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Watercrest Columbia

Watercrest Columbia is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, SC.

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  • Interior

    A stylish, modern living room with a fireplace and large windows.

  • Outdoors

    A luxurious modern building with a swimming pool and outdoor seating under a sunny sky.

  • Decor

    A stylish bedroom with a patterned comforter, framed artwork, and modern bedside lamps.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a ceiling fan, bookshelf, and French doors leading outside.

  • Building

    Outdoor patio and swimming pool area with chairs and umbrellas next to a residential building.

  • Architecture

    A modern lobby with a central circular table adorned with flowers, surrounded by elegant seating areas.

  • Bedroom

    A bedroom featuring a blue-themed decor, with a framed artwork on the wall and an open doorway leading to another room.

  • Trees

    A modern indoor area with a tree, seating, and umbrellas, resembling a commercial or communal space.

  • Windows

    A grand piano positioned in a well-lit room with large windows and elegant curtains.

  • Dining

    A modern kitchen and dining area with wood cabinets, pendant lighting, and granite countertops.

  • Lighting

    A modern hair salon interior with stylish chairs and mirrors.

  • Artwork

    A modern lobby featuring a spacious reception area with elegant furniture and artwork.

  • Seating Area

    Luxurious indoor atrium featuring a large tree, elegant seating area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by natural light.

  • Floor Plan

    An architectural floor plan of an apartment layout.

1951 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29223

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

4.6 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of Watercrest Columbia

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Memory care is a mixed picture

Memory care experience varies, with both strong praise and serious concerns showing up in reviews.

Some families describe the memory care team as patient and kind, saying their loved one’s needs were supported through the later stages of life with only limited exceptions. Other reviewers raise concerns about memory care staffing stability and medical consistency, including medication handling and resident safety in rooms.

common 26 reviews mention this

Caring, friendly staff stands out

Residents and families consistently describe staff as friendly, caring, and responsive to concerns.

Across reviews, people highlight warm welcome, positive day-to-day interactions, and communication when questions come up. Several residents and family members also praise specific staff members or roles as supportive and accommodating, and multiple reviewers mention the facility staff as part of what makes the community feel clean and well cared for.

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Dining earns frequent praise

Food quality and service in the dining room are regularly praised by families.

Multiple reviews describe meals as excellent or very good, and a few families specifically call out dining room service as a plus. Others mention the chef preparing meals, and several reviewers tie the dining experience to overall satisfaction with day-to-day life.

  • A modern kitchen and dining area with wood cabinets, pendant lighting, and granite countertops.
  • A modern dining room featuring a large round table surrounded by upholstered chairs, with elegant curtains and a decorative chandelier overhead.
  • A modern dining area featuring a wooden table with bar stools, wall art, and stylish home decor in an open space.
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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are portrayed as staying active through scheduled activities and community events.

Reviews mention community-sponsored programming and resident engagement, including specific events like music and outings. A reviewer also calls out the activity leadership as a standout, while another mentions that some advertised activity offerings can be inconsistent.

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Clean spaces are a frequent win

Many reviewers say the building and rooms are kept clean and well maintained.

A recurring theme is cleanliness, including common areas, hallways, rooms, and even bathing areas. While there is at least one negative comment about room cleaning service, the majority of reviews describe a facility that feels new, fresh, and carefully kept.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Turnover and medical inconsistency worry families

Some families report high staff turnover and concerns about medication or medical service consistency.

Several negative reviews connect dissatisfaction to staffing stability, including frequent changes in nursing leadership. Others describe inconsistent delivery of important medical services, with concerns raised about medications and the availability of help when residents need assistance.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Columbia Metropolitan (18 miles away) Columbia Metropolitan (18 miles away)
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Preventative health screenings Preventative health screenings
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Columbia, South Carolina offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities suitable for senior living. With numerous dining options such as Little Caesars Pizza, McDonald's, and San Jose Mexican Restaurant within close proximity, residents can easily enjoy a variety of culinary experiences. Additionally, there are several pharmacies nearby including Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy for easy access to necessary medications. For healthcare needs, there are reputable physicians like Sandhills Rheumatology and Palmetto Family Medicine nearby. The community also has places of worship such as Restoration Life Ministries and Sandhills Community Church for spiritual support. Nearby parks like Lake Carolina Properties Harborside Village Green provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. Overall, this area offers a comfortable and convenient living environment for seniors with easily accessible amenities and services.

Restaurants

  • Little Caesars Pizza (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.4 miles)
  • San Jose Mexican Restaurant (0.6 miles)
  • Beef O'Brady's (0.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.5 miles)
  • Zaxby's (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Octapharma Plasma (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Sandhills Rheumatology (0.6 miles)
  • Palmetto Family Medicine (0.8 miles)
  • Palmetto Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic Pa (1.1 miles)
  • Rice Creek Family Medicine (1.1 miles)
  • Sandhills Pediatrics Northeast (1.5 miles)
  • Columbia Eye Clinic Pa (1.5 miles)
  • Columbia Eye Clinic PA (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • The Human Bean Columbia, Summit Parkway (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Lighthouse Cafe & Stuff (2.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Restoration Life Ministries (1.7 miles)
  • Sandhills Community Church (1.8 miles)
  • Spring Valley Baptist Church (2.5 miles)
  • Radiant Life Church (3.1 miles)
  • Village Church (3.7 miles)
  • Grace Life Church (3.7 miles)
  • Trinity United Methodist Child Cr (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • U HS Pruitt (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Carolina Properties Harborside Village Green (2.8 miles)
  • Doko Meadows Park (6.3 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (5.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8 (6 miles)

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