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Assisted Living in Irmo, SC

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Reviewed by Ramona Britt & Valerie Koeppen

Last updated March 01, 2025

Irmo offers a diverse range of 22 Assisted Living communities giving families varied options to choose from. The average cost of assisted living living in the Irmo area is $4,030, and the communities in the Irmo area have a average rating of 8.9 out of 10. Seniorly also uses Seniorly Price Estimate for cost comparisons with nearby cities, and even highlights new construction facilities for those seeking modern amenities. Families can look at 139 photos, 378 ratings and reviews, and 6 prices in the Irmo area to get a sense of assisted living in the area. Not to be confused with nursing homes, which offer medical care, assisted living provides daily help with activities of daily living like dressing or bathing. And with services catering to all care levels, many facilities enable residents to age in place, whether it's a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom option. For personalized assistance, Seniorly local advisors Ramona Britt & Valerie Koeppen are available to help with your search.

The 20 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Irmo, SC

22 communities near Irmo, SC

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Merrill Gardens At Columbia

2205 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Assisted Living , Independent Living

"A warm and friendly community with lots of options to engage, as well as privacy when you want it. We think we’ve found the perfect spot for my mother in the assisted living wing, and hubby and I are seriously eyeing the over-62 Independent apartments!" - Jen
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From $5,100/mo
9.8
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Brookdale Harbison

51 Woodcross Drive, Columbia, SC 29212

Assisted Living

"Staff are amazing!! Would highly recommend!! The tenure here with the staff is amazing, 5, 10 and 15 years of caring for the residents in this community. If you are looking for a smaller more intimate community with a homelike feel, you have found the place. " - Elizabeth
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From $3,580/mo
9.9
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Oakleaf Village Of Lexington

800 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072

Assisted Living , Memory Care

Nestled in the heart of Lexington, Oakleaf Village of Lexington is a vibrant senior living community that offers a unique blend of independence and support for its residents. The community stands out for its emphasis on personalized care and medical services, ensuring that each resident receives the attention they need to thrive. With a dedicated staff available around the clock, assistance with d...
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From $3,945/mo
9.7
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Carolina Gardens At Harbison

990 Columbia Avenue, Irmo, SC 29063

Assisted Living , Memory Care

Carolina Gardens At Harbison offers an inviting and supportive environment, where residents can enjoy an enriching lifestyle with a focus on comprehensive care and medical services. The community stands out for its robust healthcare offerings, ensuring that residents receive the assistance they need. With 12-16 hour nursing, a 24-hour call system, and round-the-clock supervision, residents and the...
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From $4,720/mo
6.4
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Jenni Lynn

915 HOOK Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169

Assisted Living

"We love it here. We have a new executive director, who we hope will be even better than before. We are still getting settled in.. The cottage we have is great! My husband especially loves the patio...he can feel the wind and hear the birds singing in the trees that are fairly close to the patio. I love the residents of the facility. I play the piano every Sunday at the morning service. And I talk ..." - Cindy K.
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From $3,700/mo
9.6
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Colonial Gardens Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living

3565 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169

Assisted Living , Memory Care

Colonial Gardens Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living offers an inviting and supportive environment dedicated to the well-being of its residents and their families. Nestled in the warm and welcoming community of West Columbia, South Carolina, this large retirement community provides a tranquil setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the lower Saluda and Congaree Rivers. Residents can enj...
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From $4,200/mo
9.1
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The Heritage At Lowman

2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036

Assisted Living , Memory Care

"I really enjoy living at The Courtyards at Lowman.. It's a very small home-like community and I feel like everyone who works and lives here genuinely care about each other and create a great sense of community. Overall, I feel blessed to have found Lowman for this season of my life." - Jakob
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From $4,300/mo
8.9
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Lakeside Place Senior Living

487 Highway 378, Lexington, SC 29072

Assisted Living , Memory Care

Lakeside Place Senior Living offers a welcoming and supportive environment for its residents, emphasizing comprehensive care and medical services to ensure peace of mind for both residents and their families. Located in a serene neighborhood in Lexington, South Carolina, this large senior living community is dedicated to providing personalized attention through services such as 12-16 hour nursing,...
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From $4,200/mo
9.1
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Spring Oak at Lexington

