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The Woodlands at Furman

1500 Trailhead Court, Greenville, SC 29617

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4.04

(21 reviews)

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Reviews of The Woodlands at Furman in Greenville, South Carolina

4.04

(21 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.7

  • Staff

    4.9

  • Food

    5.0

  • Activities

    5.0

  • Value

    5.0

Erica

5

October 5, 2022

I visited this facility

All of the people at The Woodlands at Furman were friendly. They were all very outgoing, informative, and inquisitive about what kind of activities and things the residents are interested in. It's a gorgeous place. The food was great. Everything was beautiful and there were tons of activities, but it was just too big. On our tour, it was about close to a mile of walking back and forth from the rooms to the pool and beauty salon. So, anybody with a walker is going to be tired by the time they get to wherever they're going.

Provider Response

Hi Erica, it is delightful to read your positive expressions about The Woodlands at Furman. The camaraderie, spirit and loving relationships that exist at our community make this a special place to live and work.

Dana

4

September 24, 2022

I visited this facility

The Woodlands at Furman is a very impressive community. There are a lot of options for the people as far as enrichment goes. Because of that, it was probably too large for my parents, and it would be too difficult to get around to all the options that they had. I was disappointed in the apartments, too. I didn't think they were as attractive as they should have been for the type of community and the cost. I have tried the food. The food was very good, and the service was good. They have very outstanding facilities. However, I just didn't feel the apartment, the actual living space, was good enough. They have a lot of activities. The biggest thing that they have is the partnership they have with Furman University. The residents at The Woodlands can take classes there, and it's very conveniently located. I think they can also use the swimming pool at the university. They have a link with the university that opens up a lot of opportunities for the residents.

Provider Response

Hi Dana: Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding the visit to The Woodlands at Furman, and we're sorry that what our community offers does not align with your needs at our community. We hope you will visit again soon.

Karen

5

July 5, 2021

I visited this facility

The Woodlands at Furman is very beautiful, and it's very nice. The community was very welcoming, and I went to Furman University, so it's already part of the family. The staff were excellent representatives and very informative. The layout of the facility is unique, and it's perfect for the setting. They also have a tennis court. The location is conveniently within the city.

Provider Response

Thank you for sharing a few of things you love most about our community, Karen! We're delighted you had such an informative visit, and we appreciate your kind comments about our campus, the university, and the people who live and work here. We hope it won't be long before you see us again, or decide to be part of our Woodlands at Furman family.

Linda Gail B

1

April 21, 2021

Other

We have a family member needing skilled nursing from this skilled nursing facility. The Woodlands is listed on Prisma's list of facilities to choose for rehab, however, our case manager and myself have contacted the only person the receptionist will allow you to speak to. I ask for the administrator because I thought they may like to know the lack of communication and the frustration their facility causes during a already difficult time in a patient's life. Not sure if this one person is overworked or patient/customer service is this bad. I guess I just need to count my blessings that this was found out prior to putting our family member into a bad situation. I ask for the administrator because I thought they may want to know how their business is perceived to the public but you can't get past the receptionist and I do not find the staff information online. VERY bad communication with the public. So glad to find this out in advance.

Christine

5

February 7, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother is currently living at the Woodlands at Furman. It's beautiful, it's a beautiful location, a nice facility, and everything there is lovely. It has a beautiful lobby and they have great facilities, but she does not take advantage of anything. I think the staff is great, they're wonderful, and everything, from the food to the way they maintain the place, is immaculate. They have great activities, they take the residents out, they have a private car service if someone wants to go to the doctor, they travel in a Lincoln Continental, and they're picked up and dropped off. If they have activities, it's in one of those coach buses. They're on the campus of Furman University, so they have access to all the athletic facilities as well as the campus theater and concerts. It's walkable if they're able to walk, and for those that can't make it, they drive them. There are no other life-care communities that have the same cost here in Florida, and if we move her here it would be month-to-month payments.

Provider Response

Thank you, Christine. We are so happy you love that your mother lives at The Woodlands of Furman. We also appreciate the 5-star rating and your wonderful comments about the community, activities, our partnership with Furman University and our staff. We too think we offer a first-rate experience for our residents and are thrilled your mom is thriving here. Thanks again and take care!

