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Bethea Baptist Assisted Living

157 Home Ave, Darlington, SC 29532

Independent Living Assisted Living Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(843) 393-2867

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,930

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,655
  • Average State Price: $3,674
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Bethea Baptist Assisted Living Description

    Bethea Baptist Assisted Living is a medium 14 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.6 miles outside the small town of Darlington, South Carolina. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.2
    Bethea Baptist Assisted Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 78 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 3 communities in Darlington
  • Ranking in State: 79 out of 489 communities in SC
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Bethea Retirement Community has received a variety of reviews highlighting its rehabilitation services, Christian-based community, and the availability of assisted living and home ownership. Many reviewers praised the quality of the food, the excellence of the service, and the competence of the staff. The community, located in Darlington, SC, is noted for its beautiful landscaping, well-maintained outdoor areas, and freshly painted interiors. Registered Nurses, medical providers, and a doctor are on staff, with transportation to and from doctor appointments provided.

    Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals at Bethea have been commended for their effective training and personable nature, helping residents achieve their mobility goals. The activities director and other staff members have been described as supportive and inspiring, contributing to a positive rehabilitation experience.

    However, some reviews have raised concerns about the treatment of residents, mentioning instances of mean behavior from some workers. There have also been issues reported regarding the loss of a resident's medical property and dissatisfaction with the handling of the situation by the health administrators.

    Despite these concerns, many reviews describe Bethea as a clean, inviting, and well-cared-for community with friendly and attentive staff. The facility is likened to a nice hotel, offering a comfortable and modern environment for its residents. The quality of care, especially in rehabilitation and long-term care, has been highly recommended by several reviewers.

    One area for improvement mentioned is the quality and temperature of the food, with a suggestion for more variety and better responsiveness to feedback. Overall, Bethea Retirement Community is praised for its beautiful campus, professional and personal staff, and the high level of care provided to its residents.


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    Health

    Medication reminders

    Physician

    Massage

    Speech therapy

    Skilled nursing

    Occupational therapy


    Services

    HopeHealth

    Services

    Massage

    Social services

    Supportive care

    Housekeeping services


    Activities

    Aquatics Center

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    Exercise room

    Daily activities

    Community activities

    Gardening area


    Community Amenities

    Aquatic center

    Mail service

    Chaplain

    Active church

    Social services

    Security


    Room Amenities

    Individual thermostat control

    Spa

    Storage

    Handicap accessible

    Private bathrooms

    Bed and bath linens


    Dining

    Southern style dining

    Wide selection of meats and sides

    Private dining

    Three meals per day

    Bistro dining

    Restaurant style dining


    Transportation

    Daily scheduled transportation

    Medical transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: June 28, 2000
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 68
    Total current residents: 59
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $663


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-01-18 $6,633
    2020-07-10 $9,750
    2022-04-04 $658
    2022-04-04 $663

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Darlington which is 3.6 miles away and has a population of 6,155 (very small town).
    • The average income is $40,894, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 48
      • Average Temperature: 67.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 170 days of rain, 1 days of snow and 192 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 17.93 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 4.96 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 9.04 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.9 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    2.1 miles away
    Dollar General Market
    4.0 miles away
    Sam's Club
    4.6 miles away
    Aldi
    4.7 miles away
    Piggly Wiggly
    5.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Target Rt 1
    4.4 miles away
    Sears
    4.6 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    4.8 miles away
    First Citizens Bank
    4.9 miles away
    First Federal
    5.1 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    5.1 miles away
    PNC Bank
    5.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    McLeod Health Darlington
    3.8 miles away
    Palmetto Pee Dee Behavioral
    5.6 miles away
    McLeod Regional Medical Center
    6.0 miles away
    Medical University of South Carolina: Florence
    8.1 miles away
    Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
    16.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    5.1 miles away
    CVS
    5.8 miles away
    Walgreens
    5.9 miles away
    KJ's Pharmacy
    6.0 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    25.6 miles away

    Dentists

    CAROLINA REGIONAL DENTAL
    5.8 miles away
    Bright Start Dental
    6.8 miles away
    K Dargan Flowers, DMD
    16.3 miles away

    Parks

    Brooks-McCall Park
    3.3 miles away
    Darlington Industrial Historic District
    3.3 miles away
    West Broad Street Historic District
    3.4 miles away
    Revell Park
    3.5 miles away
    Saint John Historic District
    3.8 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Magnolia Mall
    4.4 miles away
    Florence Mall
    4.9 miles away
    Hallmark Square Shopping Center
    6.7 miles away

    Culture

    Performing Arts Center
    6.1 miles away
    Florence Little Theatre
    6.2 miles away
    Amphitheatre
    6.3 miles away
    Coker College Theatre
    15.5 miles away
    Center Theatre
    15.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Palmetto Grocery & Grill
    1.0 miles away
    Holt Bros BBQ
    1.5 miles away
    Huddle House
    1.9 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    2.0 miles away
    Little China
    2.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of SC. It is a medium-sized community with 14 total beds.

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