Carolina Gardens at West Columbia

Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is a resplendent assisted living community in West Columbia, South Carolina. It is within fantastic Lexington County which is part of the Palmetto State.

The Carolina Gardens at West Columbia campus hosts four separate communities for easy living. The assisted living area includes two-level villa apartments with options of large studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Our two memory care neighborhoods are secure, one-level buildings that provide options of private and semi-private apartments with private bathrooms.

All four buildings surround a beautifully landscaped shared courtyard that allows residents to enjoy the features of gardening, walking, and relaxation. We also offer an outside area for pet therapy.

At Carolina Gardens at West Columbia, our focus is supporting our residents’ independence and overall wellness.

The care that each resident receives at Carolina Gardens is unique to his or her needs. Each resident’s activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, bathing, and hygiene, are assessed upon move-in and regularly throughout their stay. We work with the resident, family members, and health practitioners to create the right plan of care for each person.

Care-related services include, but are not limited to:

• Care staff, including a licensed nurse, at facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Personal care assistance with activities of daily living
• Medication assistance and administration
• Mobility assistance
• Continence maintenance
• Weekly visits from outside physician
• On-site visits from the dentist, podiatrist, home health, and others

Along the Journey is Priority Life Care’s memory care programming. The Along the Journey program was created for our seniors with memory impairments. It’s a way to facilitate strong relationships between families and caregivers. A successful transition involves supporting the resident in their new environment and being a resource for the family.

Goals of Along the Journey:

• Create a safe and comfortable environment for residents
• Provide consistent, well-trained caregivers specific to dementia care
• Provide care based on each resident’s abilities and needs, with respect to the individual’s culture and preferences
• Achieve the highest quality of life possible through cueing and assistance
• Be a resource and provide support to families, staff, and other residents

Carolina Garden’s Life Enrichment program boasts many activities and local outings that give our residents a purpose every day. Purpose-driving activities in our community include: “Operation Bedroll,” where residents make mattresses for the homeless. Residents also create holiday cards with children’s groups for an inter-generational experience. Memory care residents participate in making dog treats for local animal shelters.

Have you heard of the Melody Makers Choir? It’s Carolina Garden’s very own musical group, which performs not only in our community, but in surrounding senior living communities as well.

In addition to regularly scheduled activities such as church services and Bible study, special cooking activities, Friday happy hour and live entertainment, we offer history and education presentations. Past presentations include how to utilize new technology, travel exhibits from the South Carolina State Museum, Civil War relics, the Five Wishes educational series, and more.

Programming at Carolina Gardens keeps us vibrant and in touch with our surrounding community. You’ll find our spirited program inspires residents to lead fulfilling and active lives.

Join us for three meals a day, plus snacks! The dining experience is a great way to meet with friends and enjoy our friendly staff. Each meal is home cooked and served in our dining room. Residents are invited to attend “Chefs Corner,” a monthly meeting to discuss the current menu. Our goal is to ensure that we provide not only what’s required but what our residents enjoy the most … a delicious and positive dining experience. Meals change every day, and we are very accommodating to individual tastes, preferences, and food allergies.