RH

5

July 5, 2019

I visited this facility

I liked The Woodlands at Furman very much, but it's a little expensive. They provide one meal a day and a nice room with a screened porch. They had activities, and it's next to Furman campus. The staff was very nice.

Provider Response

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!

kathryn s

5

January 31, 2018

I visited this facility

Wonderful community with several levels of care. I like the fact that if my mom moves into assisted living she does not have to pay a move in fee.

Provider Response

Kathryn S, thank you so much for the positive review! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

Janet W.

5

January 6, 2017

I visited this facility

We looked at The Woodlands at Furman, which was absolutely gorgeous. I loved it. It is the top of my list, but I don’t think we can afford it. The menus looked outstanding, and there were tablecloths on the tables. It was just a lovely facility. They offered everything we would want like an exercise room. We saw people in the exercise room, some doing exercise, and there were people sitting around. The people seemed very happy to be living there. The apartments were very nice. Whoever showed us around went out of her way to see us. She was very pleasant and showed us everything we needed to see. It is pricey, and you get one meal a day.

Mary367162

5

September 11, 2016

I visited this facility

We toured the Woodlands, it was beautiful, but we couldn’t afford it. I saw single and double rooms, the dining room, and the nursing home wing. The dining area is very nice. They have nice people and good people there.

Emma15

5

March 27, 2016

I visited this facility

I visited The Woodlands at Furman for my mother. It was open, friendly, and attentive, and had anything and everything a patient could possibly want. It was very nice and had big, well-decorated, updated rooms. The staff was super. The food was excellent. The activities were out of this world. They make sure they do a community activity once a month, have people who come in from outside to sing, play games, do arts and crafts, and take the bus for outings. It was pretty cool.

Provider Response

Thank you, Emma, for taking the time to write such a nice review of our community. We’re glad you enjoyed your visit and took the time to learn so much about what The Woodlands at Furman has to offer. We certainly hope to see more of you in the future. If you ever have any questions we can answer, don’t hesitate to give me a call. Kindest Regards, Amy Foley, Director of Sales and Marketing

Joan112041050

5

August 22, 2015

I visited this facility

The Woodlands at Furman was a beautiful new facility. It had fully furnished, but very small kitchenettes in the apartments. It was a much more modern and a little fancier facility. It is definitely more expensive. Instead of paying month to month, you have to put a large amount of money down.

Can't please the system

1

June 4, 2015

I am a friend or relative of resident

I currently have a long time friend at the Woodlands. He was put in Assisted Living because (I have heard several different stories) the Skilled Care that he needs was not available. This means he has to pay for round the clock caregivers. I was there this week and the bathroom was dirty (feces on the floor) and the carpet in his area was dirty. I spent time cleaning. The caregiver told me she only sits. She said she cannot do anything that my friend does not ask for. I asked her if he should need clothing changed due to an accident, how many days would pass before he is changed. She said he needs to be more independent. I told her he cannot due to his condition. She said, "Then he should be moved." I agreed with her on that. It is if he is being punished. He does not eat and no one helps him try. I made photos of the inside of the fridge where all of his containers of food are sitting because he did not eat. I pray he can be moved from there in a short time. I think his life has been shortened because of his stay there.

Provider Response

While we certainly appreciate you taking the time to bring your concerns to our attention, I’d like to take this opportunity to clarify some facts about our community. Our residents and their care are our highest priority and we take that responsibility seriously. I can assure you that our staff members working in Assisted Living are among the most well-qualified and best trained in the industry. Their compassion is second to none, and their dedication to our residents is unsurpassed. With that said, I’m certainly happy to discuss the details of your particular situation and address any of the issues that caused you to come away with a negative impression of our community. Please contact me. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have. -Carol Babbitt, health care administrator

Caring102910050

5

February 27, 2015

I visited this facility

The Woodlands was very nice. It was excellent, but very expensive. We went on a complete tour.

