We toured Harbison Shores, and it just was hands down winner. The price was relatively reasonable, although none of them are super affordable. It looked clean and well-kept. You could tell that everybody was well cared for and well regarded.
The rooms were really nice. They felt more like an actual apartment and not assisted living. We're only looking at assisted for my mom.
Amy, the lady who gave us the tour, was fantastic. She just really took her time, and we didn't feel rushed. Some of the places we visited felt a little rushed. She was very honest. We asked questions. She was not shy about admitting any downfalls that they might have or any concerns that we had that we thought might be an issue. She was honest about whether they might actually be an issue or not, and I really appreciated that.
One of the things we liked most is that all of the rooms had a patio.
Harbison Shores
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
13 Reviews
990 Columbia Avenue, Irmo, SC 29063
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Harbison Shores
Assisted Living Reviews for Harbison Shores
November 24, 2021
I visited this facility
September 27, 2021
I visited this facility
We really, really like Harbison Shores, and we had a really, really good visit. We were impressed with their security at the front door. It was an electronic sign-in when you came in the door. I was impressed with the manager that actually did the tour with us. There was a medication nurse there that was giving out the medication dosage. She stopped and talked to us, and was very nice and very friendly. The way the rooms were set up was much nicer than the other place we visited. They have amenities like a beauty salon. The place was very nice, very well kept, and very clean.
July 11, 2021
I visited this facility
The lady who gave me the tour at Harbison Shores was very nice and very upbeat. It sounds like they're going through a transition to really kind of re-modernize the place because it's pretty old. I think it's going to continue to get better and better, but it's just not what I'm looking for right now. They showed me a model one-bedroom. It was a nice layout and it was clean. The spaces were older.
March 17, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My husband is doing well so far at the Harbison Shores. He is in a studio with a little kitchenette, a bathroom, and a huge closet. It's one building with three little extensions that have been totally renovated. It looks brand new. My husband has issues smashing buttons on the TV and stuff, so right now, we have a camera in his room. We can also talk to him on that camera, and he can answer us. Then we have an Alexa in that room. We can tell Alexa to make a call, and it automatically comes up on his screen, and that cuts down all our anxiety. He can't turn the TV on, so through Alexa, we can turn the TV on, too, and find the channel that he wants. It's very beneficial.
The people have been nothing but nice and kind. He's not very talkative, but they keep engaging him in conversations. They're still on lockdown because of the COVID virus, so I haven't tasted the food, but he says sometimes it's good, and sometimes it's OK. There's a lady named Ethel who runs that floor, and she's great. She's the go-to person, and everything I called about and asked them to do, they've taken care of immediately. Even if he doesn't feel good, they still check on him every hour, so you can't ask for better than that.
December 06, 2014
I visited this facility
I visited The Agape Senior which was a very nice place. They had a very small outside area. The rooms were very nice and very spacious. I was only there once, and the staff was all very nice and very helpful to answer question. The people were very nice, and it looked like they were being cared for. Overall, it was a very nice place. My daughter-in-law's grandmother had been there for many years, and the family had been very pleased with it.
Memory Care Reviews for Harbison Shores
April 30, 2022
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
We have placed my mother-in-law into Harbison Shores. The facility is nice, and the people are good. We met with the director, and she explained how everything works. We had visited some other places before, and this one didn't require a financial background check and all. It's a you-pay-your-monthly-rent kind of situation, which would then be less of a hassle. That's probably the major thing why we chose them. The security of the building is adequate. We've been happy with their care, too. The staff is good, and the caregivers are good. The nurses took the time to listen to our concerns. We had adjusted her meds a couple of times, so I would rate them high. We have not tried the food, but we always asked her what she had to eat, and she's always said that it's good. We've heard them do some arts and crafts, and they had a little picnic.
Provider Response
Hi Gray, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
March 30, 2022
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I placed my mother in Harbison Shores and it's comforting to know she's in a place where she's cared for. It's a very nice facility with outdoor space and good food, and she is regularly taken care of in terms of bathing. They have a nice spa-like bathroom for the residents, and just very nice and caring staff. Her room is very clean, has lovely accommodations, a bright place for my mom to be in and enjoy right now. It's more like a studio because she's in memory care, so they're not like apartments. The amenities are physical therapy, they had doctors that visit regularly, they have ongoing activities, and a calendar with lots of activities. Someone comes in and plays music for the residents, and there's a lot of socialization for the residents. They have an activity room and a courtyard, and where the TV room is, they have a porch over there. But really, what distinguished them are the bathrooms. There are new walk-in tubs, great amenities in the shower, a nice seat, and a nice little chair. I went over last night to get help with the bathing because she was still having a little difficulty trusting. The facilities are quite nice, like the warm tile and that kind of thing. We had one little incident but we took care of it.
Provider Response
Hello Carol, We appreciate your positive feedback about your experience. We take pride in what we do. Thank you!
