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The Harmony Collection At Columbia

The Harmony Collection At Columbia is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, SC.

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  • Interior

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant table settings under a soft lighting ambiance.

  • Decor

    A modern open-concept living room and dining area viewed from the kitchen, featuring stylish furniture and a neatly set dining table.

  • Living Room

    An open floor plan combining a cozy living room and a modern kitchen with wood flooring and carpet.

  • Building

    A two-story brick residential building under a cloudy sky.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a four-poster bed, bedside lamp, and a window allowing natural light.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with wood flooring, a single bed, and classic decor.

  • Dining

    A cozy living and dining area with modern furniture in an open layout.

  • Lighting

    A welcoming lobby with comfortable seating and elegant decor.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy lobby area features a stone fireplace, a mounted television, and seating arrangements with tables and chairs.

  • Bathroom

    A small bathroom with a shower and decorative shelves.

  • Table Settings

    A spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

2300 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of The Harmony Collection At Columbia

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness stand out

Families repeatedly describe staff who are kind and attentive.

Across many reviews, residents and families mention friendly, welcoming interactions and a sense that staff members are invested in individuals and families. Several comments call out specific team members for being especially warm and supportive, including front-desk and executive-level staff. A few reviews are the exception, describing rude leadership, dismissive responses to concerns, or difficulty reaching the right person after move-in.

common 11 reviews mention this

The community stays clean and well kept

Residents and visitors frequently comment on cleanliness and upkeep.

Many reviewers praise the facility for being clean, fresh-smelling, and well maintained, with rooms and common areas described as cared for. Some also mention housekeeping support and laundry as meeting expectations. There are also a few contrary remarks, including one about housekeeping not meeting expectations and another describing hygiene concerns not being helped with in dining.

common 8 reviews mention this

Dining earns both praise and critiques

Dining is a frequent topic, with residents noticing food quality and fit.

Several reviews highlight the food positively, describing it as consistent and tasty, and pointing to a dining experience that includes items like muffins and juice. Others raise issues with seasoning and taste, saying meals could be less salty or not very tasteful at times. One family also describes staff working with a resident’s diet concerns by adjusting the menu with notice and encouraging resident input through meetings.

  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant table settings under a soft lighting ambiance.
  • A modern open-concept living room and dining area viewed from the kitchen, featuring stylish furniture and a neatly set dining table.
  • An open floor plan combining a cozy living room and a modern kitchen with wood flooring and carpet.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Pricing concerns come up repeatedly

Some families feel price increases or value are not handled fairly.

A few reviews describe concern about rising prices, including comments about annual increases and general affordability. One review characterizes the cost as overpriced and compares it unfavorably to a nursing-home experience. At least one other reviewer says the facility is well priced and recommends it, so opinions aren’t uniform.

common 9 reviews mention this

Care coordination and medical support

Care experiences range from well supported to hard to navigate.

Several reviews mention hands-on support from caregivers and care staff, along with a strong emphasis on keeping residents comfortable and informed. Families also bring up medical navigation, including one reviewer who found it confusing until they found the right person to ask, and another who described hospice stepping in during end-of-life care. In the mixed reviews, some families describe delays or lack of responsiveness around care-related issues and physician access.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Leadership and communication draw sharp reactions

Some reviews criticize leadership conduct and communication.

While many families praise staff and administrators, multiple reviews raise serious concerns about leadership behavior and follow-through. Several describe being dismissed when raising issues, difficulties getting calls returned, or poor responsiveness after move-in. A few also describe conflict-related experiences involving access, visits, or how complaints were handled, and one reviewer reports repeated phone call problems.

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Features

Housing

  • 198 resident community capacity 198 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Columbia Metropolitan (18 miles away) Columbia Metropolitan (18 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Columbia, South Carolina, offers a convenient location with various amenities nearby. Within a short distance, there are several physicians' offices, pharmacies, and hospitals for easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, there are numerous dining options ranging from fast-food chains like Wendy's and McDonald's to sit-down restaurants like San Jose Mexican Restaurant and Beef O'Brady's. For relaxation and socializing, there are cafes such as Starbucks and Panera Bread where you can enjoy a coffee or meal with friends. Nearby parks like Lake Carolina Properties Harborside Village Green provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. Overall, this area provides a mix of essential services and entertainment options that could make it an appealing choice for senior living.

Physicians

  • Sandhills Rheumatology (0.1 miles)
  • Palmetto Family Medicine (0.2 miles)
  • Lexington Women’s Care Sandhills (1.1 miles)
  • Spring Valley Family Practice (1.1 miles)
  • Palmetto Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic Pa (1.2 miles)
  • Rice Creek Family Medicine (1.2 miles)
  • Sandhills Pediatrics Northeast (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (0.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.8 miles)
  • San Jose Mexican Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • Beef O'Brady's (0.9 miles)
  • Zaxby's (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Octapharma Plasma (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • U HS Pruitt (1.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sandhills Community Church (1.4 miles)
  • Restoration Life Ministries (2.4 miles)
  • Spring Valley Baptist Church (2.8 miles)
  • Village Church (3.7 miles)
  • Radiant Life Church (3.8 miles)
  • Grace Life Church (4.3 miles)
  • Trinity United Methodist Child Cr (6.1 miles)

Cafes

  • The Human Bean Columbia, Summit Parkway (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Lighthouse Cafe & Stuff (3 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Carolina Properties Harborside Village Green (3.1 miles)
  • Doko Meadows Park (6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (5.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8 (5.7 miles)

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