JRGREEN

1

January 28, 2015

I am a friend or relative of resident

My mother has been a resident at the Woodlands on three separate occasions for short term rehab. The experience we encountered this time was horrendous. She was a patient there for 12 days and all of these incidences happened during this stay. Medications were not dispensed correctly, and in 1 instance not at all. She developed a bed sore while there and it was not called to my attention. Some members of the CNA staff members were down right rude and were told that they were not to come back in her room if they could not be nice to her. Test results were not revealed to me about a problem with her platelet count. Mom has congestive heart failure and was allowed to gain 2.8 lbs overnight but nothing was done. I called attention to her weight gain to the nurse on duty about the swelling in her legs. Nothing was done that day and had to call it to the attention of a different nurse again the next day where she finally received medical attention. She was allowed to wet the bed (3) times while waiting on assistance. Her platelet count dropped from 225 to 107 within a week and nothing was mentioned to me about a problem. Needless to say I am not happy with her treatment she received. She was allowed to get so weak that she literally could not raise her arms or legs or talk properly. At that point I had her transferred back to the hospital for treatment. This information was relayed to the Executive Director, Director of nursing, and other staff members. Hopefully something will be done to correct the numerous problems the Woodlands have.

Provider Response

We take the health, well-being and safety of all our residents at The Woodlands very seriously. We are listening and concerned that there were communication gaps during this stressful time. We learned a great deal from this situation, and we will continue to have structured communication protocols in place to address resident and family issues as they arise. Due to the privacy act and HIPAA regulations, we cannot go into greater detail online, but I would request that you contact our health care administrator, Carol Babbitt, at your convenience to discuss matters further. Thank you.

Caring91967450

4

August 14, 2014

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mother was at The Woodlands at Furman. She was there for rehab. The actual facility seemed to be a little understaffed because it seemed like it would take a while to get somebody if you try to buzz for someone. The food was institution food. It was all right, though. My mother never went to the dining room. She took all her meals in her room. The staff was nice and helpful, but like I said, they were understaffed. The rooms were very nice though.

Joan90670650

5

July 31, 2014

I visited this facility

We visited The Woodlands several times before my friend made up her mind that's where she wanted to go. I like the way it was very upbeat. It was very lively and very active. The place was beautiful. What I really like was their attitude with keeping everything very vibrant. The activities were just great and all the things they did just really, really nice. The people that are there seemed to be very happy with everything. It just felt like this is a great place because everybody was doing something. It wasn't like an old folk's home. There were lots of going on. The other thing that really impressed us was the quality of the food. It was absolutely outstanding. Those two things really what sold her on that place. With regards to activities, they have the general run of the mill things, but in addition to that, they provide a lot of outside entertainment. For instance, they had a Kentucky Derby Day. Just recently we went to a dance they had there with live music and lots of food. The rooms were all very good size. My friend has a large living room with a dining area. It has a very nice kitchen fully appointed. She has laundry room and one bathroom. She can have it painted any colors that you want. It looks out on a garden. It is very nice. I would definitely recommend this.

caring78033450

4

January 28, 2014

I visited this facility

I liked Woodlands. It was much more expensive than the other places and the assisted living area was small. I didn’t like the painting of the rooms in the hallways which was a very pale blue. It gave it a very depressing look and it wasn’t a very cheery looking place. The facilities that they have for the assisted living section are fine. The food looks good but I didn’t eat there. They have activities and they had a schedule. The staff was very nice and she introduced me to some staff members. They were friendly and professional.

Joanne10

5

June 29, 2013

I visited this facility

My husband and I will be moving to The Woodlands at Furman. We chose the facility because it is a full continuum of care facility. Everything is connected indoors. We liked the layout of the place. They have many different layouts of apartment to choose from. They offer complete services.

Anna Bella

1

April 26, 2012

I am a friend or relative of resident

Even though this was our first experience with having to put a loved one in a assisted living facility, we all agree that everyone in our family has been scared emotionally forever. The advanced care facility for memory care is HORRIBLE. The treatment of the staff to the patients and the family boarders on abusive! It is very expensive and decorated well but it is unfortunate that the flowers in the gardens get more attention then your loved one. Most nights it is hard to sleep, as we wonder if she is all right. My advice to all is just becauce a facility charges over $200. a day and the facility looks pretty do NOT assume that your loved one will be well cared for. Look at every possible assisted living space. Take your time and educate yourself.

Provider Response

Thank you for taking time to share your concerns. It has been and always will be top priority to provide the best care to our residents. We believe strongly in open communication and an open door policy when it comes to questions and concerns from our residents and their families and loved ones.

