About Forest Lake Manor
Forest Lake Manor is operated by Mainstay Senior Living and offers memory care and assisted living in the Columbia area (Richland County). It is one of 8 Patriot Angels partner communities in Columbia. More memory care in Columbia.
Care Offered
How to Pay for Care at Forest Lake Manor
Families usually combine savings, retirement income, the sale of a home, and long-term care insurance. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA benefits.
For veterans and surviving spouses
Forest Lake Manor is a private community, not run by VA. Eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses can use VA Pension with Aid & Attendance toward the monthly cost here.
See if you qualifyPatriot Angels works under VA-accredited attorney Victoria Collier.
Savings, insurance, and other resources
Personal savings, retirement income, the sale or rental of a home, and long-term care insurance. Medicare generally does not pay for long-term memory care.
Compare a monthly cost with Aid & Attendance
Memory care usually costs more. Enter the cost the community quoted you. This is a statewide average, not a cost at this community. VA benefits may not cover the full cost of care.
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Helpful Guides
Veterans and surviving spouses with dementia or Alzheimer's may qualify for a significant tax-free VA benefit to help pay for care.
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Yes — Aid & Attendance can help pay for assisted living. Here's how the benefit works, what it pays in 2026, and who may qualify.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Aid and Attendance...
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- Community details (name, operator, address, phone, county, care types, descriptions, 24/7 flag, coordinates) come from Patriot Angels’ partner community record.
- Distances to nearby partners are approximate straight-line miles.
- A&A amounts: VA 2026 maximum monthly Aid & Attendance amounts by household type.
Important Note: This information is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. Confirm costs and availability directly with the community.