Dowdy's Community Care Home 2

4609 Arlington Street, Columbia, SC 29203

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living Board and Care Home

Features

Housing

  • 9 resident community capacity 9 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Dowdy's Community Care Home 2, nestled in the vibrant city of Columbia, SC, offers a warm and inviting environment for seniors seeking assisted living options. This charming board and care home is designed to provide personalized support while promoting independence and comfort.

Residents at Dowdy's can enjoy a range of convenient amenities, including a welcoming dining room where nutritious meals are served, a fully furnished living space that feels like home, and beautiful outdoor gardens perfect for relaxation. The community also features essential services such as housekeeping, move-in coordination for seamless transitions, Wi-Fi and high-speed internet access for staying connected, and dedicated telephone services.

At Dowdy's Community Care Home 2, residents receive compassionate assistance with daily activities tailored to individual needs. Support is available for bathing, dressing, and transfers to ensure each resident’s comfort and dignity. The community places great emphasis on health management through coordinated care with healthcare providers, medication management, diabetes diet support, meal preparation accommodating special dietary restrictions, and transportation arrangements for medical appointments.

Engagement is encouraged through scheduled daily activities that keep residents active and socially connected. With the nearby resources of 5 cafes for casual outings, 4 local parks for leisurely strolls or picnics, 13 pharmacies within reach for convenience in medications, 40 physicians available nearby for health concerns, as well as numerous restaurants and places of worship—Dowdy's Community Care Home integrates community life with quality care.

Whether it's enjoying communal meals or participating in enriching activities in a serene setting surrounded by nature’s beauty—a life at Dowdy's Community Care Home 2 promises both engagement and comfort in the golden years.

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Columbia, South Carolina, offers convenient access to various essential amenities and services that may be beneficial for seniors. With multiple physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals within a short distance, residents can easily access healthcare facilities when needed. Additionally, there are cozy cafes like Starbucks and local restaurants such as Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits for dining options. The nearby parks like Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this area seems to offer a combination of medical services, dining options, and recreational activities that could cater well to seniors looking for a comfortable living environment in Columbia.

Physicians

  • Sterling Sharpe Pediatric Center (0.1 miles)
  • Prisma Health Neurology - Richland (1.3 miles)
  • Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine Center (1.4 miles)
  • USC School Of Medicine Specialty Clinics (1.4 miles)
  • Palmetto Health USC - Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (1.4 miles)
  • Carolina Allergy & Asthma Consultants (1.4 miles)
  • Palmetto Health Neurology (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Finklin Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Palmeto Senior Care: John D Marsh (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Hawthorne Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Judy, Andrea (2.9 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Park St (3.4 miles)
  • Drip (3.5 miles)
  • The Corner Blend (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (2.4 miles)
  • Transmission Arcade (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.9 miles)
  • Cantina 76 on Main (3 miles)
  • Bourbon (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sleep Med (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park (2.9 miles)
  • Saluda Riverwalk (3.3 miles)
  • West Columbia Riverwalk (3.7 miles)
  • Hollywood Park (4.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (3.7 miles)
  • St Joseph's Catholic Church (4.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8 (4.5 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

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