We couldn't agree more with your advice. Anyone searching for a community should consider many important factors when considering a move to a community, such as the quality of care, staffing levels, meal choices and variety of activities, plus the overall feel you get when you walk into a community. Since senior living communities are highly regulated by the state, a good place to start when comparing care and services is by reviewing annual state surveys.

If you'd like to discuss your concerns further, please call me as we're committed to being the community of choice for the Upstate.

Enaiya33

5

March 14, 2012

I am a friend or relative of a resident

I visited this facility many times over the course of a few years while my grandmother stayed there. Above all the word I can use to describe it is quality. It is funny thinkIng back but I remember my grandmother would talk so much about how she enjoyed the food. I finally had a chance to experience it myself one day when she shared her meal with me as we watched cartoons. Even though I was a child I remember distinctly how kind the staff was to my grandmother. The most impressive thing to me was how beautiful the buildings were and the upkeep of the grounds. The first time we went to visit my father couldn't stop talking about how great the landscaping was. I think that contributes a lot to the overall feeling radiated by the facility. It may be the nostalgia looking back and remembering my grandmother but he genuinely seems so happy. Everytime we went to visit I just remember smiles and laughter. It means a lot to me that they were able to help furnish such fond memories.

Nicholas4500

4

July 26, 2011

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mother has been a resident at the Woodlands for several years now. Last year she transitioned from assisted care to memory care. It was a relatively easy transition and I was glad to have the opportunity to increase her level of care without moving to another facility.

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Services and Amenities of The Woodlands at Furman in Greenville, South Carolina

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments

Dining options

  • In Room Kitchenette
  • Dining Room Shared Meals

Features

  • Beauty Barber Shop
  • Computer Room
  • Resident Transportation

About The Woodlands at Furman in Greenville, South Carolina

The Woodlands at Furman is a retirement community located in Greenville, a growing city in the northwestern corner of South Carolina that has been recognized by CNNMoney.com as a great place to retire.

The Woodlands at Furman offers assisted living and continuing care services and lots of opportunities for residents to connect with students and faculty at a nearby university. From physical wellness to mental and emotional health to social engagement, Woodlands prides itself on helping residents enjoy long, healthy and active lives.

FACILITIES AND AMENITIES

The Woodlands at Furman serves residents who want to live independently as well as those who require assistance with day-to-day activities and those in need of memory care. Residents in the community’s independent living area of the community have 12 different floor plans from which to choose, including one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, granite countertops, a washer and dryer, and an emergency response system.

For those who need help managing daily activities or issues related to their health, the Woodlands at Furman offers alcoves and one- and two-bedroom apartments for people who require assisted living services as well as private suites dedicated to residents in need of memory care.

All residents have access to a fitness center, spa, multi-media room, an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, regular housekeeping and the outdoor areas of the Woodlands campus, which is full of trees, flowers and foliage.

HEALTHCARE

The Woodlands at Furman offers an array of health care services for seniors. Trained staff and nurses provide assistance and support to residents who need some help with day-to-day activities in the assisted living area. Residents living with dementia receive highly personalized care and access to geriatric doctors and nurses in the Memory Care Center. Residents who require long-term care are treated by a team of certified nurses.

Residents in need of more specialized medical treatment or emergency services also have access to the nearby Greenville Memorial Hospital, which offers specialized care in heart and vascular medicine, orthopedics, cancer and radiology.

HEALTH PROGRAMS

The staff at Woodlands is committed to a lifestyle program called “Masterpiece Living,” which is designed to help residents age with maximum health and happiness. The program offers residents opportunities to stimulate their bodies and minds; engage socially with their neighbors; set and achieve goals related to health, physical activity, and mental and emotional health; and participate in the surrounding community.

The Woodlands at Furman also offers residents a unique opportunity to keep their minds sharp thanks to a partnership with Furman University. The Woodlands Residents have access to the university's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which provides opportunities for auditing classes and attending lectures.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

The Woodlands at Furman gives residents many opportunities to participate in activities and events throughout the year. Activities and events are designed to meet the goals of “Masterpiece Living,” so residents can paint, take music lessons, exercise, take excursions to nearby museums and theaters and join book clubs.

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