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2705 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Family/friend
5.0
Good care for mom
I am happy with the care from this community. The staff is caring. This is a clean community and we like that they have a patio in her room that she does enjoy. The menu is appealing and we like the cleanliness of the community. They offer a nice menu. Activities are offered the residents that were to participate. We would recommend this community for the great value and care that is offered.
About the facility Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
Carolina Gardens at West Columbia in West Columbia, SC is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.
Senior living options offered
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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Amenities at Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
Healthcare Services
- Memory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Diabetic Care
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Meals & Dining
- Guest Meals
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Meals Provided
- Special Dining Programs
- Low / No Sodium
- Gluten-free
- No Sugar
- Professional Chef
Room Amenities
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Handicap Accessible
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Air Conditioned
- Kitchenette
- Ground Floor Units
Community Amenities
Transportation & parking
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
Pets
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
Common areas
- Beauty Salon
- TV Lounge
- Library
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outside Patio
- Barber Shop
Recreational areas
- Game Room
- Raised Garden Beds
- Piano or Organ
- Arts and Crafts Center
Services
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Wii Bowling
- Art Classes
- Live Musical Performances
- Live Well Programs
- Day Trips and Outings
- Bible Study Group
- Montessori Programs
- Activities On-site
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Trivia Games
- Birthday Parties
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Holiday Parties
- Cooking Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Light Therapy Programs
- Gardening Club
- Wine Tasting
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Happy Hour
- Pet-focused Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Reminiscence Programs
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Karaoke
- Community Service Programs
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Pet friendly
Yes
Pet friendly
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Assisted Living, Memory Care
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for Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
30 reviews
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Overall Rating
3.0
Cleanliness
3.3
Friendliness
3.6
Care Services
2.9
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
3.1
Value for Cost
3.0
A Place for Mom has scored Carolina Gardens at West Columbia with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Carolina Gardens at West Columbia has 30 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 17, 2021
I like the community for my loved one. The community has been great at working my concerns and questions over my loved one.
The food looks good, and my loved one likes it. They have games, bible study, games, and more for the residents.
troy - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 15, 2021
my review of Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
We virtually toured this community. The staff was very friendly and shared a lot of great information. They followed up with us also. We were not able to do a regular tour due to covid.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
March 25, 2021
We have decided to place my parents at Carolina Gardens. Thank you for all of your help!
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
October 6, 2019
This facility was clean and staff friendly. My mother is a fall risk, I was not shown or told of any types of safeguards or any emergency exits. I did not care about having to move in bed, dresser etc. Nothing mentioned about where or how medication is stored. I don't think these are questions I should have to ask
Response from Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
October 7, 2019
Thank you for reviewing Carolina Gardens. We are sorry that you had this experience at our community and I understand your concern. We work to make our community a safe environment for all residents, families and staff. Next time you come by the community, please stop and speak with our Executive Director or Director of Nursing so we can go through the information you are seeking. You can also call us at [removed].
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
July 31, 2019
[Name removed] was very friendly and provided us with plenty of information.
Response from Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
October 7, 2019
Thank you for your review and kind words!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 2, 2018
STAY AWAY
Worst place ever. If you love your parent, don't even consider this place.
Response from Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
October 7, 2019
We appreciate your feedback and we are sorry for whatever experience you may have had at our community. We'd like to speak with your more in-depth about what might have happened. Please call us at 803_ 939_ 3000 so we can understand the situation.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 20, 2017
Good care for mom
I am happy with the care from this community. The staff is caring. This is a clean community and we like that they have a patio in her room that she does enjoy. The menu is appealing and we like the cleanliness of the community. They offer a nice menu. Activities are offered the residents that were to participate. We would recommend this community for the great value and care that is offered.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 5, 2017
Horrendous respite stay
This was a horrendous respite stay for my father-in-law. The staff did nothing to help him, he was not showered, they did not change his soiled clothes or bed clothing. In fact, we found his wet clothing on the floor of his closet where he had thrown them himself. I even brought my father-in-law's own TV in and they never bothered to connect it up so he could watch it.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
August 14, 2017
the tour ws okay
I had a nice tour of this community. Everything went well for the most part. From what I saw the community looked nice but it wasn't the right fit for my father.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 27, 2017
Was not impressed.
