The Crossings at Wescott Plantation in Summerville, SC
The Crossings at Wescott Plantation is a senior community in Summerville, SC.
Information last verified:
5130 Wescott Blvd., Summerville, SC 29485
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.7 from 54 reviews
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Overall Review of The Crossings at Wescott Plantation
common24 reviews mention this
Staff care feels consistent
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, respectful, and helpful in everyday situations.
Across many reviews, residents and family members say the staff treat people with dignity and take time to be approachable. Several comments highlight responsiveness and professionalism, including named interactions and team improvements after leadership changes. Even among critical reviews, families often frame concerns around failures to follow through or provide adequate care, which still centers staff performance as the deciding factor.
common10 reviews mention this
Communication can be hit or miss
Several reviews mention that communication and follow-up may take too long or not happen.
Some families praise clear communication and feeling informed, including staff who are described as approachable and willing to help. Other reviews report difficulty reaching someone, with calls not returned or promises not followed through. There are also examples where residents’ needs—like a pending call device—were not met in the timeframe families expected.
common8 reviews mention this
Cleanliness gets mixed feedback
Reviews describe both a clean environment and concerns about cleanliness in specific areas.
Positive reviews call out a very clean facility and a well-kept experience. Other reviewers raise concerns ranging from housekeeping not being done as expected to reports of smells, uncleaned items, and visible sanitation problems. Several of these critiques appear alongside broader complaints about operational follow-through.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Kitchen and dining draw complaints
Dining and kitchen service receive recurring criticism in multiple reviews.
Some reviews are positive about food, but a larger set of comments criticize kitchen staff and dining service quality. Several reviewers describe rude interactions or poor food quality, including complaints about lack of service in the dining room and overall dining getting worse. For families weighing options, these dining concerns show up alongside service reliability issues.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Memory care stories are polarized
Memory care reviews range from strong praise to serious complaints.
A few reviews describe good care in memory care, including attentive staff support and positive experiences for residents. At the same time, other reviews report serious problems in memory care settings, including incontinence-related odor issues and descriptions of inadequate treatment. The split suggests families’ experiences vary substantially depending on unit conditions and care execution.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Air conditioning problems come up twice
Air conditioning issues are mentioned as a recurring comfort problem.
One review describes an apartment without central A/C being moved in despite comfort concerns, noting very warm indoor temperatures. Another review reports ongoing air conditioning problems with messages left for help but no follow-up. Together, these comments point to cooling reliability as a concern for some residents.
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Features
Transportation
Charleston AFB International (7 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Summerville, South Carolina offers a variety of amenities for seniors looking to settle down in a peaceful yet convenient location. With a range of restaurants nearby such as Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and Senor Tequila Summerville, there are plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, access to pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS ensures easy access to medication and health supplies. For medical needs, there are several physicians' offices located close by, including specialists in orthopedics, dermatology, and gastroenterology. In terms of healthcare facilities, the Lowcountry Outpatient Surgery Center and HCA Healthcare are within close proximity for any medical emergencies or planned procedures. Overall, this area provides a comfortable living environment with essential services readily available for seniors looking to enjoy their retirement years in Summerville.
Restaurants
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.7 miles)
Charleston Sports Pub (0.7 miles)
Senor Tequila Summerville (0.8 miles)
Chili's Grill & Bar (0.9 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (1 miles)
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (1.7 miles)
Parks
Wescott Park (1.1 miles)
Ashley River Park Site (3.4 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Medicine Man Compounding Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
Walgreens (4.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
Physicians
Carolina Spine (1.5 miles)
Riddle, Patricia E, MD Oasis Medical Spa (1.5 miles)
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Charleston AFB International (7 miles away)
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