5422 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29072

Assisted Living

Spring Oak at Lexington is a vibrant senior living community that truly embodies the spirit of living life to the fullest. Nestled in a welcoming neighborhood, this family-owned establishment prioritizes the well-being and happiness of its residents. With a philosophy centered around living in place, rather than just aging in place, Spring Oak is committed to creating a warm and inviting atmospher...
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From $4,400/mo
7.7
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The Pines at Columbia Assisted Living Community

190 McSwain Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169

Assisted Living

Nestled in a vibrant neighborhood, The Pines at Columbia offers a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle. With a focus on care and medical services, this community ensures that residents receive the attention they need while enjoying their daily lives. The presence of a full-time licensed nurse and a dedicated Health & Wellness team underscores the commitme...
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From $3,855/mo
7.3
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Fairforest Grove Senior Living

120 Fairforest Road, Columbia, SC 29212

Assisted Living , Memory Care

Fairforest Grove Senior Living is a welcoming community nestled in a charming neighborhood. It is renowned for its dedication to providing exceptional care and medical services for its residents. The community is small, fostering a close-knit environment where residents receive personalized attention and support. With a focus on health and wellness, Fairforest Grove offers comprehensive healthcare...
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From $3,295/mo
5.5
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Harbison Hall Assisted Living

534 Wil Stel Road, Columbia, SC 29229

Assisted Living

Nestled in the welcoming community of Harbison Hall Assisted Living, residents find a place where care and comfort are paramount. This medium-sized community is renowned for its comprehensive health care services, which include a 24-hour call system and supervision, ensuring that assistance is always at hand. Residents receive personalized support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, a...
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From $3,850/mo
5.5
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The Legacy of Lexington

218 Old Chapin Road, Lexington, SC 29072

Assisted Living

Nestled in the heart of South Carolina, The Legacy of Lexington offers a warm and welcoming environment for seniors seeking a vibrant community with a focus on exceptional care and medical services. This small, tight-knit community is designed to provide residents with the support they need while encouraging independence and fostering a sense of belonging. The Legacy of Lexington is dedicated to ...
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From $3,500/mo
6.4
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New Light Community Care

New Light Community Care

120 Addy Lane, Lexington, SC 29072

Assisted Living

"The place was clean the staff was great it’s all that they say that it is‼️" - Sandra
From $3,400/mo
4.8
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Passionate Care Community Center

Passionate Care Community Center

2206 Hertford Drive, Columbia, SC 29210

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Nestled in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina, the Passionate Care Community Center offers a small, intimate setting for seniors at an average monthly cost of $2,940. This pricing is notably competitive, falling below the city's average of $3,270 for similar senior living communities. This affordability, combined with the center's extensive amenities and services, makes the Passionate Care Comm...
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From $3,850/mo
3.8
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Eugenia's Residential Care Facility

Eugenia's Residential Care Facility

2232 Heyward Brockington Road, Columbia, SC 29203

Assisted Living

Eugenia's Residential Care Facility, situated at 2232 Heyward Brockington Road, offers a welcoming and supportive environment for its residents. With a focus on quality care and comprehensive medical services, this medium-sized community ensures that residents receive the attention and assistance they need. The facility boasts an array of health care services including a 24-hour call system, aroun...
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From $3,850/mo
3.8
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Kensington II Group Home

Kensington II Group Home

120 Kensington Road, Columbia, SC 29203

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Nestled in a serene neighborhood at 120 Kensington Road, Columbia, SC, Kensington II Group Home offers a warm and inviting environment for seniors. This small, tight-knit community emphasizes personalized care and medical services, ensuring that residents receive the attention and assistance they need around the clock. With 24-hour supervision and comprehensive healthcare services like medication ...
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From $3,850/mo
3.8
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Lighthouse Residential Care Facility

