★★★★★
PositiveExceptional care
My mom was at the Pines for a short time before needing more intensive care. While there, we found the staff to be exceptional. They were very attentive and caring. We would definitely recommend The Pines to others.
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Pines Columbia
190 McSwain Dr, West Columbia, SC
Assisted Living
★ 4.069 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Pines Columbia
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4.0 out of 5 from 69 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveReview for Pines Columbia
Love the community. Stores, restaurants and doctors are close. Mgt. works well with resident families on any concerns.
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PositiveOur families experience
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.
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PositiveGenuine care and concern
My dad passed away in August. The Pines was wonderful to him. Very caring kind staff. They were always well staffed, we never felt like they were short handed. The staff really tries to grant all requests no matter how big or small. The public bathroom could be updated/repaired to have a more clean feel for guests.
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PositiveWould Recommend
We have enjoyed The Pines everyone is friendly and helpful. We do think is a great value for the price. The person that showed me around was very nice and it was clean. It's smaller than where she came from and I love the smaller size. She knows everyone and she can walk around on her own. It has brought her a lot of independence.
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CriticalOur Experience
They were extremely short staffed. We literally were going back in the middle of the night to calm mother, who could not master the button and would lay in bed and scream for help. So we got up, dressed and had to go back there because they would not answer the phones. She was there for exactly a month and they tried to charge us an extra month and we had go to the corporate level to explain that they were unreasonable. They gave her her medicine incorrectly. I should have kept her home and let her die happy. I ha…
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living
- Operator
- Not yet resolved
- Public price status
- Not publicly found
- Last source check
- August 14, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Café or Bistro
- Private Dining Room
- No Sugar
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Vegetarian
- Room Service
- Meals Provided
- Low / No Sodium
- Guest Meals
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Incontinence Care
- Memory Care
- Medication Management
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- English
- French
- Spanish
Activities & engagement
- Cooking Classes
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Birthday Parties
- Other Religious Services
- Day Trips and Outings
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Stretching Classes
- Live Well Programs
- Happy Hour
- Karaoke
- Wii Bowling
- Wine Tasting
- Holiday Parties
- Forever Fit
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Activities On-site
- Community Service Programs
- Trivia Games
- Activities Off-site
- Pet-focused Programs
- Gardening Club
- Catholic Services
- Visiting Rabbi
- Art Classes
- Live Musical Performances
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Dances
- BBQs or Picnics
Outdoor spaces
- Computer or Media Center
- Indoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Outside Patio
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Beauty Salon
- Movie or Theater Room
- Piano or Organ
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Raised Garden Beds
Apartment & room features
- Handicap Accessible
- Kitchenette
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Ground Floor Units
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
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 14, 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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