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Colonial Gardens

3565 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169

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45 reviews
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A S

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Caring environment

Upon moving in was greeted by staff. Everyone is friendly and they engage the residents. Plenty for my Mom to do. All residents look well tended to. No one is just sitting wasting away. Activities are spread out through the day. Staff generally responsive to all needs.

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Colonial Gardens

About the facility

Situated near the flowing rivers of Columbia, Colonial Gardens offers a beautiful environment for retirement. The community’s exterior boasts warm colors and a modern design, offering residents an attractive welcome — a place where residents are surrounded by nature and entertainment. Within minutes, residents can also visit the nearby Riverbanks Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and Waterfall Junction.

Colonial Gardens offers a variety of care options including assisted living, transitional assisted living, and memory care. The engaging environment encourages independence, empowers choice, honors dignity, and promotes well-being while offering support whenever needed. The robust community has a holistic memory care program designed according to Montessori principles. Through six pillars of wellness — physical engagement, spiritual support, sensory stimulation, social connection, intellectual discovery, and emotional expression — residents reconnect with beloved memories and have new, meaningful experiences.

The thoughtful staff is committed to offering residents an optimal level of care with thoughtful, personal care services that revolve around each individual’s unique routines. Staff can happily provide health monitoring, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living. Residents will also benefit from the community’s mindful dining options, sensory spa, and virtual-reality bucket list program. To accommodate residents’ unique living needs, the community offers a range...

Senior living options offered

  • Memory Care

Colonial Gardens

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care

Meals & Dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Pureed Meals
  • No Sugar
  • Special Dining Programs

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Bath Tubs

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Complimentary Transportation

Common areas

  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Jacuzzi
  • Golf Course or Putting Green

Services

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Walking Club
  • Cooking Classes

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West Columbia, SC 29169

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Reviews

for Colonial Gardens

9 out of 10
Review Score45 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
3.9
Staff
4.2
Meals & Dining
3.9
Activities
4.1
Value for Cost
3.9

A Place for Mom has scored Colonial Gardens with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Colonial Gardens has 45 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/18/26

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Morgan J

Memory Care

Toured community

October 18, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

The environment is friendly and homey, and the staff are clearly dedicated to understanding their patients.

A S

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 9, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Caring environment

Upon moving in was greeted by staff. Everyone is friendly and they engage the residents. Plenty for my Mom to do. All residents look well tended to. No one is just sitting wasting away. Activities are spread out through the day. Staff generally responsive to all needs.

Amanda

Memory Care

Toured community

July 14, 2026

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Staff
5.0

The smell was so horrendous that it was an automatic no. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The price was the same as other places.

Teresa

Memory Care

Toured community

May 19, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Took their time with us and addressed all concerns in detail. We did not feel rushed to make any decisions.

Chris M

Memory Care

Toured community

April 17, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Staff
5.0

Colonial Gardens is one of the better facilities in the Columbia area. The place is always clean and the staff is always very helpful and accommodating. The young man, [Name Removed] who does activities with the residents is one of the best I have seen. He shows genuine compassion and interest in the residents and seems to love his role.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 7, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Colonial Gardens experience

What we like the most about the community is the mall homey feeling. Great staff communication. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Kelley

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 12, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Blessed to find Colonial Gardens when we needed them

I don’t have enough words to express the appreciation I have for the care and comfort they provide to my dear Dad. My family is grateful for the day we walked in and met the people in CG and heard about the community, the philosophy, and the care. We knew we had come to the right place. The personal style, the team’s commitment, and the whole CG community of workers, residents, and family brings our family peace and comfort in many moments. They treat Dad as a person with a big life and a personality. They talk to him, listen to him, and understand his personal wants and needs. The nurses and aids, kitchen staff, cleaning and maintenance, activities team, receptionist, and management – every person is kind and caring to the residents, the family, and to each other. The food is appealing, and the activities are varied to make sure there is something that everyone can enjoy. This is not just a place for Dad. We feel part of a community of people who care for my Dad and care about us.

Jim N

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 21, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

The Place You've Searched For.

