2409 Fork Shoals Road, Piedmont, SC 29673
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Overall Review of Gregory's Community Care 6 Howell House
Pros
They hope it's good.- They are hopeful today.
- They look forward to the fishing tournament starting tomorrow.
- They are optimistic that it will be done today.
Cons
The reviewer calls the place horrible and wonders why it remains open.- The property is in awful shape, with grass constantly overgrown to the point where the buildings are barely visible.
- The compound is described as not an assisted living facility but a halfway house, with residents who are constantly hungry due to lack of food.
- There are no nutritionists or dietitians to provide proper meals for residents.
- The rules for halfway houses are not followed; residents have nothing to look forward to beyond smoking and weekly meetings, effectively prison-like.
- A resident was found hungry in the middle of the night eating peanut butter from the pantry.
- CNAs were bought food for residents and were written up and terminated for it.
- The reviewer wishes they could leave negative stars and hopes the facility closes soon.
Review
This community is best suited for families who have exhausted multiple options and are prepared to assume vigilant, ongoing oversight to protect a resident. The public record around Gregory’s Community Care 6 Howell House makes clear that it is not a typical, dependable assisted living solution. When a family cannot secure a higher-quality facility or a home-health plan that provides reliable meals, supervision, and safety measures, this site might be a last-resort choice. Prospective residents should enter with their eyes wide open: the level of independence, care quality, and environmental maintenance appear inconsistent, and the risk calculus heavily favors caution over comfort.
Those considering alternatives should note that this is not a traditional assisted living setting. Reviewers describe it as a halfway house rather than a licensed ALF, with serious questions about daily nutrition, staffing, and emergency preparedness. For seniors who require dependable meals, ongoing medical oversight, or a safe, well-maintained living space, alternatives are strongly advised. Families especially mindful of nutrition, oxygen needs, and power-outage readiness will find the gaps here intolerable. In short, anyone prioritizing consistent care standards, reliable food service, and a safe physical environment should pivot to licensed facilities with transparent inspections and registered staff.
The evidence presents very few, if any, meaningful positives that offset the glaring drawbacks. While some star ratings exist, the narrative attached to them is sparse or absent, offering little reassurance beyond a few ambiguous signals of activity or engagement. What stands out across reports is not opportunity or comfort but risk: fragile infrastructure, a perceived disconnect from proper nutrition, and care practices that raise questions about whether residents are consistently supervised and adequately nourished. The limited upside suggested by scattered, non-specific praise cannot compensate for the core failures highlighted by multiple families.
The principal cons are concrete and multifaceted. Describing this site as an ALF is misleading according to reviewers who contrast it with accepted standards for elder care: persistent lack of food in the houses, no visible dietitian or nutrition program, and difficulty ensuring even basic meals. A resident with oxygen needs would face a dangerous gap in power-outage readiness, with no evident emergency outlets. The property itself appears neglected, overgrown grass and a general sense that maintenance and safety are not prioritized. Staff practices, including alleged misuse of food and terminations tied to such behavior, further erode trust in daily care and resident welfare. Taken together, these factors coalesce into a portrait of an environment that struggles to meet basic senior-living expectations.
For families weighing the decision, practical next steps are essential. Schedule in-person tours focused on dining routines, medication administration, and emergency preparedness. Request recent state inspections, licensure details, and incident reports. Speak directly with staff about meals, nutrition planning, and what happens if power is interrupted. Talk to current residents and their families about day-to-day life, including social activities, supervision levels, and safety protocols. Verify the facility’s backup power, oxygen support capabilities, and whether a licensed dietitian is involved in meal planning. Keep a sharp eye on maintenance, exterior upkeep, common-area cleanliness, and the condition of living spaces.
In the end, the balance clearly tilts toward seeking alternatives. If reliability, nutrition, and safety are non-negotiable factors, other licensed assisted living facilities, or a robust home-health plan, are far preferable. This site’s documented concerns about care quality, food availability, and emergency-readiness create an unacceptable risk profile for most aging adults. When a move is necessary, aim for facilities with transparent licensing, verifiable staffing ratios, regular inspections, and demonstrable food-service standards. Until those fundamentals are met, exercise caution, rely on objective inspections, and prioritize options with consistently positive, documented outcomes for resident well-being.
10 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Greenville-Spartanburg (14 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
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