Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken sits at 123 Dupont Dr., NW in Aiken, SC, and is owned by a for-profit limited liability company, not set up as a Continuing Care Retirement Community by itself, but sitting within one, which means that folks around here can move between types of care as their needs change, so there's independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and even more help with daily tasks. There are private and semi-private rooms where residents are encouraged to add their own decorations to make it feel more like home, with things like a private bathroom, cable TV, kitchenette, telephone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, furnished rooms, and simple amenities for comfort. The place has a dining room with restaurant-style dining; there's a professional chef, meals prepared three times a day, snack breaks, and options for allergies or diabetes, so everyone can find something they'll eat, according to their care plans set up by registered dietitians, plus they do allow for all-day dining if the schedule needs to be flexible.
The community offers daily scheduled activities along with events that residents run themselves, and there's always at least something going on-from arts or music programs in the art room to movies in the theater, or just sitting outside in the garden, reading a book from the library, or playing games with friends, and for those that want religious services or beauty and barber shop time, those are easy to arrange too. For anyone who wants or needs extra help, the staff provides assistance with everyday things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and moving around, and that's done with attention to each person's own schedule and preferences, along with 12 to 16 hours of on-site nursing, a 24-hour call system, round-the-clock supervision, and pharmacy support with pharmacist reviews to keep care up to date.
There's short-term and long-term care, including skilled rehabilitation for people who've had surgery or hospital stays, for both physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus restorative care to help people regain or keep their physical abilities. Residents get help with daily needs and also have access to community services like transportation, cleaning, laundry, and even dry cleaning, along with family and caregiver support, and care plans involve the resident and their family as much as possible. They take Medicaid and Medicare, so that can help manage costs, and there's always a focus on safety, health, and a warm sense of belonging, whether someone needs just a bit of help, more regular nursing, or full support with medical needs or memory care, and the staff does their best to make things comfortable, provide activities, keep up a home-like setting, and support each person's quality of life.
