Columbia Senior AdvisorIrmo straddles the Lexington-Richland county line along Lake Murray Boulevard and Interstate 26 northwest of Columbia, with about 12,204 residents in 2025 Census estimates and the Harbison and Ballentine areas around it.
Irmo has a small number of larger assisted living communities with secured Alzheimer's units and a rehabilitation hospital, while most nursing home beds are a short drive away in St. Andrews, Chapin and West Columbia. Hospice and home health offices are well represented.
How much licensed senior care does Irmo, SC have?
Irmo had about 12,204 residents in Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2025, and DPH lists 2 senior-serving assisted living facilities and 0 nursing homes with Irmo addresses.
| Found in Irmo | Not found in Irmo | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed with a local address (DPH) | Assisted living (CRCFs): 2, Home health agencies: 2, Hospice programs: 3, In-home care providers: 9 | — |
| No local license on file | — | Nursing homes, Adult day care, Hospice houses |
| Secured Alzheimer's units | 2 buildings | — |
Which assisted living communities are licensed in Irmo?
DPH's current data lists 2 senior-serving CRCFs in Irmo, 2 with a secured Alzheimer's unit flag; Harbison Shores is the largest at 82 licensed beds.
| Facility | Licensed beds | Alzheimer's unit / care (DPH) | DPH orders since Jan 2025 | License status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbison Shores 990 Columbia Ave, 29063 | 82 | Unit + care | 0 | Licensed through 10/31/2027 |
| Generations of Irmo 7142 Woodrow St, 29063 | 78 | Unit + care | 0 | Licensed through 05/31/2027 |
What assisted living is closest to Irmo?
Besides the 2 CRCFs in Irmo, the closest licensed CRCF is Fairforest Grove Senior Living in Columbia, roughly 2.4 miles from the middle of the area.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | Alzheimer's unit / care (DPH) | DPH orders since Jan 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairforest Grove Senior Living 120 Fairforest Rd, 29212 | 2.4 | 66 | Care only | 0 |
| Brookdale Harbison 51 Woodcross Dr, 29212 | 2.5 | 52 | Unit + care | 0 |
| Art of Living CRCF 534 Wil Stel Rd, 29210 | 3.2 | 40 | No | 0 |
| Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia 700 Davega Dr, 29073 | 5.9 | 91 | Unit + care | 0 |
Which nursing homes are nearest to Irmo?
None lists a Irmo address; the nearest CMS-certified home is Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Columbia, about 4.3 miles away, with a CMS rating of 1 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall rating | Licensed beds | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 3514 Sidney Rd, 29210 | 4.3 | 1 of 5 | 108 | 9 |
| The Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare 201 Fortress Dr, 29036 | 5.9 | 1 of 5 | 176 | 4 |
| Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia 700 Davega Dr, 29073 | 5.9 | 5 of 5 | 44 | 0 |
Which home health, hospice and adult day providers have offices in Irmo?
DPH's data shows 2 home health agencies, 3 hospice programs and houses and 0 adult day centers at Irmo addresses; agencies typically serve clients far beyond their office.
- Medical Services of America Home Health: home health agency, license HHA-0026
- Precious Jewels Medical & Health Services LLC: home health agency, license HHA-0399
- All Seasons Hospice: hospice program, license HPC-0179
- Lighthouse Hospice Group: hospice program, license HPC-0159
- Medical Services of America Hospice: hospice program, license HPC-0043
How many in-home care agencies are based in Irmo?
9 licensed in-home care providers list a Irmo office on DPH's data; these agencies send aides for bathing, dressing, meals and companionship rather than medical care.
All of them appear in the in-home care roster, filterable by city. The license shows DPH has approved the agency's screening and supervision of aides; ask each one about shift minimums and who covers when an aide is out sick.
How close is Irmo to a hospital?
From the middle of the area, the nearest general hospitals on DPH's list are Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge (about 1.4 miles) and Lexington Medical Center (about 7.4 miles).
Prisma Health Richland is about 9.7 miles away. All are straight-line distances, good for comparing places but not for estimating drive times.
Where can Irmo families get free senior help?
Older adults in Richland County are served by the Central Midlands Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging in Columbia ((803) 376-5390), which handles information and referral, in-home services assessments, the regional long-term care ombudsman program and SHIP Medicare counseling.
Licensing complaints go to DPH Healthcare Quality at 1-800-922-6735; suspected abuse or neglect of an adult living at home goes to DSS Adult Protective Services at 1-888-227-3487. Prisma Health SeniorCare PACE-Midlands (formerly Palmetto SeniorCare) serves Richland County.
