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Springdale Healthcare Center in Camden, SC

Springdale Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Camden, SC.

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Springdale Healthcare Center in Camden, SC

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146 Battleship Road, Camden, SC 29020

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

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Overall Review of Springdale Healthcare Center

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Care lapses raise red flags

Several reviews describe missed basic care and delayed help.

Many residents and families report breakdowns in day-to-day care, including reports of not being turned or washed, call lights not being answered quickly, and patients left without needed assistance. Others describe concerns about falls and not getting needed evaluation, along with situations involving missed feeding or water and delayed or missing medication. A few reviewers also say requests for outside help didn’t happen when needed.

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Cleanliness and odors are criticized

Multiple reviews mention cleanliness problems and strong odors.

Several reviewers describe rooms that feel dirty or run down, including accounts of unpleasant smells and visible cleanliness issues. Families also mention soiled linens or sheets and states that patients appeared wet without being changed. One reviewer also links the experience to a lack of basic dignity, including concerns that loved ones were not kept clean or well cared for in-room.

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Therapy support gets praise

Therapy is one of the few consistently positive notes.

A number of reviews single out rehabilitation and therapy, with compliments directed at the therapy team’s work. Even some critical reviewers still say the physical rehab portion is good, describing it as a bright spot compared with other parts of care. Where mentioned, therapy is associated with improvements and meaningful hands-on support.

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Staff friendliness varies by reviewer

Some reviewers say staff members are kind and responsive.

Alongside severe complaints, multiple reviews describe staff as friendly, caring, and helpful, including people who seemed to address concerns with respect. Some reviewers also mention that specific staff and departments supported them during visits or after a loved one moved on. At the same time, other reviews fault the facility for poor overall care, so the tone appears mixed across experiences.

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Communication and phone access issues

Several reviews report communication problems with staff.

Some families say they struggled to reach the facility by phone and weren’t able to speak with their loved one or confirm what was happening. A few reviewers also describe long delays or difficulty getting through when they tried to talk to staff. There are also accounts of not being able to contact family members due to phone availability and responsiveness.

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Features

Housing

  • 148 resident community capacity 148 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Camden, South Carolina, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to senior living needs. With multiple hospitals and healthcare facilities within a short distance, residents have quick access to medical care. There are also numerous places of worship in the area for spiritual support and community engagement. Additionally, there are cafes and restaurants nearby for dining options, as well as pharmacies for medication needs. Transportation services such as car rentals and taxis are available for convenience, and there is even a dog park for pet owners. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment with resources that can support a comfortable and fulfilling senior lifestyle.

Hospitals

  • Kershaw County Medical Center, Health Resource Center (0.1 miles)
  • Kershaw County Medical Center (2.4 miles)
  • Kershaw Health Medical Center (2.4 miles)
  • Kershaw Health (2.4 miles)
  • KershawHealth (2.5 miles)
  • Kershaw County Medical Center (4.4 miles)
  • Healthcare Place At Elgin (10.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.2 miles)
  • Cathedral of Praise (0.3 miles)
  • Abundant Life Prayer Praise & Worship Center (1.2 miles)
  • Camden First United Methodist Church (1.4 miles)
  • Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church (1.7 miles)
  • Trinity United Methodist Apts (1.8 miles)
  • Camden Second Presbyterian Church (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.6 miles)
  • Isom's Delights (1.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Loading Dock Restaurant (0.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (0.8 miles)
  • Papa John's Pizza (0.8 miles)
  • Zaxby's (0.8 miles)
  • Ginza Restaurant (1.2 miles)
  • Salud (1.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Camden Heart Care (0.7 miles)
  • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center (1.2 miles)
  • Carolina Spine and Pain Centers (1.3 miles)
  • Camden Associated Physicians, PA (1.4 miles)
  • Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics (1.4 miles)
  • South Carolina Free Clinic Association (1.5 miles)
  • Sc Ent Sleep Services (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (0.9 miles)
  • Medi-Save Pharmacies (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Value Pak Discount Drugs (1.6 miles)
  • Hawthorne Camden Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.1 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.6 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.7 miles)
  • SC Palmetto Taxi (2.7 miles)
  • Camden Jet Center (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Dogwood Dog Run (10.7 miles)

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