Atria Forest Lake
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- 4405 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
- (803) 790-9800
- 4.4 ( 21 reviews )
- Assisted Living and Memory Care







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About This Community
In a beautiful homestead with an expansive Southern-style front porch, you'll find Atria Forest Lake, a family-style senior community. Enjoy a quiet walk in the courtyard, relax with friends by the fountain, or visit with family in the dayroom. Located in the heart of Forest Acres, Atria Forest Lake is within walking distance of shops, grocery stores, restaurants and theaters
Atria Forest Lake provides the following services:
- 24-hour availability of a trained staff
- A choice of apartments
- A full-time director for events and activities
- An emergency call system in every apartment
- Anytime Cafe with complimentary snacks and beverages
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Delicious meals served restaurant-style each day
- Medication assistance
- Memory-care neighborhood
- Scheduled local transportation
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 28 states and seven Canadian provinces. We are the residence of choice for more than 20,000 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 12,000 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them keep making a positive difference in our world.
Reviews
4.4
( 21 Reviews )
BH0312
My mother is staying at Atria Forest Lake for a short-term respite stay. We liked Atria because of the overall atmosphere. It was very bright, well-kept, and clean. We also liked the professionalism and the friendliness of the staff that we met. All of the residents seemed to be well taken care of and happy. We considered the actual physical structure, the staff, and the residents that we encountered.
I got a chance to have several meals with my mom as she was settling in the first three days. The meals were delicious and well-prepared. My mom also enjoyed them.
They have a variety of activities that keep the residents busy all day. They have exercise, art, educational activities, music, and excursions around the city. There is a nice variety of activities scheduled throughout the day. It's located conveniently near shopping centers and nice restaurants.
Reviewer#DT0110
January 11, 2023
I loved Atria Forest Lake. The staff is friendly. The rooms are nice. I'd say they're older, but they're very well-kept. Everything there is bright, well-kept, and very informational. I probably would have chosen that had their prices not gone up, and they had a huge rate increase, like 8% before.
I'm sure they have annual increases, but that 8% Social Security raise that everybody got, they took the whole thing. They went up that much in their rent, so they took the whole thing. I went there twice; once by myself, and then I went back and took my brother, my mother, and my sister to look at it. I don't think it was a month between the time I went by myself and the time I brought them back, but they had already gone up in their price. That was in the last 3 months.
I saw the dining room, but we did not eat there. They were doing activities when I was there. It was Veterans Day when I went because they were doing their little Veterans Day thing. Everybody was friendly. I met some of the people who live there. I liked it. The only thing that turned me against them was the price jump. They went from $4,100 to over $5,000 for the same room. The room was nice. Everything about it was nice. We were going to go there; we were going to move. My mother even had an assessment there. When they had that price increase, I keep on looking. But I did like the personality of the place.
Randy
My mom has moved into Atria Forest Lake. I like it because it has a lot of windows, a lot of sunlight, and a lot of happy colors. It's more uplifting than some other places I've visited. My mother seems to like it. There is a kind of a southern hospitality feel there to the staff and she likes that. So far, I've been very pleased. She has been there for three weeks now. Everything was wonderful. I've eaten with my mother and the food is delicious. In terms of value for money, it's about the same price everywhere I looked, so it's a fair price, and it is an affordable price.
Doris
May 01, 2022
Atria Forest Lake is a homey and small facility. The facility was beautifully well-maintained and it's like you're visiting somebody at home atmosphere. It's more like an apartment complex because it was small, like a sorority house. It was very, very welcoming, it was like living at home and not in an apartment building. The staff who gave the tour was like we had known each other forever. She even offered to bring lunch because my person did not go with me at first. So she wanted to bring lunch to her house to meet her and introduce her to one of the ladies that lived there. She was overwhelmingly accommodating. The rooms had an apartment-sized refrigerator and a microwave.
Karen
April 17, 2022
I loved everything about Atria Forest Lake. It was so much nicer and it was so beautiful. I met all the staff and most of them have been there for 15 to 20 years. They were friendly and as a matter of fact when we came in, they were eating lunch and the food smelled good.
