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Lakeview Retirement Community

2134 N Lake Drive, Columbia, SC

Independent Living

★ 4.816 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Lakeview Retirement Community

Lakeview, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Lake Drive in Columbia. We look forward to opening brand new during the Spring of 2022! Lakeview will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement. Lakeview's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury…

Published floor plans

Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,690/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026

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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,980/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026

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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,740/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026

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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Floor plan

Studio$4,690 observed · tracking future changes

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Happiness

I am so happy to be here. People are so friendly. The managers make sure our every need is meet..The actives are wonderful. Never a dull moment! Love having someone to play cards with! Have made many new friends.

Resident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Friendly staff

I recently visited my grandmother and everyone was so friendly. The facility was clean and kept up. The food options were excellent and there was always something to do. It’s a great place where she can live independently, but also get the help she needs.

Family/friendIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Review

I have lived there..great place to meet friends and the camaraderie is superb. I still visit the many friends I made while living there. Chef [removed name] knows how to lay out a great buffet, both main bar and salad bar. The dining room staff can’t be better, very patient, and very very helpful! [removed names] both add great service and entertainment. The only reason I left was I still had ants in my pants…wanted the garden I had enjoyed for so many years. I’d go back in a heartbeat! The one concern I have …

Resident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 4.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 4.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 4.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Best decision

As difficult as it is to admit that getting older has its challenges I know that I made the best decision moving to Lakeview. Great people and friendly staff. No longer cooking and cleaning they do it for me!

Resident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Wonderful community and amazing staff and management

I’ve lived at Lakeview for over a year and this is definitely home! The staff and managers make me feel like this is my extended family. Best decision I made was moving to Lakeview. Lots of activities and my apartment is very nice.

Resident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Friendly Faces

I’ve only lived here a few months and everyone has made me feel so welcomed. I’m so pleased with my apartment that had a place for all my things to make it feel like home. We have lots of fun activities, exercise classes, movies and bus trips if you want to attend something special. RLC is a great place to live!

Resident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 4.0 / 5

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options: Independent Living
Operator: Resort Lifestyle Communities
Public price status: Published starting price available
Last source check: August 17, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

Private Dining Room
Bar or Pub
Meals Provided
No Sugar
Anytime Dining
Restaurant Style Dining
Professional Chef
Guest Meals
International Cuisine
Low / No Sodium
Vegetarian
Vegan
Room Service

Health & wellness

Staffing & Ancillary Services
Medication Management

Services & convenience

Resident Parking Available
Covered Parking
Uncovered Parking
Complimentary Transportation
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed
Housekeeping
Beautician
English

Activities & engagement

Devotional Activities On-Site
Book Club
Bible Study Group
Yoga / Chair Yoga
Wii Bowling
Day Trips and Outings
Art Classes
Current Events Club
Choir / Singing Club
Live Dance or Theater Performances
Quilting or Sewing Club
Intergenerational Programs
Activities Off-site
Christian Services
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Activities On-site
Holiday Parties
Catholic Services
Bridge Club
Other Religious Services
Walking Club
Happy Hour
Dances
Birthday Parties
Cards / Pinochle Club
Live Well Programs
Community Service Organizations
Community Service Programs
Stretching Classes
BBQs or Picnics
Gardening Club
Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
Tai Chi
Trivia Games
Men's Club
Live Musical Performances

Outdoor spaces

Computer or Media Center
Outside Patio
Barber Shop
Library
Central Fireplace
Indoor Common Areas
Meeting Room
Beauty Salon
Main Street Shops
TV Lounge
Outdoor Common Areas
Billiards Lounge
Game Room
Fitness Center
Ballroom
Movie or Theater Room
Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

Garden View
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Cable or Satellite TV
Handicap Accessible
Private patio, deck, or balcony
Full kitchen
Ground Floor Units
Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Air Conditioned

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 17, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

Lakeview Retirement Community

About Lakeview Retirement Community