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Florence Place in Florence, SC

Florence Place is an assisted living and memory care community in Florence, SC.

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Florence Place in Florence, SC

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and warm lighting.

  • Outdoors

    A serene garden with a winding pathway surrounded by lush greenery and benches, adjacent to a residential building.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and decor.

  • Living Room

    A modern living room and dining area with elegant furniture and decor.

  • Building

    A sunny day view of a residential building with a large tree in front.

  • Architecture

    A sunny view of a building with white walls, surrounded by green trees and a clear blue sky.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy and well-decorated bedroom featuring a large bed, armchairs, and warm lighting.

  • Trees

    A charming hotel exterior with a green roof and surrounding trees.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom featuring a large bed with decorative pillows, a wooden floor, and natural light streaming in through a window.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Landscaping

    A white two-story building with a large tree in front and a green awning.

  • Lighting

    Elegant dining area with arranged tables and modern lighting.

  • Garden

    A serene garden with a winding pathway and benches surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a TV area.

1938 Mountain Laurel Ct, Florence, SC 29505

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

4.3 from 76 reviews
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Florence Place Costs & Pricing

Florence Place offers competitive monthly costs for various room types compared to both Florence County and the broader South Carolina area. For a semi-private room, residents pay $2,036, which is significantly more affordable than the county average of $2,661 and the state average of $3,243. Similarly, those opting for a studio will find Florence Place's rate of $2,888 to be advantageous when juxtaposed with the county's $3,256 and South Carolina's statewide average of $3,649. This positioning not only highlights Florence Place as a cost-effective choice but also underscores its commitment to providing quality accommodations for individuals seeking supportive living environments.

Floor plansFlorence PlaceFlorence CountySouth Carolina
Semi-Private$2,036$2,661$3,243
Studio$2,888$3,256$3,649

Overall Review of Florence Place

common 18 reviews mention this

Friendly staff and welcoming feel

Residents and families consistently describe the staff as friendly, attentive, and welcoming.

A recurring theme in the reviews is how approachable the staff feels day to day. Many residents and family members describe caregivers treating them warmly, communicating well during stressful transitions, and making people feel at ease in the community. Several reviewers also note that staff help with day-to-day needs and respond when family members have questions or concerns.

common 12 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept facilities

Many reviews call out the facility as clean and well maintained.

Cleanliness shows up often in resident and family feedback, with multiple reviewers describing the building and common areas as clean. A few comments add detail, like the community not smelling like a nursing home or rooms being kept in good condition. While some reviews criticize the condition or upkeep, the overall pattern in feedback is that residents experience a tidy, maintained environment.

common 10 reviews mention this

Dining gets both strong praise

Dining is a clear focus in reviews, with frequent positive comments about meals.

Several reviews highlight the dining experience, mentioning good food, menus they liked, and meals that felt well prepared. For families who cared about what their loved one would actually eat, dining quality and service come up as a deciding factor. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews express dissatisfaction with food quality and timing, so dining seems more mixed depending on the resident’s experience.

  • Elegant dining area with arranged tables and modern lighting.
  • A cozy dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A modern living room and dining area with elegant furniture and decor.
common 8 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews frequently mention activities and outings that help residents stay engaged.

Many reviewers describe an active schedule, including group activities and community events, and say their loved ones stayed involved. Others add examples like games, crafts, music programs, church or devotional opportunities, and trips or outings. One review also raises that there can be limited activities for certain groups, which suggests activity variety may not feel the same for everyone.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Memory care and security

Residents describe a secure memory care area with staff interaction.

A few reviews specifically reference memory care being located toward the back and described as secure. Those same comments mention staff engagement with residents, including interaction and playing games. This aligns with the community offering memory care programming and care services aimed at cognitive impairment.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Value and pricing vary by fit

Some families feel the pricing delivers good value, while others question room size or ongoing costs.

A recurring point in the feedback is affordability and value, with multiple reviewers calling the community reasonable or noting it cost less than another option. Some comments, however, criticize factors like unit size and an older or less serene environment, and at least one review suggests the community can feel like it is priced cheaply for a reason. As a result, pricing seems to match well for some families, but others say the tradeoffs were not worth it.

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

Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Florence Regional (3 miles away) Florence Regional (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Florence, South Carolina, offers a convenient and well-equipped area for senior living. With a variety of medical facilities such as Carolinas Dermatology Group, Carolinas Hospital System, and MUSC Health - Infectious Diseases nearby, seniors can easily access healthcare services. There are also several pharmacies like CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens in close proximity for medication needs. In terms of dining options, there are popular restaurants like Zapatas Grill Mexican Restaurant and Ruby Tuesday within walking distance. Additionally, recreational opportunities are available with parks like Lucas Park and Timrod Park nearby for outdoor activities. Overall, this area provides a comfortable and accessible environment for seniors looking to settle in Florence.

Physicians

  • Carolinas Dermatology Group (0 miles)
  • Carolinas Internal Medicine (0.2 miles)
  • Pee Dee Pathology Associates (0.2 miles)
  • Teamhealth Florence (0.2 miles)
  • Carolinas Medical Alliance (0.2 miles)
  • Carolinas Endocrinology (0.2 miles)
  • MUSC Health - Infectious Diseases (0.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Lowcountry Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Pharmacy Express (2.5 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (3.1 miles)
  • Nobles, Meredith Hopehealth (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.1 miles)
  • Bean Bar (4.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Zapatas Grill Mexican Restaurant (0.1 miles)
  • Ruby Tuesday (0.3 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.7 miles)
  • Cookout (0.7 miles)
  • Zaxby's (0.8 miles)
  • Sakurajapan (1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Carolinas Hospital System (0.2 miles)
  • Regency Hospital (2.2 miles)
  • Regency Hospital Of Florence (2.2 miles)
  • Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital (2.2 miles)
  • Emergency Department, McLeod Children s Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • McLeod Regional Medical Center (2.8 miles)
  • Palmetto Pee Dee Behavioral Health (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Julia 4 Cinema (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • Lucas Park (2 miles)
  • Timrod Park (2.1 miles)
  • Florence Veterans Park (3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Highland Park United Methodist Church (2.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (2.9 miles)

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