March 07, 2022
I visited this facility
Harbison Shores had just about everything that a person would need for memory care. The facility was very nice. They had everything that other facility had, but it was a little pricey. They had a library facility, a beauty parlor, large dining areas, and a room where the residents could go and watch television. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraging.
Provider Response
Hi Jean, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
May 10, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My dad has moved into Harbison Shores. It is like a home away from home. He is well adapted. He is in the memory care unit. The staff is wonderful, professional, and caring. They have daily arts and crafts, there is a lady who comes in and plays the piano, and they have sing-alongs and interactive activities.
They have separate rooms for showering and bathing, and the patients' rooms just have toilets and sinks. With my dad's current condition, we were afraid that if he just got in the shower by himself, he might fall or injure himself, so I went with them because they have separate shower areas that they call "spas," and also because they have nursing assistance. Those were the only reasons for going that way.
March 22, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My brother is at Harbison Shores. The first night wasn't good, I heard he paced all night in the room but the second day seemed a bit better. My family has been starting to visit him to provide some continuity and some constant in the middle of all the changes.
I'm still working on something about contacting him but they don't think a landline in his room was a good idea. So now I just call the facility and they would go and get him. It's alright but it seems like he's having a conversation with someone standing right there listening. It's fine though, at least I'm able to reach him. The facility so far has been good. No issues there.
March 21, 2021
I visited this facility
We were able to visit Harbison Shores in person. I was comfortable with everything the staff told me. However, the facility and the grounds were not as nice as the others I've seen, and their rooms were smaller. They had spa rooms where residents would take showers. They didn't have a shower in the suite; it only had a toilet and a sink. The spa was like a communal-type shower area, and they were set up that way for safety, so they could watch everybody, and they could safely take showers if they needed assistance. They had an activity room and a movie-theater-type area. I do not believe it was as well maintained as the others I've seen. The private suites were a little small, and the bathrooms only had the sink and the toilet. The courtyard was enclosed and secure.
July 26, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother is doing well at Carolina Gardens at Harbison. The staff is very helpful, very informative, they communicate with us well, and she adapted fantastically. It's a small community and there's a lot more one-on-one with the residents. It has a family-like atmosphere, they're very welcoming, and it's very homey. She has a shared room, but they have single rooms as well. They have an outdoor sitting area and a garden where they can go out and plant flowers, vegetables, or fruits. It's a secured facility. They have outings, and they do fun events. For example, there was a luau last night where they had food and games. There's a busy itinerary every day that's posted on the front door. They have daily devotionals, music, activities, games, movies, social events, ice cream socials, and they have activity boxes that help with mental stimulation and hand-eye coordination.
July 26, 2019
I visited this facility
I'm planning to put my mother-in-law in Carolina Gardens at Harbison. My impression of the community is very nice. The rooms were suitable and they're actually very nice for the price. The staff greeted me during the tour and everybody was very friendly. I was shown some of their amenities like the hair salon, activities room, and the garden. Everything was good; I can't say anything bad about them.
Costs for Harbison Shores
Services and Amenities of Harbison Shores
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3299/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $4400/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Religious Services
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 83
- Minimum Age: 62
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Licenses
- State Licenses: CRC-1932
About Harbison Shores
Our assisted living program offers residents personalized assistance, with all-inclusive amenities. The care that each resident receives is unique to his or her needs. Each resident is assessed prior to move-in and is assessed regularly throughout their stay. This ensures our residents are always receiving the proper care for their needs.
Assisted Living provides the ideal solution for seniors who need some help with the activities of daily life (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Our plan is a focus on overall wellness and maintaining residents’ independence.
Care-related programs offered are:
- Care staff at facility 24-hours, 7-days a week
- Personal care assistance with ADLs: hygiene, grooming, dressing and bathing
- Medication assistance and administration
- Mobility assistance
- Continence maintenance
- Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
Our Memory Care Program, for residents who require Alzheimer’s and Dementia care, is a secure, designated area of the Community. Our Nursing, Activities programs, and staffing are Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care specific. The Memory Care Program also includes private apartments and private bathrooms as well as common areas for dining and activities that encourage social, therapeutic, and physical participation.
Catering to Residents with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
We understand our Memory Care residents need additional and specific care. We cater to their needs through consistent staffing so our employees and residents can be more acquainted. This relationship helps our staff better understand residents and their needs. The program also helps the residents feel more comfortable and participate more often in activities and socializing.
Additional services to ensure proper care include:
- State of the art Comprehensive Assessment Plan
- Individualized service plans to meet specific Activities of Daily Living
- 3-Meals a day plus snacks
- Weekly personal laundry services; additional laundry services available
- Weekly housekeeping services
- Dedicated Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care staffing on site 24-hours per day
- Medication Management and Medication Administration
- Coordination and scheduling of medical appointments
- Additional Costs May Apply
What Makes Us Special
Our community provides a safe and maintenance-free place to live so residents are able to participate in activities, work on their hobbies, or however they would like to spend their retirement years.
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