My Aunt was here for 21 days for rehab. Everybody was nice and accommodating, but I want to give a…read morespecial shout out to Georgette Tubman. She is the social worker here at Wildewood Downs. Georgette's care, expertise and customer service was invaluable for our family by creating next steps for my Aunt. She was kind, knowledgeable and communicative which is so appreciated when you don't know how to navigate systems of elderly care. Thanks to everyone for assisting us at a difficult time!

My mother-in-law didn't like Wildewood Downs. In any event, the positive did not outweigh the…read moreunpleasant experiences. They never assessed her after discharge from rehab for her next living arrangement, even though they had agreed and we signed for long term care. I just got a call one day saying they had another meeting, without us, and decided among themselves, "We think she can go to assisted living." Recently, the director blamed me for Wildewood's failure to go through the normal process to assess her. Before this, I got a call from the social worker saying that the doctor signed my mother-in-law's annuity paper we gave him, saying she was finished rehab and not a candidate for getting her insurance to pay for Wildewood. I was there when he saw her--for the first time I might add--and all he said, was, "Do you want me to fill this out?" He never assessed or asked any questions about any activities of daily living. During assessment, a patient should be assessed for memory care, long term care or assisted living for example. You just don't say, as the director said, we didn't assess her for assisted living because you told us to keep her in that room. But that was only after they said they didn't have another room. They assessed her when she came in and wrote, and we signed for long term care. When I called Wildewood assisted living, after they called and informed me of a meeting changing their minds. They told me they just have one fee, $7,000 a month, and the client pushes the button when she needs help. So there's no levels of care in assisted living. We quickly transferred my mother-in-law to The Blake after a nurse came from the Blake and we took her to a provider at MUSC to properly assess her. She was appropriate for their assisted living at a higher levelof care than Wildewood. It's a beautiful place and it's very clean, unlike the Wildewood facility. I went in Wildewood's public bathroom and it was dirty. Also, my mother in law's bathroom needed cleaning and straightening up. During her stay at Wildewood, there were multiple problems with communication. Other residents had serious falls right at the desk where they're supposed to be watching them. But they stay on their computers. I learned that the staff is mostly contracted. And they don't communicate with the next person coming in. One day my mother-in-law had an appointment with the optometrist. When it was time to go, the girl at the front desk said, "She's not going anywhere. Her primary care is Dr. Macon while in this unit." I said, "She has an eye appointment." She said, "Oh, she said she has primary care." I told her she has memory problems. But she should have known that. There is no continuity. Well, we paid $12,000 for holding her after rehab for two weeks because they said they didn't have another room to put her in, so I said keep her in that room until I could arrange a transfer out of there. She was staying in a rehab room and not getting rehabilitation. So in essence we paid for rehabilitation she wasn't getting. The doctor gave her 100 days of rehab under Medicare, which would take us into May, but they suddenly cut it short April 24th. When the transport came to pick her up, and our caregiver and my husband, her son, met her, they didn't know she was leaving that day and didn't have any discharge papers ready. Zee, the head nurse, apologized later, as I left the messages with her because I did not know they said somebody else does the discharging. They did get the papers ready quickly, and she got out of there before they charged us one more day. Originally when we got the bill, they charged us for all of May, and for the upcoming month of June, even though she left on May 17th. They changed it but they charged us for April 24th to May 17th.

Best BBQ. We ordered the rib plat with slaw and Mac and the pulled pork with slaw and sweet potato…read morefries. They were both delicious. The peach cobbler for the win. A must stop if you are in Columbia area.

From the owner: The Laurel Crest Retirement Center is a residential complex that provides independent and assisted…read moreliving facilities. The center also operates a nursing home and a specialized unit that provides health care services to patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related disorders. The center offers a wide range of services, such as 24-hour nursing care, housekeeping, transportation, fire alarm and security systems, meal preparation and maintenance and repair of facilities. It provides various amenities, including cottages, apartments, a beauty salon, a barbershop and guest rooms. It also organizes recreational activities that include board and card games, special events and theater trips. The center is owned by Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina.

I've been dealing with the transition of my father into assisted care and they have been very…read moreaccommodating in this time of need. Their staff is sensitive and caring.

I am here for rehab-and the staff tries hard but the higher ups don't give a crap about patients or…read morestaff. The higher ups tried to make a staff member come in and she has Covid. The supplies and meds are nonexisten. I have been here 3 weeks and they still don't have most of my meds. My family has purchased supplies for me and these are basic supplies. Yes this is all true if you love your family member take them somewhere else.

