The Pines at Columbia Assisted Living Community

The Pines at Columbia Assisted Living Community sits in West Columbia, SC, working as a licensed Community Residential Care Facility with 90 licensed beds, and people in the area say it gives families a sense of security when they need care for a loved one, plus it's surveyed by the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services and follows rules set by local authorities. The place is owned by WindRiver Companies, which has more than 29 years of experience in the senior living field, and it's known for attentive staff, a high resident review score, and even an award for Best of Senior Living. The Pines lets seniors stay as they age, thanks to its aging in place policy, and has everything from independent living to assisted living, nursing home services, and a special Memory Care program for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, so folks can get more help as their needs change without having to move somewhere else. Residents find modern studio apartments, some with deluxe layouts spanning 400-475 square feet, all coming with wall-to-wall carpeting, big closets, private bathrooms, cable or satellite TV, emergency call systems, and heating and air conditioning they can control themselves, which is handy for comfort, and the building is pet-friendly and has secure indoor mailboxes, no smoking indoors or in public spots, with parking for residents who drive. The Pines focuses on support for daily living, with trained staff on site all day and night, a full-time licensed nurse, and a Health & Wellness team who help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication, along with diabetic and incontinence care, and even help for non-ambulatory people, and if someone only needs a short stay after surgery or injury, their respite care handles that for anywhere from a quick check-in to a few weeks. Residents get nutritious meals, including special diets like vegetarian or low-salt, served in a restaurant-style dining room, with snacks, happy hours, outings, and social activities that fill the week, plus devotional services for spiritual needs and a busy calendar for everything from arts and crafts to fitness classes and movie nights. The facility has both indoor and outdoor spaces to relax, including a spacious lobby, sitting areas, elegant dining rooms, large tables with a TV, plus gardens, courtyards with gazebos, landscaped paths, water features, porches, and even a pergola, so people can stroll or sit and enjoy fresh air. There's a beauty and barber shop, a library, Wi-Fi throughout, and even transportation services for appointments or errands, meaning most daily needs get taken care of without families worrying. Medical services include nurses, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, a dentist, and a podiatrist, plus a doctor on call, and extra support like homecare services and hospice. The friendly staff help residents feel at home, always willing to adjust as needs change, and their approach centers on compassionate support and making sure everyone has a safe and engaging place to live, with programs aimed to spark socializing, growth, and well-being, so life can stay comfortable and meaningful, with none of the stress about chores since they handle laundry, housekeeping, and regular maintenance, keeping things simple so folks can enjoy their days. The Pines at Columbia does not accept Medicare for care services unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so families might want to check on coverage options, and the facility works to balance health, social fulfillment, and independence for both men and women, with some areas set up for female-only or male-only living if needed.