Carlyle Senior Care of Fork, LLC sits at 1727 Buck Swamp Rd in Fork, South Carolina, and serves about 101 residents most days, running a skilled nursing facility with 111 certified beds and a focus on several types of senior care. The building is old and some say it needs an update, but you'll find care services ranging from independent and assisted living to memory care, skilled nursing, home care, hospice, home health, and adult care home options, which means people with many needs can live here and get help. There's round-the-clock supervision, with nurses and staff always on-site, and you get things like a 24-hour call system, security, and measures in place to prevent residents from wandering or getting lost, which could be important for some families. The team includes staff like LPN Edna Watts, Director of Operations Shiloy Barry, Vice President/CFO Braxton Barnette, and Administrator John Moore, but the total number of employees is quite small, just 2 to 10, so nurses often feel stretched and overworked, and it's sometimes hard to get through to staff on the phone or voicemail.
Inside, residents get two-bedroom apartments or shared rooms, most fully furnished, and there are kitchenettes, private bathrooms, air-conditioning, phone, cable TV, and internet. There are arts and activity rooms, game rooms, a fitness space, walking paths, gardens, and a library for anyone who wants to stay busy or go outside for fresh air. Residents get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication, and moving around, along with specialized services for people managing diabetes, needing counseling, or wanting nutritional advice. Transportation to appointments comes with the care, and support and referrals are offered so families can find outside resources when needed. They also provide home care, so seniors can get help inside their own houses, and home health for things like recovering after illness or surgery, plus hospice care for end-of-life needs.
Memory care is available for people living with Alzheimer's or memory loss, and the staff aim to give safe and controlled environments for extra peace of mind. There's a daily activities schedule, and the community sometimes joins in events from the area. The average nurse puts in 3.55 hours per resident per day, which is less than the state average of 3.8, but the facility has a slightly lower nurse turnover rate than most places in the state, at 45.8%. Carlyle Senior Care accepts Medicaid and Medicare, and has short-term skilled rehabilitation services for those coming from the hospital.
The facility's been cited in health inspections for things like issues with infection prevention and dietary standards; they've received a deficiency, F0880, for infection control, and have had problems making sure call buttons are always easy for residents to reach or use. Staff shortages are reported, and some nurses work long hours. Reviews describe poor communication, with staff sometimes hard to reach by phone, which can frustrate families.
Next to the building there are other nearby healthcare services, like the Helping Hands Clinic and Mullins Discount Drug, and, if you walk down the road, you'll see Everbee Baptist Church and places like KFC for a meal. Carlyle Senior Care is part of the South Carolina Home Care Association and operates as a for-profit limited liability company, with its main offices in Fork, South Carolina. The community's health inspections are above average, though staffing measures run below average and quality ratings remain much below average. The place welcomes seniors looking for different services, whether for long-term care, short-term rehab, or help with daily life and medication, and keeps to a healthcare-focused approach to senior living.
