Forest Lake Manor in Columbia, SC, sits out in Forest Acres and takes a family-style approach with a warm, homestead setting where residents see an expansive Southern-style front porch, a garden, a courtyard with a tranquil fountain, and a dayroom for relaxing or visits with family, and there's a sunroom and screened porch where residents can unwind. They have both studio and one-bedroom apartments, and every unit has private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, and emergency call systems, and you can choose furnished or unfurnished apartments, and all buildings have elevators and controlled access for safety, while there's guest parking, resident parking, and walking paths for outdoor exercise. Forest Lake Manor allows pets like cats and dogs in certain areas, and they're attentive about safety with things like secured memory care units, wander-prevention alarms, and staff available round-the-clock, including on-site nurses, caregivers, and a part-time nurse, and they can provide assistance with activities of daily living, managing medication, and behavioral and incontinence care.
They offer many care types all in one place, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, adult day services, non-medical home care, Medicare-certified home health care, and hospice care, and their memory care is in a dedicated community, purpose-built with secured walkways and specialized programs for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, plus a team that can support people with wandering risks or physical behaviors. Forest Lake Manor supports an active lifestyle, with a full calendar coordinated by a full-time Activity Director and more than 200 monthly programs, plus the Engage Life® activities that aim to keep residents involved socially, culturally, educationally, and spiritually, and there's a card and game room, residents' lounge, a library, and fitness and wellness offerings that include Tai Chi, stretching, yoga, and brain fitness. There are also regular outings for shopping or appointments since transportation is provided, and they do have short-term stay options too.
Food is served restaurant-style every day, with chef-prepared meals and options for vegetarian diets, low sodium, low sugar, and special requests, and families or guests can join for meals if they'd like. Residents can come and go for salon services and barber visits, and there are regular visits from outside specialists like physical, occupational, and speech therapists, as well as on-site RNs, LPNs, and medication technicians. Their housekeeping and maintenance team handles cleaning, laundry, and repairs, and there's cable, internet access, on-site beauty services, and several quiet corners outdoors for reading or visiting, along with indoor spaces for watching TV or enjoying the company of others.
Forest Lake Manor is locally owned and puts attention on personal care and maintaining a neighborly feeling, and they will help families figure out which level of support fits best by offering guidance and local surveys from the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services if needed. The community is a licensed Community Residential Care Facility, has 60 licensed beds, and isn't necessarily certified for Medicare or Medicaid payments unless otherwise noted, so pricing and payment questions get discussed in person with the team. Forest Lake Manor sits near medical offices and hospitals for quick access to health care as needed, and the grounds are laid out for comfort, security, and easy movement, making it simpler for residents to stay active and connected if they want to, with several options for lifestyle, support, and care all in the same campus.
