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Clemson Downs in Clemson, SC

Clemson Downs is an assisted living and memory care community in Clemson, SC.

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500 Downs Loop, Clemson, SC 29631

To contact a resident: (864) 654-1155

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 40 reviews
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Overall Review of Clemson Downs

common 9 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently helpful

Staff friendliness and responsiveness show up across many residents’ stories.

Many residents and families describe the staff as kind, helpful, and easy to work with. Several mention staff being outgoing and supportive, while others highlight staff interactions with both residents and patients. Even in reviews that weren’t the best fit, the staff is still described positively, and one family calls the personnel accommodating and personable.

common 8 reviews mention this

Food is generally well-liked

Residents often describe the meals positively, though one person found dinner unsatisfactory.

Food comes up frequently, with multiple residents calling it very good, substantial, or overall satisfying. Some describe dining as plain but still filling, and one review notes the dining area and food as fine. At the same time, at least one resident’s family member says their experience with dinner meals wasn’t what they wanted.

common 3 reviews mention this

Campus and rooms feel clean

Cleanliness is a clear point residents highlight about the community.

Several mentions focus on the property being clean and well kept. One review says the campus is very nice and well maintained, while another describes professional cleanliness in the facility. In memory care, a review specifically calls out that everything is nice and clean, reinforcing the cleanliness theme across care settings.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Activities and social programming are a frequent reason people mention Clemson Downs.

Residents and families describe ongoing activities and regular social and exercise events. One review also notes devotional services and offsite devotional activities, along with outings like taking the bus and going to concerts. Another resident mentions lockdown limiting activities during COVID, but the broader review set still points to an active day-to-day schedule.

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Memory care includes dedicated spaces

Memory care is described with a structured layout and supportive programming.

Reviews that mention memory care describe a dedicated setup, including multiple floors and clean, comfortable spaces. One person notes that residents can transition to a fuller care unit when needed, which helps explain why families consider Clemson Downs across changing needs. Memory care programming is also described, including crafts, religious services, and movie nights.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Sparks (0.8 miles)
  • Ingles Markets (1.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Equi-Tox (3.3 miles)
  • Ingles (8.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mac's Drive In (0.8 miles)
  • Habanero's Mexican Grill (1.4 miles)
  • McAlister's Deli (1.5 miles)
  • Schilletter Dining Hall (2.2 miles)
  • Tiger Town Tavern (2.5 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.5 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Clemson Neurology (0.8 miles)
  • Upstate Periodontics & Implant (1.2 miles)
  • Allergy Partners of the Upstate (1.2 miles)
  • Michael V Antworth MD (1.3 miles)
  • Family Vision (2.4 miles)
  • Anmed Health (2.6 miles)
  • Carolina Integrative Medicine (2.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Clemson Presbyterian Church (1.4 miles)
  • Fort Hill Presbyterian Church (2.5 miles)
  • St Andrews Catholic Church (2.6 miles)
  • Crosspoint Church (2.9 miles)
  • Utica Baptist Church (7.3 miles)
  • Grace Baptist Church (9.3 miles)
  • Dickson Memorial United Methodist Church (10 miles)

Cafes

  • All In Coffee Shop (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Cook Out (2.8 miles)
  • 313 Cafe (9.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Oconee County Regional Airport (CEU) (5.2 miles)
  • Pickens County Airport (LQK) (10.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Starlight - Anderson (8.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Liberty Family Care (9.4 miles)

Parks

  • South Cove County Park (9.9 miles)

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