Colonial Gardens was exceptional in every way. Staff was happy(well cared for and appreciated by management) and enjoyed their duties. Couldn't be happier. I'd go there myself. Thanks for recommending them.

Mrs. I.

Memory Care

Resident/client

November 18, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Personalized Care

My husband entered Colonial Gardens in a wheelchair [date removed], following hip surgery from a fall, due to dementia. He was soon walking independently with a rollator. He began to once again enjoy meal times and snack times. He liked being out in the sun in the enclosed central courtyard. Many activities for the residents include: holiday cookouts, planting flowers, muscial programs, and many outside adventures; the zoo, farmer's market, state fair, etc. Families are encouraged to visit any time and participate in activities with loved ones. The staff is trained in memory care techniques, acknowledging residents by name as they pass by and asking how they're doing. My husband was happier due to the socialization and interaction with others. The administrative staff, medical staff, and support staff; maintenance, kitchen, laundry, and housekeeping operate efficiently and answer any questions promptly. My husband peacefully died [date removed], and I am thankful to CG for the kind and safe care.

Kim M

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 28, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Colonial Gardens review

The staff at Colonial Gardens is attentive and caring, friendly. It has been a good overall experience there.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 18, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Average facility

There are some good staff that are very compassionate to the residents. The building is looking worn on the inside. The carpet is dirty and needs to be replaced. With the change of ownership, I hope things will start to improve. There has been a high turnover of staff since the change. As with all places there are some staff that are friendly and others just see it as a job. When I first toured two years ago, I would say I was impressed, but today, I would just say it is an average facility.

Tonya

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 19, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Most loving staff

We love literally everything about the Colonial Gardens community! This place has been a huge answered prayer! Couldn't ask for a place to love and care for my mom like they do!!! They truly love her!!!

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 11, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Our family's experience

What our family likes the most about the community is the director, the food and the staff - they are friendly.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

April 9, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Not recommended

My loved one was previously a resident at Colonial Gardens. Overall, it was a horrible experience with that facility. I have since moved my loved one out, but I would not recommend this facility to others.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 7, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

our families experience

Based on our experience with the community, It is time to update the carpeting and reupholster the chairs in the common areas. However the staff members at Colonial Gardens seems to be caring about the residents.

Cindi

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 13, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Great promises

We were so impressed with the cleanliness of the facility and how much the staff seemed to care. However, reality has not been as good as promised. We’ve found mom looking at her food with no one prompting her to eat. Memory care patients very often need cues to perform simple tasks like eating. Most of the time her teeth are not brushed. At times when we drop by in the morning, she will still be in bed. No one gets her up for breakfast. I don’t know if she would get a meal if we didn’t come by and get her dressed. Weekends are the worst due to staffing levels. Sometimes she doesn’t get her meds. We thought a facility would provide better care than what she was able to get at home, but we were wrong.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 16, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

Great choice for mental issues, freedom to be themselves at this time

Went to visit my husband and each time it was the same. Clean, and aides and nurses around. Also, they call each patient by name. And answered my questions concerning my husband in a knowledgeable way. They are still people to them, not just nameless patients. My only real complaint was I was not informed concerning the upfront $[removed] community fee. It was a surprise for me the day I brought my husband in. Quite a costly surprise. I did not understand what the purpose of that fee was and didn't ask because mentally I was not all there the day of admission. I would recommend Colonial Gardens to others looking.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 17, 2023

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

My review of Colonial Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care

The staff is rude. Not attentive to my loved one and his caregivers. I have nothing positive to say about that place.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

January 17, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 8, 2022

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Colonial Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care

I picked this community because, it was one of the only dedicated memory care (MC) facilities and was recommended by two friends who were using it for their parents. When a facility has combined MC and assisted living (AL), they often draw on untrained AL staff to help when they are short of MC staff. And that leads to even lower quality care.

Colonial Gardens

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Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Memory Care. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Know South Carolina’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about South Carolina’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Gardens

  • Colonial Gardens offers Studio and Semi-Private. Learn more.
  • Call (803) 796-2556 to reach a resident at Colonial Gardens.

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