Lighthouse Residential Care Facility

4033 Delree Street Lot # 31, West Columbia, SC 29170

Assisted Living

Lighthouse Residential Care Facility is a welcoming senior living community nestled in the heart of West Columbia, South Carolina. This small, close-knit community offers a serene and supportive environment for its residents, focusing on exceptional care and medical services. Residents benefit from 24-hour supervision and are provided with comprehensive assistance in daily activities such as bathi...
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From $3,430/mo
3.8
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Kensington I

Kensington I

100 Kensington Road, Columbia, SC 29203

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Nestled in the heart of South Carolina, Kensington I offers a warm and inviting senior living community that prioritizes exceptional care and comprehensive medical services. The community's small size ensures personalized attention and a close-knit atmosphere, fostering a sense of belonging among residents. Kensington I is dedicated to providing top-notch healthcare support, with 24-hour supervis...
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From $3,850/mo
3.8
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Dowdy's Community Care Home 2

Dowdy's Community Care Home 2

4609 Arlington Street, Columbia, SC 29203

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Nestled in a serene neighborhood, Dowdy's Community Care Home 2 offers a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors. With a focus on exceptional care and medical services, residents can expect 24-hour supervision and personalized assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. The dedicated staff ensures that each resident receives tailored care, includ...
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From $3,850/mo
3.8
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Top rated assisted living in Irmo, SC

Irmo, South Carolina, hosts 22 assisted living communities, with six rated above 8. Top-rated facilities include Brookdale Harbison and Merrill Gardens At Columbia. The area features nine large, five medium, and eight small communities. Seniorly has recently facilitated four moves and nine tours, with local advisors Ramona Britt, Valerie Koeppen, and Renee Gibson providing assistance.
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Brookdale Harbison

51 Woodcross Drive, Columbia, SC 29212

Assisted Living

"Staff are amazing!! Would highly recommend!! The tenure here with the staff is amazing, 5, 10 and 15 years of caring for the residents in this community. If you are looking for a smaller more intimate community with a homelike feel, you have found the place. " - Elizabeth
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From $3,580/mo
9.9
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Merrill Gardens At Columbia

2205 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Assisted Living , Independent Living

"A warm and friendly community with lots of options to engage, as well as privacy when you want it. We think we’ve found the perfect spot for my mother in the assisted living wing, and hubby and I are seriously eyeing the over-62 Independent apartments!" - Jen
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From $5,100/mo
9.8
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Best value assisted living in Irmo, SC

In Irmo, South Carolina, the best value assisted living communities, characterized by high ratings and low costs, include Jenni Lynn, The Heritage At Lowman, Lakeside Place Senior Living, and Colonial Gardens Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living. This assessment is based on the analysis of 378 reviews and six price data points.
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Jenni Lynn

915 HOOK Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169

Assisted Living

"We love it here. We have a new executive director, who we hope will be even better than before. We are still getting settled in.. The cottage we have is great! My husband especially loves the patio...he can feel the wind and hear the birds singing in the trees that are fairly close to the patio. I love the residents of the facility. I play the piano every Sunday at the morning service. And I talk ..." - Cindy K.
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From $3,700/mo
9.6
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The Heritage At Lowman

2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036

Assisted Living , Memory Care

"I really enjoy living at The Courtyards at Lowman.. It's a very small home-like community and I feel like everyone who works and lives here genuinely care about each other and create a great sense of community. Overall, I feel blessed to have found Lowman for this season of my life." - Jakob
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From $4,300/mo
8.9
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Lakeside Place Senior Living

487 Highway 378, Lexington, SC 29072

Assisted Living , Memory Care

Lakeside Place Senior Living offers a welcoming and supportive environment for its residents, emphasizing comprehensive care and medical services to ensure peace of mind for both residents and their families. Located in a serene neighborhood in Lexington, South Carolina, this large senior living community is dedicated to providing personalized attention through services such as 12-16 hour nursing,...
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From $4,200/mo
9.1
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Colonial Gardens Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living