They have a salon, a courtyard, and they also take them out to different places and stuff. The rooms were so much bigger than the other two places I visited. There's free cable and it was just a bigger facility. They have more for my mom to do and stuff. It's just wasn't in my price range.
Samantha
February 23, 2022
We visited Atria Forest Lake. Everybody was very pleasant. It was very clean and very nice. We were very impressed with it. The staff during the tour was wonderful. Chelsea was fabulous. We loved her. The rooms were very nice. Being a studio and a one-bedroom apartment, they were adequately sized. The dining area was very impressive. It was very nice. They have lots of crafts, exercise activities and places that they would go a couple of times a week. The schedule for activities was really neat. They had some planned activities every day of the week.
Brigitta
My mother-in-law moved into Atria Forest Lake yesterday. So far, so good. The staff has been excellent. I couldn't ask for better. They're just very personable, and everybody is very professional. They've taken good care of her. It's very clean. It's decorated nicely and that was part of why we chose that place. I also liked the cleanliness and all the amenities they have to offer. She said everything's been wonderful. They have a really nice courtyard. They have a library that has fish aquariums, so they can sit and look at things. They have somebody that plays the piano, and I think it's a resident. Normally somebody's playing the piano when you go in.
Billie
I visited Atria Forest Lake, and it was very nice. I like that a lot. I like the amount of services that they provide. The staff is wonderful. They are definitely very helpful and very knowledgeable. I think they had a courtyard, and the dining room was a restaurant style.
Jennifer
June 24, 2021
Atria Forest Lake looked clean, the people looked happy, and I thought the rooms were very nice. It's convenient to where we live. I thought the person who took me around was very nice. They showed me the sunroom, I saw where the dining room was, and it had nice sitting rooms so you could go someplace other than your bedroom. They also have a garden outside where you could sit. The dining room was light and airy, and it was clean and not too cluttered with stuff. I didn't see a lot of medical equipment or anything like that lying around, too many chairs that have been left behind, or anything like that. I thought it was very good; I liked it when I walked in.
Forever Yours
May 06, 2021
Rooms are a comfortable size and I like that my loved one can control the temperature in the room as well. A cable box is provided which allows my loved one to view shows that are of interest to him and the majority of the staff members responsible for caring for my spouse are very courteous and willing to help. The Activities Director fills each day with activities that challenge residents physically and mentally. When days are nice, residents are encouraged to enjoy the garden area which seems to lift their spirits. The dining area is nice and meal options are provided allowing the residents to select their meal of choice.
Toby Todd
May 04, 2021
My mother is well attended to, she loves the attention. Room is kept clean and trash removed promptly. Mom enjoys playing bingo and going to the auction.
S-E-H
May 03, 2021
The staff is very attentive and caring. Even during the pandemic, they always went the extra mile.
Resident family caregiver
May 03, 2021
The staff members, nurses and office staff are all remarkable.
T Bryan
May 03, 2021
We are particularly impressed with the staff at Atria Forest Drive. All staff there are sensitive and caring. Response times are reasonable when help is needed and staff is very understanding of my mother's individual needs. Most of our requests have been granted. Mom likes the food and the activities that are provided and sometimes takes the bus for outside trips.
juliannatemple
May 19, 2019
I cannot say enough nice things about Atria. My mother lived there for over a year until her condition progressed to a point of needing a much higher level of care. The Atria and the staff were a blessing to mother and to my family. I wish she could've stayed there until the end.
When mother first moved in, they permitted me to spend the night for a couple of nights to help her get settled. The residents and staff were so welcoming, and they even treated me to breakfast on the house. I had to take mother to a couple of doctor's appointments, and they made the process really smooth by providing me with a copy of her records and helping with the sign-in/sign-out system. I'm a nurse and work long hours. That first night, I didn't get there until really late and the staff were great about letting me in and showing me where to go, etc.
