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120 Fairforest Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

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5.0
Good people taking care of Mother
After over a year I am still very happy with the care for my mother at FairForest. Mother wanted to be in Columbia, SC near her sister. This is too far away for me to be involved in Mothers care so I needed a place that I could rely on. Mother went in for Assisted Living but her dementia

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Fairforest Grove Senior Living

At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our team members get to know each resident and their family members personally, and become members of a large extended family. Visitors and residents often comment on the warmth and friendliness they experience from the very first visit. Come pay us a visit and see why others like making our home, theirs.

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Assisted Living

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Fairforest Grove Senior Living
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120 Fairforest Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

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9.8
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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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Amenities
at Fairforest Grove Senior Living

Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Pureed Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Vegetarian
  • Organic
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Kosher
  • Vegan
  • Anytime Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Guest Meals
  • No Sugar

Room Amenities

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Garden View
  • Air Conditioned

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Private Bath
  • Beauty Salon
  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Holiday Parties
  • Karaoke
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Other Religious Services
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Book Club
  • Current Events Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Christian Services
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Wii Bowling
  • Walking Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Men's Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Gardening Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Well Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Bible Study Group
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site

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9.8Review score55 reviews
9.8
Review score
55 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
27%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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A Place for Mom has scored Fairforest Grove Senior Living with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Fairforest Grove Senior Living has 55 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.3
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored Fairforest Grove Senior Living with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Fairforest Grove Senior Living has 55 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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Deborah W - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 1, 2024
5.0
Good people taking care of Mother
After over a year I am still very happy with the care for my mother at FairForest. Mother wanted to be in Columbia, SC near her sister. This is too far away for me to be involved in Mothers care so I needed a place that I could rely on. Mother went in for Assisted Living but her dementia progressed and she needed to go into Memory Care. Everyone has been so nice and has taken great care of her. If she has any problems no matter how small, someone informs me. FairForest staff has taken great care of my Mother.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Kim - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 29, 2024
5.0
A wonderful place for our Meme
We absolutely love all the activities you plan and provide to our sweet Meme. Thank you for providing a place that we know she is safe and cared for. Knowing she is safe gives us a such a tremendous peace of mind.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Mark B - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 28, 2024
5.0
Wonderful Place for your loved one
My family and I were fortunate a couple of years ago choosing Fairforest Grove Senior Living for our mother as she was needing extra care. They all have been so very caring and helpful with our mothers needs. A special shoutout to [name removed] and [name removed] who I feel very comfortable reaching out to with any questions or concerns. The staff is friendly and shares any concerns with me that come up. Mom is well taking care of and very happy with the day to day operations such as the food and activities. We feel blessed to have chosen such a wonderful place for mom.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Tyrone C - Resident/client
Assisted Living
March 28, 2024
5.0
OVERALL CARE & UPKEEP
I have been residing here at Fairforest Grove Senior Living for 6 months. The environment, quality of living and care are excellent. Meals are always done on time. The cleaning is like clock work daily; never missed. Medication is distributed every day in a timely manner. The Activity Director provides games and other events that are fun and relaxing. The staff are very courteous, friendly and professional.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
CW Hendricks - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 28, 2024
5.0
Finding the best place
We personally visited 9 assisted living facilities. My visit to Fairforest was unannounced and I was given the royal treatment by way of an interview with [name removed] and a tour of the facility. I was impressed with how neat and tidy everything was and this a random visit. But it was the staff who sold me. Everyone was friendly and seemed very happy to be there. There have been 2 incidents with our relative that have required special attention. These could not have been handled more competently and professionally. Afterwards I was able to discuss the situation with [name removed]- who helped diffuse the situation. It was comforting to see her her concern and compassion. I could go on but Fairforest has been the tight choice. The team and facility are top shelf.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Michael D - Resident/client
Assisted Living
March 27, 2024
5.0
Analysis of Fairforest Grove
I love it here. The management and caregivers are friendly and responsive and the grounds and facility are clean and attractive! The food is good and the Activities Director is a real professional . There is a large lake behind the facility with ducks, fish and other wildlife. I saw an otter catch a fish! There is a paved nature walk around the lake. I enjoy feeding the squirrels peanuts and I beep my horn a certain way and they come running, all 15 of them! New management took over in 2022 and it has made all the difference in the world!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 24, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
