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3.5 from 51 reviews
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Overall Review of Womens Community Residence
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Staff care and follow-through
Residents describe staff members as genuinely supportive and safety-focused.
Many reviews highlight staff as caring, attentive, and invested in survivors’ well-being and safety. Several also mention practical support after a traumatic event, along with follow-up that made them feel protected and cared for. A number of reviews specifically praise named counselors and advocates for being warm, responsive, and encouraging during difficult periods.
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Support comes with donation limits
Donation and clothing rules can feel restrictive for families seeking help.
Some reviewers describe needing donations or asking the community for support to keep services going. Others mention limits on what items can be accepted, including references to brand-new clothing requirements. A few reviews also describe challenges related to handling donations, including concerns about donations being kept, as well as periods when the organization was not taking items.
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Inconsistent access and treatment
Some reviewers report rude treatment or being turned away from help.
Alongside positive experiences, multiple reviews describe negative interactions through the hotline or front desk, including feeling spoken to disrespectfully or without compassion. Several reviewers say they were not helped after reaching out, received unclear direction, or experienced delays in advocacy follow-up. A few also describe being denied services or redirected elsewhere, leaving them without the support they expected during an urgent situation.
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Features
Types of Care
Board and Care Home
Transportation
Columbia Metropolitan (4 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of West Columbia, South Carolina, offers a variety of amenities that cater to the needs of seniors. With multiple pharmacies in close proximity, accessing medication and healthcare services is convenient. There are also several dining options nearby, ranging from fast food to cafes for a casual meal out. Physicians' offices specializing in various medical fields are within a short driving distance, providing easy access to healthcare services. The area is surrounded by parks and nature trails, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Additionally, the presence of hospitals and emergency rooms ensures quick access to medical care when needed. Transportation services such as rental car agencies and airports make it easy for seniors to travel both locally and beyond.
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Medicine Mart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Agape Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.3 miles)
Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
Savage Craft Ale Works (1.5 miles)
New Brookland Tavern (1.5 miles)
McDonald's (2.2 miles)
Freshe Poke (2.2 miles)
Physicians
The Foot Institute (0.4 miles)
Advanced Fertility (2.2 miles)
South Carolina Oncology Associates (2.3 miles)
Three Rivers Pain Management (2.5 miles)
Future Psych Solutions (2.7 miles)
Emmons Ellen M - Lexington Ent (2.8 miles)
Riverside Surgical Group (2.8 miles)
Cafes
Piecewise Coffee (1.4 miles)
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Park St (2.7 miles)
The Corner Blend (2.8 miles)
Starbucks (3.5 miles)
Drip (3.7 miles)
Parks
West Columbia Riverwalk (1.7 miles)
Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park (2.3 miles)
Saluda Riverwalk (2.3 miles)
Hollywood Park (3.6 miles)
Hospitals
Lexington Medical Center (2.8 miles)
Lexington Medical Center Emergency Room (2.9 miles)
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Board and Care Home
Columbia Metropolitan (4 miles away)
Small, personalized board-and-care setting with comprehensive 24/7 supervision and ADL support in a homelike environment.
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