Southern Oaks Personal Care Home in Greenville, SC

Southern Oaks Personal Care Home is an assisted living and memory care community in Greenville, SC.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

120 Roper Mountain Rd Ext, Greenville, SC 29615

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

3.3 from 39 reviews

5 stars

15

4 stars

7

3 stars

3

2 stars

2

1 stars

12

Southern Oaks Personal Care Home Costs & Pricing

Southern Oaks Personal Care Home offers competitive monthly rates that provide an appealing option for individuals seeking assisted living in the region. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $2,600, which is notably more affordable than the average costs in Greenville County at $3,157 and the state average of $3,243. Additionally, the studio apartments at Southern Oaks are priced at $3,000, again undercutting both local and statewide rates - Greenville County's average stands at $3,952 and South Carolina's at $3,649. This pricing strategy positions Southern Oaks as an attractive choice for families prioritizing quality care while being mindful of their budget.

Floor plans	Southern Oaks Personal Care Home	Greenville County	South Carolina
Semi-Private	$2,600	$3,157	$3,243
Studio	$3,000	$3,952	$3,649

Overall Review of Southern Oaks Personal Care Home

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Friendly, caring staff stand out

Residents and families consistently describe the staff as friendly and caring.

Across reviews, people mention staff members being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and say questions were answered during visits. Several reviewers also describe genuine care from nurses and other care team members, including praise for caregivers and nurses in day-to-day interactions. A few reviews contrast that praise with problems at the administrative or supervision level, but even those comments often single out some individual staff as great.

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Clean facility gets repeated praise

Many reviewers note the community feels clean.

Cleanliness shows up often in reviews, including comments about clean common areas and clean rooms. Some reviewers also refer to the facility needing updates like newer carpets or improvements in comfort, but still describe it as generally well kept. One review mentions an initial odor concern but says they adjusted over time or improved after complaining.

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Care support is mixed in reviews

Care experience varies, with some reviewers describing delays or gaps.

Several reviewers describe getting help when needed and say nurses responded promptly for tasks like getting a loved one to the restroom and providing support. Others report serious breakdowns, such as delayed responses to call buttons, concerns about alarm handling, or frustration with how care and comfort needs were managed. The reviews overall suggest that day-to-day support may depend heavily on circumstances and staffing at the time.

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Food quality is hit-or-miss

Dining gets mixed feedback, ranging from poor to improving.

Some reviews criticize the food, describing it as not good or uneven. Other reviewers say the food can be excellent at times, or that it has improved after changes such as hiring a new cook. Overall, residents and families appear to experience dining quality differently, rather than consistently rating it one way.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews commonly mention activities and resident engagement.

Many reviewers say the community offers activities to keep residents busy, and some specifically praise the number or variety of things going on. One review also describes life-moment activities like celebrations as part of the experience. A couple of comments suggest assistance with daily support and community participation could be stronger for some residents, even when activities exist.

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Shared rooms and showers appear limiting

Some reviews point to limited privacy and shared bathing arrangements.

At least two reviews raise concerns about privacy, including comments about no private rooms and communal showers. Those same reviews also describe broader supervision and security concerns, including situations where doors or alarms did not seem to be managed as expected. Together, they suggest that privacy and oversight may be an important consideration for families evaluating the fit.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

64 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Amenities

Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Greenville-Spartanburg (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming

Dining

Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Restaurant style dining
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Activities on-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities on-site
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Oriental Medicine Associates (0 miles)
Express Pediatric Care (0.1 miles)
Smith Center (0.1 miles)
Elle Ob/Gyn (0.2 miles)
Carolina Ent PA (0.2 miles)
Rheumatology Speciality - Ana G Funariu MD (0.2 miles)
Pediatric Pulmonary (0.4 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Medscripts Medical Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

Patewood Medical Campus (0.4 miles)
Patewood Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles)
Greenville Hospital System (0.5 miles)
Prisma Health Gynecology Specialists (0.7 miles)
Greenville OB/GYN Associates (1.3 miles)
Greenville Hospital System Peds Obesity (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

The Clock Restaurant (0.5 miles)
Stax Omega Diner (0.7 miles)
Spare Time Greenville (0.8 miles)
Strossner's Bakery (0.9 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.1 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.2 miles)
Another Broken Egg Cafe (1.3 miles)

Theaters

Regal Hollywood & RPX - Greenville (1.5 miles)

Parks

Gary L. Pittman Memorial Park (1.5 miles)
Cleveland Park (4 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (1.7 miles)
Panera Bread (2.8 miles)
Starbucks (3.1 miles)
Grateful Brew (3.3 miles)
Starbucks (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

Brushy Creek Baptist Church (2.9 miles)

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