Foothills Assisted Living sits at 999 W. Union Rd., West Union, South Carolina, about 5.6 miles outside Seneca, and is associated with Foothills Manor, offering a large community setting with 76 assisted living units where people find many choices for living spaces, like studio, semi-private, companion, and one-bedroom apartments with big living rooms, private ADA-compliant bathrooms, furnished rooms, kitchenettes, and Wi-Fi, and folks get to keep their cats and dogs too if they like. The community supports people who need help with daily activities, like bathing, dressing, grooming, taking medicine, and using the bathroom, with services that include medication monitoring, continence care, and even feeding by spoon when needed, and the place welcomes people needing Alzheimer's care, dementia care, and Parkinson's care, with a secure memory unit and alert systems to help keep everyone safe. People find a home-style, community atmosphere with common areas, lounges, recreation rooms, outdoor patios, walking paths, big decks, gardens, TV rooms, and a game room, plus a movie theater, library, and exercise section where they can try fitness programs or join the resident musical group, or take part in activities and special celebrations from a full calendar of events, or attend live entertainment, and there's even a wellness/spa room, beauty salon, and barbershop on-site.
The staff stay awake 24/7, help with any needs that pop up at odd hours, and watch residents' health through routine wellness checks and regular physician assessments, all with staff trained for memory care including treating Alzheimer's, plus they're friendly, with ongoing ethics training and multilingual support. Care plans get tailored for each person, so someone may have diabetic management, active fall prevention, or help if they can't move about easily, and the community covers everything needed, like all utilities, housekeeping, linens, laundry, and concierge help, along with daily meals served restaurant-style, special menus for dietary needs, snacks, and complimentary scheduled transportation for outings or appointments-plus, short-term respite care stays if someone just needs a little support for a short time. Every apartment has a 24-hour call system for emergencies, and there's a strong focus on safety, making sure medicine gets handled carefully and everyone has quick help if something goes wrong.
Religious services take place in-house for anyone who wants them, and both staff and residents put together activities, game nights, arts programs, and offsite trips to keep things interesting and help folks build friendships, and family members stay updated through communication services. Other handy features include exercise sessions, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, parking, advocacy for veterans' benefits, and advice on finances, plus you can pay by credit card or check. Residents with memory challenges live in a secure part of the community, with outdoor areas designed so they can enjoy fresh air safely, and staff watch for any signs of wandering, always ready to help. The facility uses specialized terms and unique names for its amenities, tries to foster a tranquil and nurturing setting, and gets recognized for providing solid nutrition, a friendly environment, and programs that support both independence and daily care, with a 5.7 out of 10 average rating-the highest in the city. Licensed under South Carolina #CRC-1364, Foothills Assisted Living helps older adults live as independently as possible, while getting the support they need in a warm, comfortable setting.
