Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living sits in Summerville, South Carolina, in a quiet country setting near Central Avenue, and the place offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so someone can move in when they're still able and stay as their needs change over time, all while being looked after by a live-in management team that's around 24/7 for any emergencies or questions, which helps make it feel safe and homey. The apartments come in over 50 different floor plans-studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options-all with kitchenettes, large bathrooms, emergency pull cords that go straight to management, climate controls, and choices for furnished or unfurnished, so folks can settle in the way they like, and there's space from 382 to 1,056 square feet depending on what fits best, whether it's cozy and private or a little room to share with a roommate or keep as a spare.
The monthly rent starts at $3,190 and covers a lot, like three chef-prepared meals every day in a restaurant-style dining hall, weekly housekeeping, linens, basic cable, groundskeeping, pest control, and local transportation for doctor visits, errands, and outings, and there's plenty of parking for residents and guests, plus the building is secure with controlled access and personal medical alert systems as well as regular wellness checks. Staff-including two managers who live on site, chefs, activity folks, and housekeeping-have a solid reputation for being friendly, patient, and good at what they do, and the managers hold monthly meetings with residents so everyone can share opinions and see what's happening, and they hand out the notes after so no one's left behind.
The grounds have enclosed outdoor areas, gardens, water features, walking trails, and views of horses that graze on nearby land, which gives the place a calm feeling, and the inside amenities cover all the basics with lounges, a movie theater, a library, a communal kitchen, a coffee shop, mailboxes, laundry, a computer room, and game rooms. For personal help, caregivers can manage medication, assist with activities of daily living, and provide therapy like physical, occupational, or speech therapy, and there are extra services on hand, including in-home health care, psychiatric care, podiatry, legal and financial help, and even pet visits for those who want a furry friend.
Meals are handmade daily and planned for nutrition, and the activities calendar is full of things like fitness and wellness programs, group exercises, art and studio classes, live entertainment, card games, and organized trips in the area, plus special enrichment programs for travel where residents can visit over 70 other independent living communities around the country at no charge, including guest stays with meals, activities, and use of all facilities included, which lets people see family or tourist spots as they wish. Care services are personalized to match what each resident needs, whether it's more independence or memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, and the whole place is designed to be welcoming with staff who pay attention to comfort, safety, and treating everyone with respect, so both the apartments and shared spaces feel like home. Housekeeping and maintenance are always being kept up, and the building almost always feels clean and well looked after, with a good sense of community shown by the way residents get to help make decisions and by the relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
