The Best Communities in Richmond County, GA

"The Place at Dean's Bridge was where my dad stayed for over a year now. Everything was fine in the facility and it was very clean as well. The staff provided good care to the residents, and the food was decent enough. He loves it there. "

"My grandmother was placed in the Kentwood nursing home when I was 20 years old. Upon arriving to the nursing home I was not met with the smell of urine or a place that was dirty. There were fresh flowers in the lobby. The receptionist was very nice and welcoming. She asked if there was any help that we needed and directed us to the correct individual that could help. We then spoke with the nursing director because we wanted to know how my grandmother had been doing. We were glad to hear that she was doing well, she was getting along with the staff and other residents. Since it was our first time visiting we were given a tour and it was very clean. It also was close to lunch time so we were able to see the food that the residents were served. The food smelled great and looked delicious. Once we visited my grandmother's room I could tell that she was happy and enjoying living there. One thing that I had a problem with was that the CNA's were standing around. The rest of staff was on task though. "

"Staff is friendly and responsive. Smiles at the receptionist desk add light and joy. The activities coordinators, Ms. Elizabeth and Jamie, are always looking for ways to bring fun and excitement to the residents, offering a variety of social and mental skills, to the patients. I often hear them say how they enjoy going out on the van for lunch. The residents that attend Buble Study are a joy to have in class. Those who can participate, do join in. It is always a pleasure to hear a yes, Lord or an Amen. The location is great as it sits adjacent to Doctors Hospital, which I'm sure comes in real handy when immediate emergency care is needed. "

"This place was everything I could ask for in a place to put my mom. They went above and beyond while my mom was there for 3years. They have great staff and a clean facility. "

"My mother stayed at Harrington Park, where she's doing her rehab. They had a room come open and they kept her there. They just have a high quality of care. The people there are very nice and accommodating. She seems to like it. She said the food's delicious. They take good care of her. So, she has no problems. They're absolutely wonderful. I have not tried the food because of Covid, not anybody's allowed in there right now. So you can't really go, but she has no complaints, and she seems to be content and happy there. It looks very nice and clean. I have seen a room. I did go peek in a window, because you can't go in there, but I have seen a room, and it looks very well-kept, maintained, and clean. The cleanliness and the staff that are so friendly, it's just a very nice place. It is a little pricey, but I understand why, for the quality of care, and what she gets there, I think it's reasonable. It's incomparable with every other nursing home in Augustus."

"My mom was at Steven Park Health & Rehabilitation. I thought the care and the services were very good. The nursing staff and the therapists were good. I would say overall, I would give them an "A". I thought the rooms were fine and comfortable. The dining room was OK. It was adequate. They had multiple people at a table, and it had a pleasant setting. The food sometimes was OK; sometimes it wasn't OK. They had some social recreations. They had an activity room with a TV. They had another activity room with board games and things. They had some church groups that came in and sang. I thought they had a whole lot of activities there. "

"My brother is a resident of Pruitt Health - North Augusta, SC. We've been very satisfied with his progress with physical therapy and he will be there for long-term care. I have interacted with the administrator, the director of nurses, the admission coordinator, and the nurse navigator, and they all have been excellent. He's in a private room. It's like a bedroom with a bathroom in it. They did have a courtyard that he could go out in. He can use his electric wheelchair there, which he was very happy with. They do have a lot of activities, with an activity board that they can look at and see what's going on every day if they want to participate. The food has been excellent. They do have choices. If they don't like that, they have all alternative meals that they can pick from."

"For the most part, the staff at Westwoods are caring individuals and seemingly have sincere concern for the residents. However, their staffing levels consistently seem to be only at the minimum required level or even below because of turnover.This creates a situation where staff members are stretched causing meals to be late, residents are left in bed for days and there is a consistent stench in the air of human waste. This is a management problem."

"I visited NHC Healthcare-North Augusta. The aesthetic was good, but it was not quite as clean as I thought it would be. The food was not good either. It could be because of the residents' diet, but to me it was not good. The outside areas were very nice. They have a salon, a nice dining area, a nice common area, and a gym type facility."

