Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
$3,950/month
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Mill Creek Manor
651 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 3.652 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
About Mill Creek Manor
Welcome to Mill Creek Manor Independent, Assisted Living, & Memory Care, located in beautiful Columbia, SC Mill Creek Manor is conveniently located to dining, shopping, and surrounded by beautiful Sesquicentennial Park. Here at Mill Creek Manor we provide a senior living neighborhood with the active senior in mind that can stay in this setting throughout the aging process. At our independent living community, seniors enjoy an independent lifestyle with amenities, such as a spacious living and entertainment gathering spots, in addition to delicious meals and special events. As personal needs change, our assisted living accommodations and services offer the perfect transition for the latter part of life’s journey. The community offers assisted living for residents who need supportive care, medication management, and specialized services, with all the comforts of a beautiful, safe home environment.
Published floor plans
Semi-Private
Assisted Living
$3,200/month
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Memory Care · 0 bedroom
$5,000/month
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Memory Care
$4,200/month
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Independent Living · 0 bedroom
$1,700/month
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Independent Living · 2 bedroom
$2,350/month
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Price history by floor plan
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Studio$1,700 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
3.6 out of 5 from 52 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveReview for Mill Creek Manor
Overall, 4 stars. This is the only location in northeast Columbia that has a patio-style living arrangement where she has a back door directly to the yard and can take out her dog. That's the best thing I can say about this place. The staff is constantly turning over, and they are short-staffed. In the dining area, the trash is not always picked up when it's supposed to be. Right now, the ants are crazy on the sidewalks, but since she has a dog, this is where she will have to stay. You can't compare this particul…
★★★★★
PositiveThe facility waa very nice and welcoming![Name removed], the Family Advisor is a gem! However as new family bringing a family to the facility, I would have thought the Executive Director who was on site and in the office across from from where I was doing the intake for my family member, would have taken the time to introduce herself and welcome us! Unfortunately that did not happen! I also noticed in the lobby area at the front door, the filter in the ceiling was horrible. It needs to be changed!
★★★★★
CriticalMill Creek Manor
Positive -the front door staff. Negative- watching employees seeing how they treat patients that may not get a lot of visitors. Try to be as involved as possible and make unscheduled visits/non routine.
★★★★★
CriticalMill Creek Manor
Ask a lot of questions, give transition time for both sides. There should be a better way for patients to ask for help when in their rooms. Calling the desk works in the daytime but not at night.
★★★★★
CriticalWhen we first went in there was not a person at the front desk I asked a man didn't know if he was staff we met the person she went over some information we asked some questions then she took us in the back to memory care the first time I noticed everything was out dated I saw three people in memory care there was not any enter acting with the people they was just sitting looking at a TV with no sound we met two staff workers my husband asked some questions only one spoke the rooms was out dated the room we saw for…
★★★★★
PositiveMom loves the ease of caring for her dog
I'm hoping once the changes in employees is finalized that they retain them better. Every staff member - admin has changed since September The independent living is nicer than others because they have a door that opens immediately outside so it feels more like a patio homes and apartments They have had 2 chefs and are on the 3 in a year so no consistency. Fortunately my mom cooks a couple of her meals a week. It's the best place for mom to be able to open her back door and take her dog outside off the patio
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
- Meals Provided
- No Sugar
- Professional Chef
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Café or Bistro
- Pureed Meals
- Gluten-free
- Anytime Dining
- Guest Meals
- Special Dining Programs
- Low / No Sodium
- Vegetarian
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Incontinence Care
- Memory Care
- Medication Management
- Diabetic Care
- High Acuity Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Services & convenience
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- English
Activities & engagement
- Dances
- Live Well Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Community Service Programs
- Gardening Club
- Protestant Services
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Karaoke
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Day Trips and Outings
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Reminiscence Programs
- Jewish Services
- Other Religious Services
- Holiday Parties
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Birthday Parties
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Bible Study Group
- Wii Bowling
- Cooking Classes
- Pet-focused Programs
- Mormon/LDS Services
- Activities On-site
- Christian Services
- Wine Tasting
- Happy Hour
Outdoor spaces
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Beauty Salon
- Computer or Media Center
- Outside Patio
- Barber Shop
- Private Bath
- Library
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Game Room
- Ballroom
Apartment & room features
- Full kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Garden View
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Handicap Accessible
- Ground Floor Units
- 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 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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