Columbia, SC · Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF)
Assisted Living Inspection Lookup in Columbia, SC
Verify license status and inspection records for 30 nearby communities before you tour. Regulated by SC Department of Health and Environmental Control.
How to search in Columbia
- On the South Carolina portal, search "Columbia" or ZIP 29201
- The Columbia metro has approximately 30 licensed communities — compare at least 3
- Filter or search near Forest Acres if proximity to family matters
- Filter or search near Shandon if proximity to family matters
- Filter or search near Irmo if proximity to family matters
- Search DHEC healthcare facility listings
- Review annual inspection citations
What to ask on a tour in South Carolina
South Carolina inspectors frequently cite violations related to:
- Neglect investigations
- Medication management failures
- Sanitation issues
Popular areas to search near
- Forest Acres
- Shandon
- Irmo
- Lexington
- Northeast Columbia
- • Enforcement actions
- • Pattern of elopement citations
- • Poor plan of correction history
FAQs — Columbia
How do I look up assisted living inspections in Columbia, SC?▾
Use the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control official portal (https://www.scdhec.gov/health/healthcare-facility-licensing). Search by "Columbia" or ZIP code 29201, then review survey citations, complaint investigations, and current license status for each community you're considering.
How many assisted living facilities are in Columbia?▾
The Columbia metro area has approximately 30 licensed Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) communities. Always verify the specific facility's license and latest survey.
What should I ask on a tour in South Carolina?▾
Ask about recent survey citations related to: Neglect investigations; Medication management failures; Sanitation issues. Request the most recent inspection report and ask how each citation was resolved.
What are red flags when touring Columbia communities?▾
Watch for: Enforcement actions; Pattern of elopement citations; Poor plan of correction history. If a community refuses to share survey results, treat that as a serious warning sign.
Does Medicaid pay for assisted living in Columbia?▾
Some SC Medicaid waiver programs may cover care services (not always room and board) in participating facilities. Use our free South Carolina Medicaid checker for a preliminary screening.
Where can I browse Columbia communities with safety data?▾
Use the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control lookup to verify each community individually before touring.
South Carolina Medicaid Checker — Columbia
Free screening for waiver programs
Nursing Home Ratings — Columbia
CMS star ratings for skilled nursing
Assisted Living in Columbia
Costs, FAQs, and free matching
Sources & methodology
Cost estimates, demographics, and safety data are compiled from government sources. Verify current figures with official portals before making care decisions.