We toured this community when looking for my mom. I didn't like the way it looked. It was very outdated. We went on small tour but I wasn't very impressed.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 3, 2017
Great Community, Tour went Very Well
I had a very nice tour of this community. The director of the community was amazing. She worked very hard for us, and was great with her follow up. The community looked great, and very well-kept. It was a very nice experience, everyone was very kind. We happen to find a community that was close for us to travel too, but this is a very nice place.
Response from Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
February 8, 2017
Thanks Carolina Gardens At West Columbia - West Columbia, Sc Visitor, for leaving us this response.You really made our day today.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 31, 2017
Horrible Place
This place is awful. If your loved one ever gets hurt or is mistreated or neglected in this home. Good luck in trying to sue. They are the [removed]. They LIE LIE and LIE more. [removed] It is a disgrace a shame Ones quality of life means nothing to them. [removed]. IF you have a mind and have sense to get help, you will be attended to slightly they know they will get in hot water if they don't. Go somewhere else.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 11, 2016
Friendly Courteous Staff
My father is doing very well at this community. We all know he is safe and being cared for well at this community. They have provided us with a peace of mind.They have a wonderful staff, they are very courteous and helpful. The head nurse is really good. Everything has worked out very well for us here, and we are very pleased. This is a community I would recommend, it is a great place.
Response from Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
November 27, 2016
Carolina Gardens At West Columbia - West Columbia, Sc Family, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. You really made our day today.
Anonymous - Industry reviewer
Memory Care
October 18, 2016
Wonderful Change
Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is a wonderful community where you always feel right at home. From the front line staff to the management team, everyone really cares for the residents and takes pride in the love and care that they provide to their residents. The food is wonderful and the options they offer are healthy and delicious. If you are on the line about a community, I highly recommend going in, touring the community and sitting down for a meal. You wont look any further.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 30, 2016
Nice Respite Stay
My husband had a pretty good experience during his respite stay here at this community. They really provided me with a peace of mind knowing he was safe. It was a great experience. The staff couldn't had been more helpful. Everybody was very kind and caring. They do provide spot on help. It was a nice experience.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 29, 2016
The community itself was good, but the cost was too much for my parents and we ended up having to move them to another community.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
December 7, 2015
Toured
I toured this community while looking into care options for a loved one. The facility was well kept and clean, and all of the staff I met seemed friendly and professional. We ended up selecting a different Carolina Gardens community, but this is somewhere I would have considered as an option for my loved one!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 17, 2015
Physician, administration
Some of the staff is really caring and nice!
But as far as adminstration, they are not worth a crap. They do nothing but push blame from one person to another. And whatever you do, please always check and make sure your loved one is getting there medication. As i found out today, my love ones were not!!!!!! They both take blood thinners, and as of today one hadn't had there's for over a month and the other for two weeks. And not one person could explain to me why they weren't given there medication. The answer i was given from the nurse practitioner her self was" i dont have an answer, because i really dont know!!! I just suggest , if you love your parents, grandparents,ect, do keep an eye on everything with there care . because i assumed mine were just elderly with dementia, when it actually turned out that things they were telling me about certain situations at this place was actually the truth!!!!!
Family Member of Resident at West Columbia facility - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 24, 2015
Be Aware!
All I can say is check out their ratings on the Medicare and DHEC websites. The Agape Primary Physician Care is one you really need to watch. Also, watch your bills closely. The same goes for medications.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 25, 2015
Just 'alright'
My mother in law is living there, the staff is pretty good but I believe my ratings speak for how I feel about the rest of it; cleanliness, value, care services and activities all could use some work.
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