Wildewood Downs

    731 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC, 29223
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Well-kept campus, caring staff, inconsistencies

    I live here and appreciate the beautiful, well-kept campus and spacious 1,500 sq ft two-bed homes. The staff-nurses, CNAs, therapists and activities team-are caring, enthusiastic and the rehab/therapy is excellent; social programs are plentiful and fun. Dining is generally good but menu quality and variety are inconsistent. Communication, billing and management responsiveness can be a problem, and there are occasional concerns about memory-care staffing and lapses in oversight. Overall I feel safe and cared for, but I recommend families ask detailed questions up front.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 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

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • 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

    4.40 · 218 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      2.7

    Location

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    About Wildewood Downs

    Wildewood Downs sits in a gated area with big trees and three nice ponds, and you'll always find staff around who are friendly, helpful, and known for kindness, which makes the place feel warm and welcoming when you walk in. This community makes room for pets and lets residents bring their own furniture, which helps folks feel more at home right from the start. There are many different ways to live here, with options for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and even cottages, apartments, or villa homes so people can keep their routines and still have support if needs change. People who need medical help will find care for diabetes, incontinence, and mobility problems, along with healthcare aides who come to your home for non-medical care and companionship if you'd rather stay put.

    Safety comes first with a 24-hour emergency call system, so help is never far away, and trained staff look out for everyone, including those with memory problems like Alzheimer's or other dementia, who live in an area called Reflections at Wildewood Downs that's made just for them, with therapy, housing, and care designed to cut down on confusion and helps prevent wandering. Folks who want company and activity will see lots of things to do every day, from art classes and flower arranging contests to bridge, workout sessions, group walks, movies, dinner parties in the dining rooms, and church services, which helps people stay active, sharp, and connected with each other. Anyone coming out of surgery or illness has access to rehab services with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and the skilled nursing facilities provide a higher level of medical attention for those who need it for a longer time.

    Meals are cooked with care by chefs and meal planners who use good ingredients and focus on taste and nutrition, and you can pick from day-to-day casual or fine dining in comfortable dining rooms, which makes it feel more like home. Common areas, including a large clubhouse and scenic spaces, give folks lots of ways to come together, relax, or join a community event without leaving the property. Housekeeping is included every week, along with help for things like bills, transportation for doctor visits or shopping, or fixing anything from a leaky faucet to keeping the grounds tidy. Wildewood Downs has won several awards for its wellness and social programs, and the community is set up to help people keep active, keep learning, and stay social through each stage of retirement, all under one roof, so there's no need to move if care needs change. The whole place has a calm, social atmosphere where health, happiness, and independence get supported by people who know how to make life simpler and more enjoyable for seniors.

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