3565 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169

Assisted Living , Memory Care

Colonial Gardens Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living offers an inviting and supportive environment dedicated to the well-being of its residents and their families. Nestled in the warm and welcoming community of West Columbia, South Carolina, this large retirement community provides a tranquil setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the lower Saluda and Congaree Rivers. Residents can enj...
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From $4,200/mo
9.1
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Advisor recommended assisted living in Irmo, SC

In Irmo, South Carolina, Seniorly's local advisors, Ramona Britt, Valerie Koeppen, and Renee Gibson, recommend 7 out of 22 assisted living communities. Notable recommended communities include Jenni Lynn, Lakeside Place Senior Living, The Heritage At Lowman, and Colonial Gardens Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living.
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Irmo Seniorly Advisor

9.2
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4 assisted living communities
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Jenni Lynn

915 HOOK Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169

Assisted Living

"We love it here. We have a new executive director, who we hope will be even better than before. We are still getting settled in.. The cottage we have is great! My husband especially loves the patio...he can feel the wind and hear the birds singing in the trees that are fairly close to the patio. I love the residents of the facility. I play the piano every Sunday at the morning service. And I talk ..." - Cindy K.
...Read more
From $3,700/mo
9.6
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Lakeside Place Senior Living

487 Highway 378, Lexington, SC 29072

Assisted Living , Memory Care

Lakeside Place Senior Living offers a welcoming and supportive environment for its residents, emphasizing comprehensive care and medical services to ensure peace of mind for both residents and their families. Located in a serene neighborhood in Lexington, South Carolina, this large senior living community is dedicated to providing personalized attention through services such as 12-16 hour nursing,...
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From $4,200/mo
9.1
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The Heritage At Lowman

2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036

Assisted Living , Memory Care

"I really enjoy living at The Courtyards at Lowman.. It's a very small home-like community and I feel like everyone who works and lives here genuinely care about each other and create a great sense of community. Overall, I feel blessed to have found Lowman for this season of my life." - Jakob
...Read more
From $4,300/mo
8.9
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Colonial Gardens Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living

3565 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169

Assisted Living , Memory Care

Colonial Gardens Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living offers an inviting and supportive environment dedicated to the well-being of its residents and their families. Nestled in the warm and welcoming community of West Columbia, South Carolina, this large retirement community provides a tranquil setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the lower Saluda and Congaree Rivers. Residents can enj...
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From $4,200/mo
9.1
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Compare average cost of assisted living in Irmo, SC area with nearby cities

The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for assisted living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$2,953/mo
Lexington
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$2,843/mo
West Columbia
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$3,297/mo
Columbia
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$3,650/mo
Chapin
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$3,208/mo
Blythewood
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$2,844/mo
Ridgeway
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Assisted Living amenities in Irmo area

100% of these assisted living offer resident-run activities
100% of these assisted living offer fitness activities
100% of these assisted living have walking paths
100% of these assisted living have a restaurant style

Average Seniorly Community Score in Irmo

6.3

Very good

Seniorly Community Score

What is Seniorly Community Score?

The Seniorly Community Score is a comprehensive and unbiased rating system that takes into account multiple factors crucial to senior living quality. We've meticulously analyzed thousands of senior living communities across the country to create an innovative and accurate assessment of each community's strengths and offerings. The Seniorly Community Score employs a user-friendly scale from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying an exceptional senior living community and 1 representing the lower end of quality, ensuring an easy-to-understand and transparent evaluation for families.

Get to know Irmo area

Total population: 1,295
66% of population is 50+ years old, 47% is 65+ years old
Median income: $76,637
The poverty rate is 13% lower for this region compared to the South Carolina state average, which is 14%
Diversity
2% Hispanic, and 85% White of population

Explore other types of communities in Irmo, SC

Independent Living

For active older adults who want to downsize to a home in a retirement community but don't need help to live independently.

Memory Care

A supervised and secured community designed to support engagement and quality of life for residents living with dementia.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

For residents who want to age in place as their care needs change—from Independent Living to nursing care. Requires a buy-in fee.

Nursing Homes

For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery. Nursing Homes are also known as skilled nursing facilities.

Board and Care Home

Homes in residential neighborhoods that are equipped and staffed to provide daily care for a small number of residents.

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