Bishop Gadsden Life Care Retirement Community

    8000 Noble Oak Wy, Charleston, SC, 29412
    4.8 · 82 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Outstanding faith-based resort with caveat

    I live here and, overall, it's outstanding - a beautiful, resort-like, faith-based community with gorgeous apartments, immaculate grounds, an amazing chapel and music, extraordinary dining and a packed social calendar. The staff are largely professional, caring and respectful, therapists and medical support have been excellent, and I feel safe and well cared for. Accommodations and price points are varied, and it's a large, long-standing community with true family culture. Be aware there have been occasional communication and staffing problems (including some management issues), so I recommend confirming current leadership stability before committing.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.76 · 82 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.9
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.8

    Location

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    About Bishop Gadsden Life Care Retirement Community

    Bishop Gadsden Life Care Retirement Community sits on a pretty 100-acre campus, shaded by big oaks and built with Lowcountry design that gives the place a peaceful, welcoming feel, and there's a real sense of community among the residents who live in apartment homes or cottages. Folks at Bishop Gadsden can choose from different living options like independent living, assisted living at Myers Hall, skilled nursing care, and secure memory care for people who need help with Alzheimer's or dementia, so seniors can stay here as their needs change, getting more care when they need it without having to move away. The community has named areas like the Center for Health & Rehab and Gadsden Glen Concierge for skilled, memory, and short-term rehab services, and they even offer physical therapy through BG Rehab Inc and provide home support with BG At Home and The Embark Program.

    The campus has many places and activities to keep people active and social, like a clubhouse, a fitness center, outdoor gardens, a chapel for quiet reflection, and plenty of rooms for group events, planned trips, and lifelong learning programs-people often get involved in things like intergenerational sailing with school kids or join themed events and the Flower Guild behind the scenes. Residents use wellness and recreational facilities, join exercise programs, and meet up for regular activities, while the culinary team makes meals and caters to special diets, so there's no worry about cooking or cleaning up.

    When it comes to care, Bishop Gadsden covers a lot, with skilled nursing offering round-the-clock help, rehab for those bouncing back from illness or injury, and special help for wound care or neurological needs, all under one roof, plus they've got all sorts of therapy centers, including BG Therapy, and support services that help with medication, bathing, and meals. Folks who need memory support get secure living with staff trained for dementia care, and there's 24-hour help and memory-boosting activities. For those looking for independence, there are plenty of amenities, from transportation and a small library to a computer center and beauty salon, so daily life is both easy and engaging, and families know their loved ones can get what they need as life changes. The place has set a high standard for senior living by balancing healthcare and activities, and because everything's planned with aging in mind, it's easy for people to feel at home for years right here.

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