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Brian Center Nursing Care - St Andrews in Columbia, SC

Brian Center Nursing Care - St Andrews is a nursing home community in Columbia, SC.

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Brian Center Nursing Care - St Andrews

3514 Sidney Road, Columbia, SC 29210

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3.7 from 36 reviews
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Overall Review of Brian Center Nursing Care - St Andrews

common 15 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and attentiveness

Many residents and families describe the staff as warm and responsive.

Across the reviews, residents and visitors repeatedly describe the staff as friendly, welcoming, and supportive. Multiple people also say care teams were attentive to needs and that communication felt dependable. Even in strongly negative reviews, families sometimes point to specific breakdowns in care rather than denying that some staff members were polite.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents consistently mention activities like games and crafts.

Residents and families describe a steady mix of scheduled and resident-engaged activities. Several people mention playing bingo, trivia, and games, and others describe doing crafts and socializing with fellow residents. The reviews also suggest activities are part of what helps residents feel at home and spend time together.

common 3 reviews mention this

Dining is often described as home-like

Food quality and alternatives come up in multiple reviews.

Several reviews describe meals as homecooked, along with snacks, and some mention that the facility occasionally orders out for residents. A few residents also say they generally enjoy the food and that alternatives are available when meals are not preferred. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with residents discussing a dining-room experience rather than a purely cafeteria setup.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Therapy support stands out

Physical and occupational therapy are described as a major focus.

Some families single out the therapy departments for being caring and dedicated to individualized treatment. Others describe tangible progress, including help getting back on their feet and walking again. While there are also negative reviews tied to rehab outcomes, therapy is still one of the most repeatedly discussed care components.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Concerns about care consistency

A recurring concern is inconsistent personal care and medication management.

A set of reviews raise serious concerns about personal care being delayed or not provided as needed, including issues involving bathing, cleanliness, and prolonged time in soiled clothing. Others describe medication not being administered as prescribed and cite downstream health complications during a stay. Residents and families also report communication problems during periods when they felt they needed help right away.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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

  • Columbia Metropolitan (8 miles away) Columbia Metropolitan (8 miles away)
  • 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

Physicians

  • Blue Ridge Health Group (0.6 miles)
  • Gilliam Psychiatric Hospital (2.2 miles)
  • Cemta Medical Group (2.8 miles)
  • Associates In Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2.8 miles)
  • Allergy Partners of the Midlands: Dr. Hector Rodriguez (3 miles)
  • The Pain Center Of First Choice Healthcare Pc (3 miles)
  • Palmetto Dermatology (3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Real Mexico Restaurant Y Tienda (1.3 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.4 miles)
  • The British Bulldog Pub (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Rush's (2.2 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (2.2 miles)
  • Dave & Buster's (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Alcohol & Drug Abuse (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Intramed Plus (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Columbiana Grande (1.8 miles)
  • AMC Harbison 14 (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Saluda Shoals Park (3 miles)
  • River Center At Saluda Shoals (3 miles)
  • Saluda Riverwalk (3.8 miles)
  • Irmo Community Park (3.9 miles)
  • Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge (3 miles)
  • Palmetto Health Parkridge (3 miles)
  • Lexington Medical Center Emergency Room (3.2 miles)
  • Lexington Medical Center (3.2 miles)
  • Urgent Care Center (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (3.3 miles)
  • First Baptist Church Of Irmo (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Loveland Coffee (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)

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