Vanguard Residential Services I in Manning, SC

Vanguard Residential Services I is an assisted living community in Manning, SC.

Information last verified: May 19, 2026

100 East Hospital Street, Manning, SC 29102

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

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Overall Review of Vanguard Residential Services I

caveat 26 reviews mention this

Wait times draw heavy complaints

Many reviewers say they waited for hours before being seen.

A recurring issue in the reviews is long waits in the emergency setting, with multiple people describing being in the waiting room for extended periods before a provider saw them. Several reviewers also mention being kept there while symptoms continued or while they expected faster attention. A smaller number of reviews describe the wait as appropriate due to being busy, but even those often focus on how long the overall visit took.

caveat 23 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness is inconsistent

Some reviewers describe rude or dismissive staff interactions.

While some reviews include positive experiences with nurses, reception, or doctors, others report being treated with rudeness, snark, or dismissal. Several reviewers also mention difficulty getting answers, feeling ignored about symptoms, or feeling like they were not taken seriously. There are also reviews that call out staff not providing enough reassurance or care during long waits, even when visitors raised concerns.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication and billing raise concern

A couple of reviewers report surprises after care.

Some reviewers describe financial or consent-related confusion after treatment, including receiving an additional bill for a test they say was not discussed ahead of time. Another reviewer raises concerns about privacy after being shown to a room with a visible security camera during care. These accounts focus less on the medical outcome and more on how the experience was handled and communicated.

common 10 reviews mention this

Friendly, caring staff appears in reviews

Several reviewers describe staff as attentive and kind.

Alongside the complaints, a noticeable set of reviews says staff were helpful and professional, including reception and clinical teams. Some describe specific moments like clear explanations, thoroughness, or making them feel comfortable. When reviews are positive, they tend to point to interpersonal care and bedside manner rather than to the timing of the visit.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Board and Care Home

Amenities

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

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Cypress Center (0.1 miles)
Sup-Rx Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Summerton Drugs (9.8 miles)
Greeleyville Pharmacy (14.6 miles)
Sup Rx Pharmacy (15.9 miles)

Physicians

Palmetto Women's Health Care PA (0.1 miles)
Patterson Jocie Lakeside Orthopaedic Center (0.1 miles)
Palmetto Women's Healthcare PA (0.2 miles)
Clarendon Cardiovascular Associates (0.2 miles)
Palmetto Primary Care (0.2 miles)
Clarendon Pediatric Associates (0.3 miles)
Hopehealth (0.3 miles)

Hospitals

Clarendon Memorial Hospital (0.2 miles)
Clarendon Health System (0.6 miles)

Restaurants

Sandwiche Castle (0.2 miles)
The Kitchen (0.4 miles)
Sugar and Spice Fairy (0.6 miles)
Sub Station II (0.7 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (1.2 miles)
Pizza Hut (1.2 miles)
McDonald's (1.3 miles)

Transportation

U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.4 miles)
U-Haul (0.7 miles)
Precision Air (6.7 miles)
U-Haul (16.1 miles)

Places of Worship

Church of Christ (0.5 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (0.7 miles)
Manning United Methodist Church (0.7 miles)
Trinity Ame Parsonage (0.7 miles)
Manning Maranatha Seventh Day (0.8 miles)
Emmanuel Baptist Church (1.7 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (1.8 miles)

Parks

Clarendon County Recreation (1.9 miles)
Memorial Stadium (17.2 miles)
Jenkins Center (17.7 miles)

Cafes

Bt Variety Store & Cafe (17.7 miles)

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