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White Oak Manor - Columbia

White Oak Manor - Columbia is a nursing home community in Columbia, SC.

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White Oak Manor - Columbia

3001 Beechaven Road, Columbia, SC 29204

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2.5 from 28 reviews
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Overall Review of White Oak Manor - Columbia

common 9 reviews mention this

Care feels attentive to families

Residents and families describe nurses as attentive and updates as clear.

Several reviews say the nursing staff communicated well and kept families informed about health and day-to-day needs. Families also describe caregivers as kind and personable, with some calling out specific nurses and CNAs by name. A few reviewers mention residents being kept clean, dressed, and up during the day, along with help with transfers and other daily care needs.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Some report neglect and medication issues

Some reviewers report missed care such as delayed responses and medication problems.

Not all experiences were positive: multiple reviews describe neglect-type concerns, including not being fed, not cleaned, and missed attention to call lights. Several also mention medication-related problems, including a report of coumadin levels and another alleging a need wasn’t addressed until the next day. A few reviews also describe staff as rude or combative when families tried to get answers or help.

common 5 reviews mention this

Admissions process reduces stress

Families say the admissions process was smooth and responsive to questions.

A recurring theme in the reviews is that admissions support made the transition easier for families. Reviewers mention being guided through paperwork and discharge or intake steps, and they describe staff as friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to explain what to expect. Some also connect their smoother experience to the feeling that their loved one was receiving organized care soon after arrival.

common 2 reviews mention this

Older building, but cleanliness noted

Reviewers mention the facility’s older setting alongside clean conditions.

At least a couple of reviews acknowledge the building is older, with improvements mentioned in one account. Another reviewer highlights that even with the older feel, the facility was kept clean and that staff interacted with residents throughout the day.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Families describe daily engagement and activity involvement.

Two reviews mention structured engagement during stays, including meeting others during respite. One reviewer also describes residents being taken out for activities and kept out of bed for parts of the day, which aligns with the community’s focus on scheduled programming and resident activities.

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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 (10 miles away) Columbia Metropolitan (10 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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Zaxby's (1.3 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.9 miles)
  • The Original Pancake House (1.9 miles)
  • Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza (2 miles)
  • Waffle House (2.3 miles)
  • Craft and Draft (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Judy, Andrea (1.3 miles)
  • Hawthorne Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Three Rivers Medical Associates (0.9 miles)
  • Columbia Skin Clinic (0.9 miles)
  • Palmetto Optometry Associates (1 miles)
  • Carolinas Dermatology Group (1 miles)
  • Miller & Flynn Optometrist (1.4 miles)
  • Joseph J. Lawton (1.4 miles)
  • Providence Thoracic & Cardiovascular Associates (1.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (0.9 miles)
  • Shandon Baptist Church (2.3 miles)
  • St Joseph's Catholic Church (2.3 miles)
  • Tree of Life Congregation (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Drip (2.5 miles)
  • Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Park St (3.2 miles)
  • The Corner Blend (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sleep Med (1.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8 (3 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3 miles)

Parks

  • Hollywood Park (3.2 miles)

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