Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
$4,295/month
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Forest Lake Manor
4405 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 3.877 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
About Forest Lake Manor
In a beautiful homestead with an expansive Southern-style front porch, you'll find Forest Lake Manor, a family-style senior community. Enjoy a quiet walk in the courtyard, relax with friends by the fountain, or visit with family in the dayroom. Located in the heart of Forest Acres, Forest Lake Manor is within walking distance of shops, grocery stores, restaurants and theaters.
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
$5,795/month
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Memory Care · 0 bedroom
$5,895/month
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Price history by floor plan
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Studio$4,295 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
3.8 out of 5 from 77 reviews
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★★★★★
CriticalReview for Forest Lake Manor
It was a good place but my husband just doesn't want assisted living situation. I did get the impression that women were generally more satisfied than men. Food was so so. Most of staff was decent; a couple did a lot of sitting. The director was not there many times when I tried to see her, but I think there's been another change
★★★★★
PositiveFriendly Staff
Everyone was very nice and helpful! The man at the desk was wonderful. I think he mostly works nights. The financial lady was very helpful. The medication man was great. Really everyone I dealt with was great. My cousin wanted to be miserable, complained about everything, refused to make friends or participate in any activities. I feel really sad that she would not try.
★★★★★
Positive7 on scale of 10
Staff is nice, office not as helpful with paperwork, insurance as would like. Activities pretty nice. Not a diverse population of residents. Mostly white females… haven’t been happy with level of attention to cleaning units. Food mediocre. .
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Atria Forest Lake
People were really good to mama ..Clean with lots to do. Just didnt like paying for services not provided. Mama had a broken arm. So help would have been good.
★★★★★
PositiveTrusting the professional and heart felt staff with your loved one.
When the time came for Mom to move to an assisted living facility I was torn, green and unsure of what exactly to do. A place for Mom was recommended by the nurse in charge of her short term home assistance. From that point the Atria was one of the rcommendations. The staff is incredibly helpful and made the experience smooth and we felt more than comfortable with her moving in. They have kept and exceeded those standards. They have a wide range of fullfilling Activities for the Residents. They have special guest c…
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Atria Forest Lake
I was very pleased with the level of service, wide variety of activities, upkeep of the overall facility and the respite room, and attention to individual residents.The only drawback is that they do not accept vouchers from our county's caregiver respite program.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Mainstay Healthcare Management
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 2, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
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Meals & dining
- Room Service
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- No Sugar
- Meals Provided
- Guest Meals
- Anytime Dining
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
Health & wellness
- Incontinence Care
- High Acuity Care
- Medication Management
- Memory Care
- Diabetic Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Services & convenience
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Cats Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- American Sign Language
- Spanish
- English
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
Activities & engagement
- Intergenerational Programs
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Birthday Parties
- Men's Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Choir / Singing Club
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Cooking Classes
- Bible Study Group
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Wine Tasting
- Catholic Services
- Christian Services
- Activities On-site
- Community Service Programs
- Light Therapy Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Community Service Organizations
- Live Well Programs
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Trivia Games
- Live Musical Performances
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Tai Chi
- Gardening Club
- Current Events Club
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Art Classes
- Montessori Programs
- Day Trips and Outings
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Karaoke
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Holiday Parties
- Walking Club
- Other Religious Services
- Bridge Club
- Jewish Services
- Reminiscence Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Activities Off-site
Outdoor spaces
- Beauty Salon
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Computer or Media Center
- Library
- Private Bath
- Barber Shop
- Outside Patio
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Central Fireplace
- Game Room
- Piano or Organ
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Movie or Theater Room
- Raised Garden Beds
Apartment & room features
- Handicap Accessible
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Kitchenette
- Garden View
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 2, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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