I cannot say enough good things about Amara Place; they have been an absolutely perfect find for my…read morefamily. I was recently faced with having to find a safer independent living alternative for my Mom and brother who wanted to maintain their independence, however, needed a little assistance with meal preparation, and getting around to medical appointments and such. We visited Amara Place and right away felt we were home. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. The homes and property are all beautifully maintained. And most important, I don't have to worry about Mom. The staff at Amara Place really care about their residents, and they go above and beyond to make sure residents' needs are met. I highly recommend Amara Place for anyone looking for an independent retirement community for themselves or a family member.

From the owner: Senior Living at Amara Place…read more It's time to let the good life begin. At Amara Place Senior Living we are devoted to turning your golden years into the most exuberant years to date. While aging can be a challenge, growing older doesn't have to be. Now is the time to let the team at Amara Place Senior Living serve you and allow you to have the greatest peace of mind while living out your life long dreams. Today is the day to experience the difference of Amara Place Senior Living.

My father moved to the Presbyterian Community following a fall. He was in skilled nursing (SN) for…read moreapprox 2 months before moving to memory care. His time in SN was great. We were pleased with his level of care & the attentiveness of the care staff. I was pleased with their level of communication - they ensured I was in the loop regarding what was going on with my father. He adjusted well and we felt confident his needs were being met. He moved to the Memory Care unit (MC) a few weeks ago and seems to be thriving in this new area. The level of care is different, but still great! I have no doubt my dad is in the best place for his needs. I would definitely recommend the Presbyterian Community. The only less than positive thing I can say is the facility is quite dated and is in need of being updated. But, the facility is safe, clean and appropriate.

Sickness is spreading rapidly without the acknowledgment from the facility!! Administration on the…read morelong term/ rehabilitation side is TERRIBLE! The DON and ADON were both unprofessional with how they communicated to me (a guest), as well as the employee. Not only were the attitudes of the management unprofessional and unpleasant, as was the attire being worn throughout the building. The apparel being worn is indistinguishable unprofessional and unacceptable. If the other workers have to come in with a uniform on, and still looking professional, then that example should be being set by upper man. The lack of care is becoming visible more and more as I visit. This place needs to be investigated by the state. Ever since I started visiting, i've noticed that its nothing but a liability to the city. Patiently waiting on mom to finish her therapy so I can rescue her from this place of hell!

I was concerned about my father recovering from surgery because my sisters and I all live over an…read morehour away from his home. He reluctantly accompanied me to interview three different home health care companies. We were most impressed with Charles Brown and his staff. Their schedules and policies were clear and Mr. Brown was the only company to follow-up after our meeting. After Dad returned home from surgery, it was apparent that help was definitely needed and Right At Home was quick to assess his needs and set-up a schedule. They kept me in the loop with the names and contact numbers of the caregivers assigned to my dad. I can't tell you how amazing it was to know that my dad had someone with him every day. By the second day of Right At Home coming in, my dad sheepishly thanked me for making him go on the interviews. Did I mention he had them come in every day for 2 1/2 weeks? And he's a retired doctor? Many thanks to Charles Brown and the Right At Home team. You provided me with something priceless: peace of mind.

very impressed with this company in the services they provide. They are attentive and always…read moreavailable when needed. The staff they sent out has been wonderful and helps us immensely. I would highly recommend them for your care needs.

I go to the Taylor st location and could not be happier. Melissa Luckett is the sweetest person on…read morethe entire planet and has always made me comfortable and took the time to make sure I was good. I highly recommend her. She is compassionate, caring, she takes her time, and she overall just makes you feel better about what's going on, good or bad. I won't see anyone else while I live here.

I was referred by my primary care doctor for Menopause. I saw a doctor that admitted she was not a…read morecertified menopause practitioner and spent the better half of the time being condescending and providing erroneous findings of the 2002 WHI findings. Dr Christina Robinson may be more knowledgeable in premenopause and baby deliveries.

I can highly recommend Lisa for all your estate planning needs in Columbia, SC. She is a very hard…read moreworking and intelligent attorney.

They will not review any pre-prepared documents, and would only quote to produce new (Will,…read moreFinancial POA etc.). The quote however is only after a $350 consultation and they wouldn't even give me an approximate price indication even though I was able to give them a high level description over the phone.