Forest Pines is an independent living community located in Columbia, South Carolina.The cost of independent living at Forest Pines starts at $2,789 and can range as high as $6,585 per month. The average monthly cost is $4,310.There may be some additional services that could increase the cost of care, depending on the services that you may need. When you visit the community, please check to see if pets are allowed to live in the community with you.
There are 5 hospitals within 25 miles of Forest Pines. The two closest hospitals are Providence Health which is 0.6 miles away and Palmetto Health Baptist which is 1.8 miles away.
Some of the key amenities available at Forest Pines are:
- Activity Center
- Outdoor Areas
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
Welcome to Forest Pines, an independent living community located in Columbia, South Carolina.
Welcome to Forest Pines, a dedicated independent living community offering retirement housing in beautiful Colombia, South Carolina.
At Forest Pines, residents enjoy a wide variety of features and amenities to maximize their comfort and convenience, including:
- Access to daily life enrichment activities
- Wifi access throughout the common spaces
- Parking spaces
- On-site devotional services and dedicated chapel
- Secured walking paths throughout the grounds
- On-site library, fully-stocked with books and other media
- Accessible computers with internet
- Easy access to laundry facilities on-campus
- Outdoor spaces to explore and enjoy
- Premium restaurant-style dining services
- Professional beautician and barber services
- Resident kitchen
- Spaces for residents to lounge and commune with others
- On-site rooms for playing board games and cards
- Community-use fireplace
- Fitness room with exercise equipment
- Private dining rooms for personal celebrations
- Room for multi-purpose activities and life enrichment
- Spacious patio with scenic residential views
- Billiard room with pool tables
Meals are included with each resident’s monthly fees, giving them daily access to exciting recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dedicated kitchens craft each meal by hand, using fresh and wholesome ingredients to give residents nutritious and filling options to enjoy.
In the past, popular menu items at Forest Pines have included:
- Shrimp and Grits
- Crab Salad
- Thanksgiving corn pudding
- Sweetheart Cheesecake
- Turkey Enchiladas
- Homemade Gnocchi
- Watermelon, feta and arugula salad with balsamic glaze
- Cinnamon swirl bread
- Sausage and Mussels with Garlic Lemon Sauce
- Irish beef stew
- Creamy Coleslaw
- Beef Kabobs
- Banana Ice Cream
- Cajun bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato sandwich
- Molten chocolate cake
- Pumpkin spice ravioli
The community invites residents to participate in exciting and engaging daily programming each morning, afternoon, and evening. Enrichment opportunities vary each day, featuring popular events and activities like:
- Poker
- Shuffleboard
- Resident Appreciation DInners
- Group outings to malls, concerts, points of interest, and more
- Fashion shows
- Outdoor activities
- Wii Virtual Sports
- Stretching exercise
- The Price is Right (and other game shows adaptations)
- Hands-on cooking
- Bingo
- Tai Chi
- Resident clubs
- Raffles
- Lifelong learning opportunities
- Card games
- Cribbage
- Resident parties
- Volunteering
- Adventure travel video screenings
- Arts and crafts
- Birthday parties
- Sit-down aerobics
- Rummikub
The Columbia area is a beautiful region, offering peaceful residential neighborhoods easy access to shopping centers, quality healthcare services, and more.
Columbia is a historic city just minutes from the University of South Carolina, offering unique local attractions like:
The community offers complimentary transportation services, helping residents get around Columbia with total peace of mind. If a resident owns their own car, they may park on campus.
Forest Pines has many housing options for incoming residents to choose from, including:
- Studio (Starting at 325 sq ft)
- One-bedroom (Starting at 547 sq ft)
- Two-bedroom (Starting at 846 sq ft)
Each apartment features many state-of-the-art amenities designed to help residents feel more comfortable at home, giving them a better sense of peace and security all hours of the day. Monthly rent covers in-unit amenities like:
- Patios or balconies in select units
- Plush carpeting and window treatments
- Private residential units
- Emergency response services
- Wheelchair accessible units available
- Heating and air conditioning
- Access to cable television
- All-inclusive utility billing
- Kitchenettes in each unit
- Landline telephone hookups
Long-term care at Forest Pines is designed with residents in mind, helping them live the independent lifestyle they've always imagined. From home-cooked meals to open floor plans, Forest Pines goes above and beyond to create a great place for an active, happy retirement.
According to online reviews and testimonials from family members and residents, Forest Pines is a great place for independent living in Columbia, South Carolina because:
- The community offers many apartments for incoming residents to choose from, creating housing options that are suitable for many lifestyles and budgets
- Forest Pines is happy to help residents arrange specialized care with a third-party provider if necessary, like hospice care, health care, or personal care
- The community is conveniently located, putting exciting attractions at the Riverbanks Zoo within minutes away
- According to many families, independent living at Forest Pines and more affordable than other retirement living communities in the area
Families can learn more about Forest Pines and see why it is so widely recommended by touring the community and seeing their floor plans in person. To schedule a free tour of Forest Pines, please use the link above and choose an available appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where is Forest Pines located?
Forest Pines is located at:
1720 Devonshire Dr
Columbia, SC 29204
Q: What care services and amenities does Forest Pines provide?
Forest Pines offers many services and amenities to maximize convenience for their residents, including:
- Restaurant-style dining, served on-site
- On-site activities and social events
- Inclusive utilities
- Free laundry facilities
- Complimentary transportation
- Weekly housekeeping
- Free parking for residents and guests
- 24/7 emergency response services
To learn more about the services and amenities residents enjoy during their stay at Forest Pines, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: What levels of care does Forest Pines provide?
Forest Pines is a dedicated independent living community. Unlike some residences, they do not offer assisted living or skilled nursing care alongside their independent living programs.
If a resident needs services beyond those provided at Forest Pines, they may arrange them with a third-party care provider as necessary. For more information, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: How much does Forest Pines cost?
The monthly rates at Forest Pines vary for each resident. The community prices its units depending on their square footage and their layout, creating options that are suitable for many budgets and lifestyles.
To get a personalized quote for Forest Pines, please use the link above marked ‘get pricing’.
Q: Is Forest Pines pet-friendly?
Residents may live with a pet during their stay at Forest Pines. For more information about living with pets at Forest Pines, please use the link
