Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Columbia.
Updated July 2026
Columbia, SC has 34 licensed assisted living homes (190 beds, averaging 17.3 per home). It sits in Richland County, a strong RAL market scoring 8.7/10, with 22,312 seniors 75+ growing 17.4%.
Licensed homes
34
Columbia
Licensed beds
190
total
Avg home size
17.3 beds
per home
County opportunity
8.7/10
Strong
The Columbia assisted living market
Columbia has 34 licensed assisted living homes totaling 190 beds — an average of 17.3 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Richland County, it draws on a 75+ population of 22,312 growing 17.4%, with a senior median income of $55,737. See the full Richland County market or all South Carolina top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Columbia, SC?
Columbia has 34 licensed assisted living homes with about 190 total beds.
Is Columbia a good place to open an assisted living home?
Columbia is in Richland County, which scores 8.7/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 17.4%. Current local supply is 34 homes.
What county is Columbia in?
Columbia is in Richland County, South Carolina.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the South Carolina licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.