"I had to choose a nursing home to put my mother into and was not what either of us wanted to do but mom needed total, round the clock care. I am a male nurse and always thought I could do it but - not realistic and needing a staff of people to take care of her needs made it that way. My mother was there for months. When we called from the hospital - Admissions guy came to the hospital and was so nice, took his time and answered all the questions. After telling him what type room we wanted he left. Well 2 hours latter the hospital was sending us - so fast - they needed the room - well when we got there the room was already set up and waiting on us. Only had one issue with the cable - mom's Braves were coming on and no picture. I was out of town and called Ron - about 45 minutes later mom called me about how the Braves were doing. She was so happy and just to see her smile at this time in her life - made me feel great and its because they took care of the problem. Rooms are clean and kept clean and being a nurse = I never could work in a nursing home - for 2 reasons - i wear my hear on my sleeve - they say and the smell you usually have in a nursing home. Well this was the first time in my life and for 5 months - there was no nasty smell walking down the hall or in her room. Staff were great and ones on mon's hall who I got to know treated her like she was their family. I can't name others - sorry - so many but i stayed a lot and CNA's fixing to leave at end of their shift would come and check/change mom before leaving. Mom was a sweet patient and thanked everyone and told them that she loved them - not just here but her whole life. Mom never went to any activities. Food was good mostly - not like mom cooks - lol - but if you wanted something else you just had to ask to see if they had it. Also could fill out a menu weekly. Also some very important issues - mom was on Hospice and the staff at Pepper Hill worked very well as a joint effort to best serve mom. Nursing meetings went well and all of them asking questions and as to what else we might need. Last but not least - the lady who I dealt with monthly - to pay mom's bills was so so nice and kept me updated as to the long-term payments being made the status of the bills due. She kept me informed and at this time in your life - your mind is not working so well. Lastly - after mom's funeral - a nursing home is not a place you want to go back to but I had to - had to walk that hall again and hug and thank everyone there that had worked with me to make mom's last days on earth the best for her that they could be and helped me through this time too. All the people working in Pepper Hill have special calling to do this work and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. "

"My mother was in Anchor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Aiken. It was more of a nursing-home facility, so it was a good bit more expensive. I liked it alright. The staff was good. I know they had a 24-hour nurse and doctor at the place. They’re building onto the community now and doing a lot of work."

"The main reason we chose PruittHealth is because it is only about 10 minutes away from a hospital. The facility is very nice, very clean, and doesn't have a smell. Everybody is very nice there. The other reason we chose this facility is because it is VA contracted; my husband is 100% VA, so it does not cost us anything. I have tasted his food just to make sure it’s OK, and it has been very good. Someone comes in to play the piano, and groups come in to dance for the residents. The residents play cards and bingo. "

"My name is Billy Cooper and spent time at Azalea Woods (Carlyle Senior Care) with some early experiences due to recovering from brain surgery after a fall at my residence that required Emergency Room action at the University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Upon therapy treatment at three other locations that was not successful, I was finally moved to Azalea Woods in Aiken, SC to continue my rehab program. I was advised after surgery that I had lost 90% of my memory and rehab was getting very tough. Due to memory loss, I can not recount days/weeks/months I was a patient at all the facilities, but in the early stages at Azalea Woods, I encountered some problems with my rehab and was relocated to another section of the facility where all of a sudden things began to click for me. With the assistance from my twin brother and family, things began to show signs of improvement. The therapists and nurses took me under their wings and I suddenly began to realize that I could and would improve with that staff. The therapist and nurse training encouraged me to move forward and I soon began to get out of my bed and start a walking program that so excited me and the staff. I began to improve daily until my final graduation and release in late August 2018. I am now in an apartment on my own and looking forward to a better life. God bless the staff for without their support, I would not be where I am today. I would recommend this facility for rehab to those in need of the help."

"My mom is at Lake Crossing and the place is wonderful. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Everything is taken care of immediately. Their rooms are very nice. It's like a hospital room with two people in it. It's a nice facility. "