optional State Supplement (OSS) to the federal Supplemental Security Income payment (SSI). Family supplementation is not allowed to pay for a private room.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
Assisted living residents in Irmo pay $3,270 monthly for long-term care, making this one of the most economically priced options for daily assistance. By comparison, seniors who arrange private care services in their homes pay $4,385. This rate applies to non medical in-home care services, such as help with bathing and dressing, along with skilled home health care services, such as wound care and disease monitoring. Nursing home care, which includes 24-hour medical support and supervision, exceeds assisted living costs at $7,300, although seniors who obtain nonresidential adult day health care pay lower rates of $1,376 for personal care and skilled nursing services in a daytime community setting.
In-Home Care
$4,385
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,376
Assisted Living Facility
$3,270
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,300
Note: Data for Irmo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Columbia, was used instead.
Irmo and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Irmo, please visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
Irmo Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.
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