Palmettos of Bluffton

Okatie, SC - Assisted Living, Memory Care

Community size: Large (26-100)

We strive to make every moment count for our residents at The Palmettos of Bluffton because we believe in celebrating life at all stages.

Our promise. We are dedicated to offering our residents the independence they want with the support they need. In fact, all of Palmettos partners prepare for their workday by reciting one of our 20 promises each morning. We want to provide the best quality of care based on the needs of each of our residents.

Our 60-apartment community accommodates a supportive lifestyle, while Residents enjoy The Palmettos lovely campus, stylish dining, and all the activities, events and services. From medication supervision to art and music therapy, our Residents receive appropriate care for their level of need, remaining vital and independent to enjoy all The Palmettos of Bluffton has to offer.

Residents and families can confidently put their trust in The Palmettos, which is the only Bluffton area community owned and operated by National HealthCare Corporation (NHC). NHC has been offering compassionate care and joy-filled moments to seniors since 1971. Founded by a physician, NHC provides The Palmettos and its residents access to invaluable national expertise and resources.

The Palmettos demonstrates NHC’s commitment to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living and memory care communities. Established specifically for South Carolina, The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of expertise in a personal manner that helps them feel right at home.

The personal level of care provided to each of our residents is based on an individualized assessment and the specific needs of the resident. This care may include:

Personal hygiene and grooming
Showering or bathing
Dressing and clothing selection
Socialization and activities
Medication coordination
Mobility and transferring
Continence management
Monitoring of safety

Primary Services:

Trained staff 24 hours a day
Weekly housekeeping with daily towel and linen service if needed
Transportation available for shopping, events, and doctor appointments within service area
A variety of activities planned by the Recreation Team, including educational seminars, special events, parties and outings
Resident-sponsored clubs for a variety of interests
Social and educational programs for families
24-hour alert call pendants
Weekly housekeeping and laundry
On-site Spa/Salon
Restaurant quality dining
Common areas and special rooms for special events
Game Room, Library and Resource Center
Beautifully landscaped courtyards
Full schedule of daily activities
Internet, cable and local phone service included
Month to Month Rentals

The Palmettos Village Memory Care provides for the unique needs of our memory-impaired residents while offering a safe and secure place to call home. Palmettos Village allows residents to receive specialized assistance that enables them to maintain their quality of life. Our open floor plan and secure, private courtyard allows them as much independence as possible. Our personalized approach to each resident’s care ensures that he or she feels entirely comfortable and at home in a protected environment.

Guided by the memory care coordinator, the Palmettos Village staff is specifically educated in dementia and Alzheimer’s programming and leads and assists the residents in structured, individualized daily activities. Programming thoughtfully guided by our caregivers will center on meaningful and useful activities that are rewarding and successful for each resident.

Our goal is to create pleasure, maintain dignity, provide meaningful tasks, restore roles, and enable friendships. It is important to emphasize individual strengths and to promote self-esteem. Our families are an integral part of the care process, providing a partnership in caring for their loved ones.

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