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Greenville Glen in Greenville, SC

Greenville Glen is an assisted living community in Greenville, SC.

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1101 Garlington Road, Greenville, SC 29615

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3.9 from 33 reviews
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Greenville Glen Costs & Pricing

At Greenville Glen, the monthly costs for accommodations are notably competitive when compared to both Greenville County and the broader South Carolina region. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $2,695, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,157 and the state average of $3,243. Similarly, for those considering a studio option, Greenville Glen offers a rate of $3,250 - again more economical than the county's average of $3,952 and the state's average of $3,649. These pricing advantages highlight Greenville Glen's commitment to providing quality living arrangements at an accessible cost within the local community.

Floor plansGreenville GlenGreenville CountySouth Carolina
Semi-Private$2,695$3,157$3,243
Studio$3,250$3,952$3,649

Overall Review of Greenville Glen

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Restaurant-style dining gets praise

Dining quality stands out, with residents describing meals they genuinely enjoyed.

Several residents mention the dining room and the overall food experience as a strong point. One resident singled out the food service staff, while others said meals were enjoyable or that they liked the food. The community also offers restaurant-style dining along with multiple diet options, including low/no sodium and gluten-free.

  • A cozy dining room with elegantly set tables, chandeliers, and tasteful decor.
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Staff care and responsiveness

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, helpful, and responsive.

Across many reviews, families describe the staff as caring and attentive, including nurses, aides, managers, and the activities and kitchen teams. Multiple reviewers also mention the director being available, helpful with transitions, or personally involved when families needed support. Even where reviews are mixed, the day-to-day team is often described positively, though administrative communication is a recurring concern in a few cases.

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Activities keep residents engaged

A steady mix of activities and outings keeps residents involved.

Residents and families frequently mention the activity program, describing it as engaging and tailored to residents when possible. Reviews cite scheduled group activities like bingo and exercises, plus outings such as trips, restaurant outings, and bus rides. A few reviews are less positive about holiday or engagement details, but the overall pattern is that activities are a meaningful part of daily life.

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Pricing is often described as fair

Many families feel the cost is reasonable for assisted living.

Several reviews frame Greenville Glen as affordable or a fair value, sometimes selecting the community because of location and cost. At the same time, at least a couple of reviewers say it was too expensive for them or note value concerns. The community’s pricing for studio units falls well below county and state benchmarks in the listed ranges.

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Small, clean, home-like feel

Reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness and a home-like atmosphere.

Many reviewers describe the facility as clean, well maintained, and recently refreshed, often also mentioning a smaller, more intimate size. Families frequently refer to comfortable, spacious rooms and a bright, home-like feel. A smaller set of comments describe sensory negatives like a rundown condition, lingering smell, or a less cheerful nursing-home feel.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Some concerns with noise and communication

A recurring mix of complaints includes noise, organization issues, and weak communication at times.

Some reviews describe operational problems such as instability in administration, lack of clear communication, and insufficient planning during a health event. Others mention noise at night from staff gatherings, as well as a rundown feel in certain areas. There are also reviews that describe changes over time as negative, including concerns about medication costs and follow-through on promises.

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Features

Housing

  • 51 resident community capacity 51 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

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 off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • 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
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Greenville-Spartanburg (4 miles away) Greenville-Spartanburg (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 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
  • Companion care Companion care
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Psychiatric care Psychiatric care
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Greenville, South Carolina offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for convenience and comfort. With a range of dining options such as California Dreaming, Taco Bell, and Sofrito Restaurant & Bar within close proximity, residents can enjoy a diverse selection of meals. In terms of healthcare, there are several pharmacies including CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens nearby, as well as reputable physicians like Spectrum Lasik and Riverside Family Practice. For recreational activities, parks like Gary L. Pittman Memorial Park provide green spaces for relaxation. Additionally, the Regal Hollywood & RPX theater offers entertainment options. The presence of hospitals like Spartanburg Regional and Village Hospital ensure easy access to medical care when needed. Overall, this area boasts a balance of amenities that can enhance the quality of life for seniors considering this location for their retirement years.

Restaurants

  • California Dreaming (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.7 miles)
  • Sofrito Restaurant & Bar (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Bruster's Ice Cream (2.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Upstate Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Medscripts Medical Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Spectrum Lasik (1.1 miles)
  • Balanced Solution Medicine (1.5 miles)
  • Balanced Solutions NATURAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (1.6 miles)
  • Riverside Family Practice (1.9 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Cypress - Maxwell Pointe-Carter S Meg MD (2 miles)
  • University Medical Group (2.1 miles)
  • Greenville Vein & Aesthetics Center (2.2 miles)

Parks

  • Gary L. Pittman Memorial Park (1.5 miles)
  • East Riverside Park (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hollywood & RPX - Greenville (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Spartanburg Regional (2.6 miles)
  • Surgery Center At Pelham (2.6 miles)
  • Village Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Greenville OB/GYN Associates (3.2 miles)
  • Patewood Medical Campus (3.4 miles)
  • Patewood Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • Greenville Hospital System (3.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church (3.2 miles)
  • Brushy Creek Baptist Church (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse A (3.8 miles)
  • Baggage Claim (3.9 miles)
  • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) (3.9 miles)
  • Escape Lounges (3.9 miles)
  • Concourse B (4 miles)
  • TSA Pre (4 miles)

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