Atria Forest Lake is an assisted living and memory care community located in Columbia, South Carolina. The community provides support for older adults who require assistance with daily activities as well as those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Residents at Atria Forest Lake benefit from a range of amenities, including chef-prepared meals, housekeeping services, outdoor walking paths, a barber and beauty salon, and a dedicated therapy room. The environment is designed to promote safety, comfort, and engagement, with a particular focus on supporting residents experiencing memory loss.

Atria Forest Lake offers comprehensive care and medical support tailored to varying needs. Incontinence care and ambulatory care are available to help residents maintain dignity and independence; staff provide full assistance with bathing and dressing, standby supervision for eating, and some physical assistance with toileting. For those with cognitive challenges, memory care services are delivered in a secured community setting designed specifically to accommodate individuals living with memory loss, including access to outdoor walking paths within secure areas. The community is staffed by nurses who are on call 24/7, allowing for constant monitoring and timely response to resident needs. Medication management, as well as support for diabetes care, is available to ensure residents receive required treatments and oversight.

The activities program at Atria Forest Lake includes fitness programs, yoga and chair yoga sessions, social clubs, and a variety of group activities to foster engagement and promote physical and emotional well-being. Programs are offered primarily in English, and residents benefit from a supportive environment that encourages connection and participation. Activity directors facilitate opportunities for socialization and personal enrichment, contributing to a vibrant community life.

Atria Forest Lake provides complimentary transportation services for both medical and non-medical purposes. This transportation supports residents in attending medical appointments, shopping trips, community outings, and other errands, reducing logistical barriers for residents and families.

Resident and family feedback highlights the facility’s friendly and caring staff, with consistent leadership and low turnover contributing to continuity of care and personalized attention. The culinary team is recognized for providing restaurant-quality, nutritious meals. The community atmosphere is described as home-like, bright, and well-maintained. While some concerns have been raised about staff shortages during weekends or periods of management turnover—resulting in occasional delays in services—the majority of reviews reflect a strong sense of satisfaction with the quality of care, programs, and overall living environment at Atria Forest Lake. As of June 2024, the community continues to provide these services without any major recent changes in operations.

Costs at this community start at $4,095 and range up to $5,795. The average price in the community is $3,361, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,477. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.