Gardens at Sumter

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    A well-lit bedroom with a single bed and modern decor.
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    A cozy bedroom with a bed, armchair, and window with natural light.
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    A single-story building with a large parking lot and surrounding greenery under a clear sky.
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    A medical facility with a circular driveway and surrounding trees.
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    A cozy waiting room with blue chairs and wooden flooring.
  • Entrance

    A building with a covered entrance and an adjacent parking lot.
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    A cozy interior space features a bookshelf, table with chairs, and artwork on the walls.
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Gardens at Sumter

2065 Mccrays Mill Rd, Sumter, SC 29154

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

3.8 from 18 reviews
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Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care

Pricing

Gardens at Sumter offers competitive pricing for its residents, with monthly costs that are notably lower than both Sumter County and the broader South Carolina market. For example, the semi-private rooms at Gardens are priced at $2,400 per month, significantly undercutting the county average of $3,402 and the state average of $3,243. Similarly, the studio units are available for $2,850, which is slightly above Sumter County's rate of $2,804 but remains well below the state average of $3,649. These attractive rates make Gardens at Sumter an appealing choice for individuals seeking quality living arrangements without facing exorbitant expenses.

Room TypeGardens at SumterSumter CountySouth Carolina
Semi-Private$2,400$3,402$3,243
Studio$2,850$2,804$3,649

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at Gardens at Sumter is described as friendly, outgoing, and caring.
  • pro The rooms are larger than expected and the grounds are well kept.
  • pro The new executive director has made significant improvements to the facility, including painting the rooms and getting new flooring.
  • pro There are plenty of activities for residents, including vendor/craft events and a family picnic for July 4th.
  • pro The caregivers at Gardens at Sumter truly care about the residents and provide attentive and caring service.
  • pro The food provided is nutritious and there are options for snacks throughout the day.
  • pro The facility offers amenities such as a beauty salon, ice cream parlor, patios, and a screened porch.
  • pro Families appreciate the communication from staff during COVID restrictions, with pictures sent to update them on their loved ones' wellbeing.
  • pro The director of the facility is highly regarded by residents and their families for her hard work, open-door policy, and transparency.
  • pro Overall, many residents and their families express happiness with their decision to choose Gardens at Sumter as a senior living option.

Cons

  • pro "The current director is horrible. She lies every day."
  • pro "They are short on staff, don’t have the Psychiatric care they promise."
  • pro "The van that takes residents to appointments is not running so appointments are being rescheduled or canceled."
  • pro "The medicine is always wrong and they blame 'changing programs'."
  • pro "Much to my sorrow I don't know what has happened there in the last 1 1/2 years."
  • pro "There is lots of turnover there!"
  • pro "My family member has twice not had a certain medicine for 4 days at a time."
  • pro "Management needs to care, be honest and respectful and see what can be done to make it better!"
  • pro "I saw a woman with her head hung down in her wheelchair that nobody seemed to care about."

Review

The Gardens at Sumter is a senior living community that has received mixed reviews from residents and their families. Many reviewers praised the friendly and caring staff, noting their outgoing nature and willingness to assist residents with any needs they may have. The interactions between staff and residents were described as positive, with employees taking the time to stop and ask if anyone needed anything. The spacious rooms were also a pleasant surprise for one family, who found them to be larger than expected. Additionally, all meals are provided, and residents can enjoy snacks if desired.

In terms of the facility itself, reviewers commented on its cleanliness and bright atmosphere. While some felt that the apartments lacked a homely feel compared to other places they had visited, they still found them to be nice overall. The dining room was spacious and well-maintained, with the added bonus of having two patios for outdoor enjoyment. In terms of activities, The Gardens at Sumter had a robust calendar of events, offering residents multiple options each day. Families appreciated that the staff would take photos during COVID when visitation was restricted.

However, not all feedback was positive. Some reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with certain aspects of their experience at The Gardens at Sumter. One individual mentioned that under previous management, there were issues with medication availability and communication. They felt that the director lied frequently and did not treat residents respectfully. Another reviewer noted problems such as canceled appointments due to issues with transportation and shortages in staffing levels.

Despite these negative comments, several reviewers expressed satisfaction with the new executive director who joined in 2022. They commended her hard work ethic, honesty, and dedication to improving all aspects of the facility. With this new leadership in place, changes such as room renovations and increased flooring were made to enhance the overall environment for residents. The activities director was also praised for keeping residents engaged through various activities.

