Carolina Gardens At York

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Carolina Gardens At York

Carolina Gardens At York is an assisted living and memory care community in York, SC.

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1020 North Congress Street, York, SC 29745

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

4.4 from 67 reviews
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Carolina Gardens At York Costs & Pricing

Carolina Gardens At York offers competitive pricing for its services when compared to both York County and the broader South Carolina region. For a semi-private room, residents pay $1,916 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,743 and even below the state average of $3,243. In terms of studio accommodations, the monthly rate is set at $2,767, still favorable when considering the county's average of $3,891 and the state's average of $3,649. For those seeking more spacious living arrangements with a one-bedroom option, Carolina Gardens At York charges $3,638 per month. This rate remains more affordable than both York County's average of $4,395 and South Carolina's average of $3,806. Overall, residents can find good value at Carolina Gardens At York while enjoying quality care in a comfortable environment.

Floor plansCarolina Gardens At YorkYork CountySouth Carolina
Semi-Private$1,916$3,743$3,243
Studio$2,767$3,891$3,649
1 Bedroom$3,638$4,395$3,806

Overall Review of Carolina Gardens At York

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Location feels convenient

Families mention the community’s location as convenient for visits.

Multiple reviewers said the community is close to home or in a convenient location for family to visit. One person also tied that convenience to choosing the community after their tour. For many families, that shorter travel time is part of what made it workable after the move.

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Staff friendliness and responsiveness

Reviewers consistently describe the staff as helpful and attentive.

Reviews frequently describe staff as personable and responsive, from tour experiences to day-to-day support after a move. Several families say communication and assistance made the transition smoother, and they felt comfortable with how staff handled needs. Even when feedback was mixed, reviewers still often describe the staff as polite and trying their best.

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Meals and dining variety

Dining is a frequent point in reviews, with variety and accommodated preferences.

Many reviewers say meals are a strong part of the experience, describing a variety of menu options and food they found enjoyable. One review notes restaurant-style delivery service to residents’ rooms and staff preparing plates so residents didn’t have to wait in line. A few comments also suggest improvement is needed, including a note about breakfasts not matching what was initially discussed and that food “can use a little work.”

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Clean, modern facility impressions

Several reviewers say the building feels clean and well kept.

Many reviewers describe the community as spotless, clean, and well maintained, with updated or modern-looking spaces they could see during tours. Families also mention cleanliness as something they notice over time, not just during a visit. That said, there are also contrasting comments about upkeep in certain areas, so cleanliness is not uniformly described across all reviews.

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Mixed care and condition concerns

Some reviews raise concerns about care follow-through and facility condition.

While many families report good experiences, a handful of reviews raise serious concerns. One reviewer describes a safety incident involving residents waiting outside and questions about communication and supervision, and another mentions problems with care comfort and the building feeling run down or in need of updating. There are also complaints about odors in the memory care area and about housekeeping not happening as often as expected. Together, these comments suggest care experience may vary by situation and oversight.

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Features

Housing

  • 143 resident community capacity 143 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • 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
  • 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
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Charlotte Douglas International (21 miles away) Charlotte Douglas International (21 miles away)
  • 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
  • Companion care Companion care
  • 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
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Psychiatric care Psychiatric care
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • 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

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of York, South Carolina offers a variety of amenities and services that would be beneficial for senior living. With multiple parks nearby, such as York Recreational Park and Glencairn Garden, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoying nature. There are also several restaurants within close proximity, including Rositas Mexican Grill and Palmetto Seafood, providing convenient dining options. In terms of healthcare, there are several physicians' offices and pharmacies nearby, ensuring easy access to medical care and prescriptions. Additionally, there are a few places of worship in the area for spiritual support. For emergencies or more serious medical needs, Piedmont Hospital and Piedmont Medical Center are located just over 10 miles away. Overall, this part of York provides a well-rounded community with essential services for seniors looking to make this area their home.

Parks

  • York Recreational Park (0.7 miles)
  • Field Day Park (9.4 miles)
  • Windjammer Park (11.1 miles)
  • Catawba River/Fort Mill Access Area (12.5 miles)
  • Glencairn Garden (12.6 miles)
  • Rock Hill Fountain Park (12.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Rositas Mexican Grill (1.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Hardee's (1.7 miles)
  • Palmetto Seafood (5.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (6.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Tri-County Pediatrics (1.5 miles)
  • Piedmont Internal Medicine And Family Practice At York (1.5 miles)
  • Family Medicine Assoiates (1.6 miles)
  • Clover Family Medicine (5.5 miles)
  • Dr Elliott (7.3 miles)
  • Derma Surgery Of The C (10 miles)
  • Lancaster Endocrinology (10 miles)

Cafes

  • The Garden Cafe (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (13.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7 miles)
  • Peoples Pharmacy (7.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (9.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (10.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (11.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Body (10.1 miles)
  • Crawford Road Church Of Christ (11.7 miles)
  • Zion Presbyterian Church (14 miles)

Hospitals

  • Piedmont Hospital Emergency Room (10.4 miles)
  • Piedmont Medical Center (10.4 miles)
  • ICU Piedmont Hospital (10.4 miles)
  • Amisub of South Carolina (10.4 miles)

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