Independent Living Communities in West Columbia, SC

"We really liked Harmony at Columbia. Whether you're living on your own or in the assisted living part, you will all have lunch together in a very beautiful lunch hall. They offer planned meals, but they also have alternatives, which I like. You could pick what drink you want. They will get your order and bring it out to you. It was just really, really nice. The apartment has a stove and a microwave. If you don't want to eat in the dining area, you could cook for yourself, which is what I like. Because I love baking, I could still bake there. I could go down and eat what they have prepared for me, but if I don't want to, I don't have to eat there. Everybody came to us and asked, "Have you been helped? How can we help you?" They were very attentive and explained all the pluses and minuses of the facility. They had maintenance that would come out and fix anything you wanted fixed. The food was prepared well. Their options were all healthy. They had dessert and stuff, too. We were shown a two-bedroom apartment because we had to have two baths. The main bedroom would fit a king-sized bed, and the other one would fit a queen-sized bed. The shower room had handrails and other amenities. One bathroom had a tub and shower, and the other had just a shower."

"Discovery Village at Sandhill in Columbia is a beautiful place. When I went for a tour, it was newly built. It happened years ago, but they still call me and keep in touch with me. They send me invitations to come and participate in activities, even though I'm not a resident there. I chose not to live there because it's a little pricey. It's nice that they still invite me to different barbecues and different events that they have. The place is luxurious. They allow my church to use their media room. They have a theater set up, and we were able to watch a movie there. They had popcorn, candy, and drinks. All of that was available to us while we watched the movie for free, so that was really nice. Another time that I was there, we were invited to have lunch there. The food was not hot. I guess it had sat there for a while, and so it was pretty much room temperature. Not everybody likes that. Everything was brand-new like the stainless-steel appliances, ice makers, and microwave. There's a walk-in shower and a place with a washer and dryer hookups. Even though they had a laundry facility on-site, you still had the option of bringing in your own appliances. They offered the same things as the other places, like housekeeping and a salon for hair washing. It was really nice. You definitely get what you're paying for. The staff that was there during my visits were all very friendly and willing to offer us drinks. Even though we had already toured the place the first time, each time I go back they offer to give me another tour just hoping that I would change my mind. It's definitely a place that people should visit. "

"I went to Jenni-Lynn Senior Living. The tour was very informative. The area was kind of secluded, but not too far off the main road. The housing options were viewable. It was very open, so they allowed us to go in and view how we would be living. The staff was very informative, answered all the questions we asked, and provided other options for us, too. For people who need care, they have their own section, and then the people who are trying to be independent are separate."

"Hulon Greene is attractive; the grounds are well kept. They have 3 condo buildings where they have 36 units, then they have 114 patio homes. It’s nice. We have plenty of room. Everything is on one level. It does not have a meal plan. There are a lot of social activities. Whatever you want to be involved with, you can. We have a clubhouse center and a pool. We have an activities committee that plans a lot of events almost monthly. We have bridge or the card games going on. We have morning coffee for men or morning coffee for women. We have poker. It’s a very pleasant place to live. Neighbors look out for each other. "

"My mother moved to Still Hopes from another facility. The other facility was not providing adequate care. She was in the Memory Care Facility initially. We could not visit due to Covid but the facility did everything to allow window visits, or video visits and kept us informed on her progress. She tended to fall due to issues. They let me know every time. They would xray her everytime and would get her physical therapy. Eventually they found that she had broken ribs and sent her to the hospital. The DR at the hospital asked me about one of her medications. Evidently the side effect mimic'd dementia. Took her off the med and within 24 hours she had regained her memories. She returned to Still Hopes in the Rehabilitation Facility. They took excellent care of her. She was able to step down from Memory Care to Assisted Living. While she has lost much of the years before the medication, I have my mother back and in a better situation than if she were still at home. Still Hopes does everything they can to make sure access to family is available while dealing with the Pandemic. My mother has made friends and now has a social group. They take the residents on field trips for Shopping or Attractions. The facility is clean and updated. I am so glad we found Still Hopes. "

"I visited The Columbia Presbyterian Community. The person who showed me around was knowledgeable and helpful. The facilities were very, very nice. I saw a 2-bedroom apartment in independent living, and it was quite large. There's plenty of space for two people. I did not eat there but I saw their dining area, and it was attractive. They have an exercise room and an on-site physical therapist. They have all kinds of activities for fitness, rooms for card games, and places to watch video films."

"We have chosen Merrill Gardens at Columbia for my in-laws. It's downtown, it's newer, and they have very active residents because it's just independent and assisted living, and it doesn't do nursing. They had full kitchens. They had outdoor living spaces. They had all-day dining, like three meals a day. The staff members seemed familiar with all the residents. They were able to introduce us to the ones we passed, which I thought was a good sign that they knew their folks. They had a library, a gym, a game room, and a movie room. It was very nice. Hopefully, my in-laws can move in within 30 days."

Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior living alternative to help you live completely independently. The Upside team helps you find a luxury-style apartment living option and provide you with extra layers of care and assistance, whenever and however you need it. Once you're settled in your new home, we connect you to your personal concierge and expert on all things aging. The Upside concierge is available to help arrange meal and grocery deliveries, transportation services, schedule appointments, assist with technology, and so much more! Anything you need, Upside is just a quick phone call or text away.

"I have a family member staying there. The facility staff are always asking me what they can do for me or my family member. I am able to visit any day at anytime I want without having to call ahead. The facility has always been clean when I visit. The food is always prepared on time and hot. They provide a variety of meals for the residents. I am able to call anytime I want and a staff member will let me talk to my family member. The staff will also answer any questions I have. I like this facility more compared to the others that I have seen. One thing I like about this one is that there are at least 2 staff members that live on site at various times. I think this helps with the condition of the facility since some of the staff is actually living there also. They seem to really care about the residents. I would like it if the facility made some repairs to the outside concrete "walks". Some of the concrete slabs have sunken in the ground due to age and weather. The walkway is connected with several different concrete slabs. Due to the fact that some of the slabs have sunk in the ground. It has a caused the adjoining concrete slab to stick up at least an inch out of ground. This can cause a resident to slip and fall on the concrete walkway. "

"My mother is currently at Wellmore of Lexington for short-term rehab, but it's becoming more and more obvious that she's going to need to go to a skilled nursing facility. Once her Medicare runs out, they do not accept Medicaid. Because of that, I'm going to have to move her from here. I visit her every day. I have no complaints at all. It is very clean. I would love for her to be able to stay here. Neither she nor I have the financial resources to be able to pay for this. We have about another 30 days or so that her Medicare will be paying. If it was possible, I'd keep her here. This place is very good. The food is great, too. She undergoes some physical and occupational therapy every day, about an hour or so in total, a day. They also have group therapy on occasion. They have things that they do with the folks that are here."

"The staff is great! The activities are outstanding"

"Wildewood Downs is a fairly small place, so my mother gets the attention she needs, and it's got a really good staff. They are friendly and skilled. Her needs are being met in a timely manner. I think the whole place is a five-star community. It's very nice and I was lucky to be able to get her there. She also enjoys the food. She still does some rehab, then they have crafts, and she is able to join them if she wants."

"My wife is several days into physical rehab at Lowman. She is experiencing a 5-Star situation in all rating respects…facility, therapy, nursing, housekeeping, administration, meals. et al. Over-all staff attention/professionalism is exemplary, IMO. Full recovery from brain surgery appears doable via this program. Exhilarating."