So far so good per family :)
I do not reside in SC yet had seen the facility via a face time app. No complaints from family that live there. From what I am able to tell, here is the following. And thank you very much for assisting us!!!!! :)
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Deborah W - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 3, 2023
5.0
Lucky to Find
A year ago my Mother finally acknowledged that she needed help. This is when the search began for an Assisted Living facility. My cousin became involved and helped to find a facility, he found “A Place for Mom” first. A list was created of suitable places and Fairforest Grove Senior Living was on that list. This place has been a godsend. The staff has been so nice and helpful. My Mother has memory problems and they have been great in handling her. People with memory problems can be very head strong at times and the staff has been great. After my Mother had been at Fairforest for 8 months, she told my cousin, that she was in the right place. So Fairforest has been good for my Mother and for me, don’t know what I would have done without them last year or the years to come.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Greg W - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 25, 2023
5.0
Great Place For Mom
When you can't care for a parent, you want to make sure they will be cared or properly, and safe. Me mom has been at Fairforest Grove for a year now. I visit regularly, and have never experienced a problem. Mom is always happy. She gets the help she needs to dress, bathe, eat her meals, and spend time in the day room with other residents. I recommend Fairforest Grove if you need a place to help care for your loved one.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Michael D - Toured community
Assisted Living
August 9, 2023
5.0
Fairforest Senior Living review
Fairforest Senior Living is an excellent assisted living facility. Management and caregivers are friendly and responsive, the food is good and the the grounds and building are clean, attractive and bug free. Maintenance and Housekeeping are excellent. It has not always been this way. Over a year ago the facility was purchased and new management was installed. The improvements have been impressive! I have been here four years and in the past I almost left several times. Now I wouldn't think about changing facilities.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Mark B - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 8, 2023
5.0
Wonderful place for mom
My mother has lived at Fairforest Grove Senior Living for a few years now and is well taken care of. She enjoys the staff and the care she receives daily. They have daily activities (Bingo is her favorite) and always stop by to remind her when it’s time. The head nurse on staff ([name removed] ) is absolutely wonderful and is always available for my questions. Can’t say enough good things about Fairforest. If you are looking for a place to help you with the care of a loved one look no further.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Sharon B - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 8, 2023
5.0
Security
Very nice and clean. Staff is attentive and gives personalized care based on needs. Very receptive when contacted about questions or concerns. Variety of activities are available to residents. Rooms and bathroom are spacious.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
July 13, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Good Experience
My loved one is a resident at Fairforest Grove Senior Living. We moved him here from another facility, he's been here for awhile now and the experience has been good. His room is always clean. He enjoys sitting in the TV area and he appears to be well kept. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The food is okay. The staff is great, also.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Value for Cost
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 23, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Wonderful renovations
Pros: The staff of caretakers are extremely friendly at memory care. Cons: I think they could improve on the cleanliness in individual residents rooms. Overall, I would recommend Fairforest Grove to others looking.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
3
NM - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 24, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Would Recommend
The staff is friendly and everyone takes time to talk with you and share information about how your loved one is doing. They seem to have varied activities.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Value for Cost
3
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 15, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Fairforest Grove Senior Living review
We had a really good first impression, the community is very nice and the staff members are very friendly which is what we like most. Based on our experience so far we would recommend the Fairforest Grove Senior Living to other families.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Susie - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 8, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Tour Review
Our family had an in person tour and we really liked this community, it was one of our top choices. It is close to a pond and everyone was very nice. However they were going through some renovations so it was kind of hard to see some things.
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 19, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
tour review
Our family had an in person tour and it was a really nice tour experience, they have a really nice walking path outside but the sidewalks are uneven and we were worried about safety if our loved one was to walk on it
Gregg - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 12, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Friendly Staff
Everything is pretty good. They need to update the memory care iside. I picked this community, because it was the best value for the price. I would recommend to other families.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Mark B - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 12, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Fairforest Grove was a Godsend to our family
The staff at Fairforest Grove always follows through. They are all very nice people that care about their jobs. Every time I walk in the door of Fairforest Grove Senior Living, they know who I am and they maintain open lines of communication with me about the status of my loved one. This community is a Godsend for my family. I feel like my loved one's voice is being heard and that she is respected in the community, by staff and residents. I don't eat with Mom, but she doesn't complain about the food or snacks! I just called her she is playing bingo. She loves the activities. The staff coordinated all of the community amenities, so my loved one could go have her hair and nails done and those types of things. It took it off my plate. The staff really relieved a lot of stress during this transition.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
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