On a personal level, one individual shared how happy their mother was at The Gardens at Sumter, specifically mentioning her positive relationship with the director. They also commended the caregivers for their attentive and caring nature, stating that their family had made the best decision in choosing this community.

Overall, opinions on The Gardens at Sumter were varied. While some reviewers appreciated the care and attention provided by staff members, others found concerns with medication administration, communication issues, and a lack of resident involvement in activities. However, recent changes in leadership appear to have improved many aspects of the facility and brought renewed hope for residents and their families.

Features

Housing

  • 140 resident community capacity 140 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

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
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • 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
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • 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
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • 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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • 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
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

Gardens at Sumter is a studio apartment-style assisted living community located in Sumter, SC. Our community specializes in providing memory care for seniors who require additional support due to dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

We offer a wide range of amenities to ensure our residents' comfort and well-being. Our on-site activities provide opportunities for socialization and engagement, while our air-conditioning ensures a pleasant living environment. Each apartment is equipped with a private bath tub, and we have an on-site beautician for personal grooming needs. Residents can enjoy their favorite shows with cable or satellite TV, and we offer both off-site and on-site devotional services.

Our dining room serves delicious international cuisine and accommodates special dietary restrictions such as low/no sodium, no sugar, vegan, and vegetarian options. Meals are provided restaurant-style with room service available.

At Gardens at Sumter, we prioritize the physical and emotional well-being of our residents. We offer various care services including diabetic care, hospice care, incontinence care, medication management, and assistance from personal care assistants. Physical therapy is also available to enhance mobility and independence.

Our community provides numerous activities to promote mental stimulation and entertainment. Residents can participate in art classes, arts and crafts sessions, cooking clubs, day trips/outings, educational speakers/life-long learning programs, fitness programs, games, gardening clubs, karaoke sessions, live musical performances, live well programs focusing on holistic wellness, religious services catering to different denominations including Catholicism and Protestantism.

The surrounding area of Gardens at Sumter is also convenient for our residents as there are cafes, parks,pahramacies physicians ,Restaurants transportation services place of worship nearby ,as well as hospitals just a short distance away.

Overall,Gardens at Sumter provides compassionate memory care in a comfortable setting with an abundance of amenities,care services,dining options,and engaging activities designed to enrich the lives of our residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Sumter, South Carolina, offers a variety of amenities for senior living. The area is home to several places of worship, providing opportunities for spiritual fulfillment and community engagement. Restaurants like Sonic Drive-In and McDonald's offer convenient dining options, while pharmacies like Walgreens and Walmart Pharmacy ensure easy access to medication and healthcare supplies. Nearby parks such as Memorial Stadium offer opportunities for recreation and relaxation. The presence of medical facilities like Sumter Internal Medicine Associates and Tuomey Regional Medical Center ensures easy access to quality healthcare services. Overall, this area provides a balanced mix of essential services and recreational activities, making it a suitable choice for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Places of Worship

  • Jehovah Witnesses West Cong (0.3 miles)
  • Temple Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
  • New Salem Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
  • Victory Church (1.2 miles)
  • Cccsumter (1.4 miles)
  • Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church (2.3 miles)
  • St James Ame Church (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Hardee's (2.2 miles)
  • Murray's Donuts (2.6 miles)
  • Thai House Buffet & Sushi Bar (2.8 miles)
  • Sumter Original Brewer (2.8 miles)
  • J O'Grady's (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Medical Court Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Piggly Wiggly No 88 Bakery (2.5 miles)
  • Sup Rx Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Sibert's Drug Store (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Memorial Stadium (1 miles)
  • Jenkins Center (2.3 miles)
  • Sumter Historic District (2.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Sumter Internal Medicine Associates (1.6 miles)
  • Colonial Pediatrics (1.6 miles)
  • Prisma Health Family Medicine – Liberty St (1.6 miles)
  • Sumter Family Medicine (1.6 miles)
  • Pain Center of First Choice Health Care (1.8 miles)
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Sumter PA (1.9 miles)
  • Carolina Speech Therapy (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Bt Variety Store & Cafe (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tuomey Regional Medical Center (2.7 miles)
  • Tuomey Healthcare System (2.8 miles)
  • Tuomey Foundation (2.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul (3.2 miles)

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