The Carolinian, connected with the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, offers a faith-based senior retirement community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays, so you'll see folks with many different needs living there. The building includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with choices like single-room units or bigger spaces that have fully equipped kitchens, telephones, emergency alert systems, and individual climate controls, and some apartments open to patios or balconies. Residents can use daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and in-house religious services.
The large community dining room serves restaurant-style meals, and they do pay attention to special diets like low sodium or no sugar meals for those with diabetes or other health concerns, and guests can eat with residents if they want. There are outdoor patios, garden spaces, scenic walking paths, and spots to barbecue, plus places for group activities, arts and crafts, movie nights, and a cozy library. The Carolinian offers daily activities and encourages folks to join in, with resident-run events for those who enjoy leading or sharing hobbies.
Caregivers are there around the clock to give help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily needs, and the emergency alert system gets monitored day and night. The staff consists of healthcare professionals, including help with rehabilitation, incontinence care, diabetic support, and there are specialized dental practitioners on-site. They've got wheelchair access and make sure non-ambulatory residents and those with memory needs get safe, skilled care, with a call system in place for quick help.
Residents and visitors can park on-site, and group transportation takes folks on scheduled outings. The community tries to be social and supportive, encourages independence, and lets everyone participate in group meals, religious events, or simply enjoy the gardens and walking areas if they want quiet time. The Carolinian has a website for more information, offers printed directions for visitors, and supports members with a login option, but there are no details about branded services or unique program names.
