Overall Review of Wildewood Downs Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
common44 reviews mention this
Staff care is consistently praised
Residents and families repeatedly describe caring, patient staff across shifts and roles.
Across many reviews, families and visitors highlight staff members who are kind, responsive, and genuinely attentive. Multiple people specifically call out nurses, CNAs, therapists, and social work staff for treating residents with respect and patience while helping families feel supported. Several reviews also mention staff going out of their way for communication, comfort, and day-to-day needs, including during rehab and longer stays.
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Restaurant-style dining gets high marks
Dining stands out, with residents and guests describing meals as satisfying and well handled.
Several reviewers talk about the quality of the food and the overall dining experience, including one post-visit meal they described as excellent. Residents and families also describe help around meals, including diabetes-related support and guidance on what to eat and how much. This lines up with the community’s restaurant-style dining offering and diet-focused support mentioned in its services.
common14 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy is a core strength
Rehab experiences are frequently described as helpful for recovery and day-to-day progress.
A number of reviews reference rehab specifically, describing therapy as “great,” “beneficial,” or supportive of getting back home. Families also mention coordination across nurses and therapists and the impact of therapy on mobility and comfort. The services list includes activities of daily living assistance and meal preparation, which fits how residents describe rehab being paired with ongoing support.
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Admissions support eases big transitions
The move-in and admissions process is repeatedly described as attentive and responsive.
Multiple reviewers single out admissions coordinators and related staff for helping coordinate complicated transitions, including moving from hospital to rehab and from one level of care to another. Reviews describe clear communication, follow-through, and emotional support for families during discharge and admission. This is consistent with the community offering move-in coordination as part of its services.
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Activities and events feel engaging
Community-sponsored events are frequently described as enjoyable and well organized.
Several reviews highlight events and scheduled programming, from celebrations and community gatherings to ongoing activities that help residents stay engaged. Reviewers mention planning and support around events, and in some cases describe resident participation and social atmosphere. The community also lists resident-run activities and scheduled daily activities, matching how people describe staying busy beyond day-to-day care.
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Maintenance responsiveness shows up in reviews
Maintenance support is often described as quick, kind, and effective when issues come up.
A few reviews describe maintenance responding without hesitation, fixing problems promptly, or helping with practical needs during moves. One reviewer also notes needing maintenance help during a move to get furniture-related tasks handled more easily. While not everyone mentions maintenance, when it does come up, the feedback is generally about helpful, professional service.
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Features
Housing
32 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Columbia Metropolitan (17 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Spring Valley Baptist Church (1.3 miles)
Grace Life Church (2.7 miles)
Sandhills Community Church (3.6 miles)
Restoration Life Ministries (3.6 miles)
Radiant Life Church (3.7 miles)
Tree of Life Congregation (4.7 miles)
Shandon Baptist Church (6.1 miles)
Physicians
Lexington Family Practice Northeast (1.5 miles)
Associates In Gastroenterology (1.6 miles)
Berkeley Endoscopy Center (1.7 miles)
Sophistication Me (1.8 miles)
Northeast Dermatology (1.8 miles)
Internal Cleansing & Healing Center (2 miles)
Palmetto Orthopaedic Clinic PA (2.1 miles)
Restaurants
Taco Bell (1.6 miles)
Cook Out (1.8 miles)
Wendy's (1.8 miles)
Zaxby's (1.9 miles)
Applebee's (1.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2 miles)
Red Lobster (2.1 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.9 miles)
Starbucks (2.3 miles)
Starbucks (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (3.4 miles)
The Human Bean Columbia, Summit Parkway (5.2 miles)
Starbucks (5.2 miles)
Starbucks (5.4 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
Octapharma Plasma (4 miles)
Walgreens (4.4 miles)
Walgreens (4.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul Moving & Storage (4.2 miles)
Theaters
Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8 (4.8 miles)
Hospitals
U HS Pruitt (5.2 miles)
Moncrief Army Hospital (6 miles)
Parks
Lake Carolina Properties Harborside Village Green (6.3 miles)
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32 resident community capacity
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Columbia Metropolitan (17 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Friendly, attentive staff with a variety of activities in a clean, well-maintained setting.
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