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Carolina Gardens Senior Living At West Columbia

2705 Leaphart Rd., West Columbia, SC 29169

Assisted Living Memory Care Hospice Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(803) 939-3000

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,067

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,210
  • Average State Price: $3,298
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Carolina Gardens Senior Living At West Columbia Description

    Carolina Gardens Senior Living At West Columbia is a very large 184 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Oak Grove, South Carolina and is part of the Priority Life Care network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 making it the 10th highest rated community in the city out of 11 communities. See more information on reviews.

    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

    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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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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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

    5.5
    Carolina Gardens Senior Living At West Columbia
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 62 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 11 communities in West Columbia
  • Ranking in State: 453 out of 489 communities in SC
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.3
    Priority Life Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 95 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in South Carolina

    Employee Staff B



    Review Summary

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

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Residents and staff were given a short notice for eviction due to demolition by new owners, raising concerns about improper eviction practices.
    • Memory care residents faced eviction with less than 30 days' notice, causing distress and difficulty in finding alternative accommodations during the COVID eviction moratorium.
    • A delivery driver reported being ignored by the front desk staff when attempting to deliver a prescription, raising concerns about resident care.
    • Several reviewers criticized the facility's lack of response to phone calls and inquiries, especially when addressing negative reviews online.
    • Concerns were raised about the management and staff, specifically mentioning an individual by name, questioning their suitability and presence at the facility.
    • A potential client decided against the facility after discovering unsettling comments made by a nurse about controlling the population.
    • On a positive note, one review mentioned that the facility is well cared for, with nice rooms and friendly workers.


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    Health

    Personal Care Assistance

    24-hour Licensed Nurse

    Medication Assistance And Administration

    On-site Rehabilitation

    Dementia Care

    Spiritual Programs


    Services

    Laundry And Trash Service

    Bathing

    Dressing


    Activities

    Outdoor Walking Paths

    Happy Hour

    Social Interaction

    Exciting And Fulfilling Daily Activities

    Sensory Activities

    Live Entertainment


    Community Amenities

    Secured Community

    Gardens

    Beautifully Landscaped Courtyard

    Large Community Areas For Socializing

    Secured Building

    Library For Relaxing And Reading


    Room Amenities

    Kitchenette

    Cable

    Nursing Call System

    On-site Salon/Barber

    Spacious Living Area

    Large One-bedroom Apartments


    Dining

    Restaurant-style Dining

    Three Meals A Day

    Snacks

    Dining Experience

    Alternative Menu

    Ice Cream Socials


    Transportation

    Transportation To Medical Appointments


    Pet

    Pet Friendly



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Oak Grove which is 1.9 miles away and has a population of 10,291 (small town).
    • The average income is $59,182, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 87
      • Low Temperature: 49
      • Average Temperature: 68.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 147 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 216 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 11.5 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.17 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 6.72 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.37 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Food Sales East
    0.5 miles away
    Aldi
    0.8 miles away
    BI-LO
    0.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.9 miles away
    Food Lion
    1.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Columbia
    4.1 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Devine Woodrow EB
    6.0 miles away
    1720
    16.1 miles away
    5706
    16.2 miles away
    1597
    16.3 miles away
    1596
    16.3 miles away

    Banks

    OneMain Financial
    0.9 miles away
    BB&T
    1.0 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.0 miles away
    First Reliance Bank
    1.0 miles away
    United Bank
    1.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lexington Medical Center
    1.0 miles away
    Three Rivers Behavioral Health
    1.2 miles away
    Three Rivers Midlands
    2.0 miles away
    Palmetto Health Baptist
    4.5 miles away
    ContinueCARE Hospital at Palmetto Health Baptist
    4.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Sunset Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.9 miles away
    CVS
    2.2 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Davis Orthodontics
    0.9 miles away
    Dr Sherry Powell
    1.8 miles away
    West Columbia Family Dentistry
    2.4 miles away
    Garlitz Dentistry
    2.8 miles away
    Gentle Dentistry
    3.3 miles away

    Parks

    Pineview DYB
    0.4 miles away
    Westover Acres
    1.2 miles away
    Eric Fowler Community Park
    1.6 miles away
    Riverbanks Botanical Garden
    2.0 miles away
    Saluda Factory Historic District
    2.0 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Columbia Baptist Church
    3.1 miles away
    Trinity Cathedral
    4.6 miles away

    Shopping

    Capitol Shopping Center
    3.0 miles away
    Town and Country Shopping Center
    3.0 miles away
    Dutch Square Mall
    3.1 miles away
    St. Andrews Center
    4.1 miles away
    Widewater Shopping Center
    4.2 miles away

    Culture

    West Columbia Riverwalk Ampitheater
    3.4 miles away
    Riverfront Park Amphitheater
    3.4 miles away
    Trustus
    3.9 miles away
    Koger Center for the Arts
    4.4 miles away
    Town Theatre
    4.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Waffle House
    0.7 miles away
    Ruby Tuesday
    0.7 miles away
    Applebee's
    0.7 miles away
    Original Brunches
    0.7 miles away
    Maurice's BBQ
    0.7 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of SC. It is a very large-sized community with 184 total beds.

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