The nursing director, Elizabeth, is an angel. You can tell she really cares about the residents and their families. I often saw her staying after hours, visiting with residents in the dining hall, and freely giving hugs and warm smiles. It's the little things like this that matter! I knew I could always ask questions and she would quickly help me. She was immensely helpful as we navigated a difficult family situation, and for that I will always be grateful.
So many of the med techs were just amazing -- attentive and kind. They checked on mother often, reminding her of meal times, chatting with her, making sure she had her medications and that she got showered and ready for bed, etc. Mom made quite a few friends in the techs, and so did I.
There were one or two techs who were kind of rough-acting with mother. Unfortunately, no business or facility is ever going to have 100% of the staff going above and beyond. My only other criticism is that Atria has a skeleton crew on weekends, so that can be challenging. None of the admin is there to oversee/direct and they tend to be short-staffed on those days. For this reason, I subtracted one star from what would have been a five-star score.
Atria does a great of job of engaging with residents. My mother, unfortunately, was a bit socially withdrawn and didn't want to participate very often, but she was certainly never excluded from being invited. Atria offered exercise classes and social hour, had musical performances in the lobby, church services for those wanting to attend, scenic rides in the bus, etc. There's always something to do for anyone who wants to be active.
Four months after mother left Atria, she passed away. During the time in-between, both Nicole (front desk) and Elizabeth (head nurse) checked in with me to see how mom was doing. When they found out she passed away, they sent flowers and called both me and my sister to offer condolences.
I would absolutely recommend Atria to anyone looking for a nice place for their senior/aging parents.
FV
December 04, 2018
Atria Forest Lake was a very nice, established facility that's been there for a while. They recently upgraded it. They had very nice grounds and plenty of room. We saw the dining room and the menus, which were fine. There was very little separation between the independent and the assisted living and while the apartment we viewed was excellent, the public restroom that I had to use could've used cleaning. It was smelly with urine on the floor. The part that really turned me off was they gave us one price when we came in and when they found out we were in the process of selling our house, the price suddenly went up by $1,000 a month. They were beautiful on the outside but not nearly so beautiful on the inside. They had a courtyard, a very small exercise room, and a library. The staff was nice, but I didn't get a really good vibe from them. The actual apartment was really nice, in good shape, and very clean, but the public areas could've used some more care, especially the restrooms.
Barbara85360950
Atria Forest Lake was pretty much a clean facility. The employees were friendly. However, the distance was not conducive to my schedule. I didn't want to put my sister there because I wouldn't have a lot of time to visit her or check on her there. The accommodations were really good. They were more on the same feel as the other facility as far as the way the apartment looked like. They had several different sizes. Their dining hall was accommodating. It was restaurant style.
Visitor80394650
April 09, 2014
We're very pleased with Atria. We have a smaller room, but it certainly meets all of my father's needs. The staff has been very helpful. It helped the family to feel like a part of their family. They offer a lot of activities, like exercises, programs, seasonal activities, games, and movies. I eat there at least once a week. The setting is lovely, and the food is good. The dining room is very nice and comfortable. I was most taken with the nice surroundings and the location. They're very attentive, friendly, and helpful.
Andrea7
June 15, 2013
I was very impressed with Atria Forest Lake. I thought the staff was great and very encouraging. The rooms were really good and I liked the whole atmosphere. It would certainly be on top of my list, if they hadn't been quite so expensive.
babyjline
August 20, 2012
Atria is beautiful! When you think of assisted living, you tend to think of something similar to a prison! They have a different floor plans (granny got to choose the style that would work best for her), amazing food, you are allowed to have dogs (perfect for my granny cos she loves her dog!), an emergency call system (also perfect for my granny just in case she needs someone) and help if she needs it. The staff are amazing! They seem to really care for her like she is their grandma! That's really important because you know nowadays, people are taking advantage of the elderly! :( Atria just feels like home!
mbedingfield
November 18, 2011
The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. My late Father was there as well as a Good friend is now residing there.
The Food is Good and it is a very nice place to visit..
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