Colleton Courtyard Assisted sat at 210 Academy Rd in Walterboro, South Carolina, where it offered a laid-back, Southern lifestyle for seniors and folks liked seeing the rescue dog Genie around the place and sometimes out in the courtyard, where residents could also watch dogs dig holes if they wanted. This family owned and operated place ran under the care of the owners and their son, making it feel neighborly, and even though it had 44 licensed beds as a Community Residential Care Facility, it felt smaller and home-like, which some people liked. Staff stayed available 24 hours a day to help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, moving from bed to wheelchair, and keeping an eye on insulin for diabetes care; a licensed nurse was always on-call. For safety and comfort, apartment units were designed for seniors, with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, washers and dryers in some, shared rooms for those who wanted them, and two-bedroom apartments. The rooms came fully furnished, had air-conditioning, cable TV, internet, and phones, and some even had balconies.
Meals came homemade three times a day, and Colleton Courtyard Assisted took care of special diets if requested, making life a little simpler; nobody had to worry about cooking or cleaning, with the laundry, housekeeper, and linen services all provided, and maintenance covered too. Seniors with mobility needs had features like non-slip flooring, handrails, and common indoor areas for gathering, which made moving around safer, and there were active fall prevention plans in place. Folks enjoyed arts and crafts, movie nights, music programs, table games, family gatherings, and physical activity options tailored to their abilities; some liked walking the landscaped trails or sitting out in the garden areas, while others used the hot tub or sauna, and there was always a traveling barber or stylist coming by to help keep everyone groomed. For health needs, residents received help with medication, monitoring blood sugar for diabetes, care for high blood pressure, incontinence, Parkinson's, and regular health screenings. The care team helped with manual feeding when needed, occupational therapy, counseling, and supported those with special diets or low mobility aids. Community transport made sure everyone got to doctor appointments, stores, and local churches.
Colleton Courtyard Assisted did focus on giving folks enough freedom to feel independent, while always having help close by for anything they couldn't do alone. There were activities both onsite and offsite like devotionals, music therapy, pet therapy, fitness programs, social nights, crafts, and regular programs to keep minds and bodies active; the library and reading section gave a quiet retreat, while the beauty salon offered a bit of pampering. Folks here enjoyed a real sense of community, and the staff and owners alike worked to give personalized care-whether that meant supporting families, helping a resident with moving, or making sure everyone felt at home, even the pets. Basic utilities came included, and the apartments, common areas, dining hall, and outdoor spaces aimed to make life safe and pleasant. Colleton Courtyard Assisted gave long-term care for seniors who needed daily assistance, but it didn't accept Medicare unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so families often arranged private payment. Now, though, Colleton Courtyard Assisted has closed its doors for good and doesn't take new residents, but folks around Walterboro still remember it as a warm, family-run spot where people could age in a place that felt like home.
