Southland Health Care Center in Florence, SC

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Southland Health Care Center in Florence, SC

Southland Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Florence, SC.

Information last verified:

722 South Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29506

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

3.6 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of Southland Health Care Center

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Therapy support gets praise

Therapy is a bright spot, with residents describing hands-on, encouraging support.

Several families highlight therapy as a key reason their loved one had a better experience, including therapists described as knowledgeable and encouraging. Another reviewer specifically calls the therapy department amazing and hands-on, and mentions weekly updates tied to therapy progress. On the downside, one resident says therapy scheduling was inconsistent, which may affect the rehab rhythm.

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness is a constant

Many reviewers consistently describe staff who are welcoming and caring.

Across many reviews, families say they were greeted kindly, treated with respect at the front desk, and supported by staff who seem attentive and helpful. Multiple people single out specific caregivers, including nurses, admissions, and CNAs, describing them as compassionate and responsive when they were involved. Even when care quality is criticized, some reviewers still acknowledge that certain staff members were kind and patient.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Response to needs draws complaints

Several residents describe delays or gaps in getting timely help.

A recurring concern is that help was slow when it was needed, including unanswered calls for nursing assistance and long waits after using the help button. Some reviewers describe days where nursing attention seemed limited and report that basic needs were not handled promptly. There are also accounts of care issues with toileting, falls, and post-incident follow-through, which some families connect to understaffing or inadequate oversight.

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Rooms and bathrooms are criticized

Some reviews point to room and bathroom setup that made care harder.

At least a couple of families describe practical issues with room bathrooms, including limitations around shower access. One reviewer also describes toilet problems and dim bathroom lighting, framing these as difficult for residents who cannot walk well. Another review mentions that upgrades to housekeeping and furniture were needed, suggesting the living space did not meet expectations.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns show up repeatedly

Some families raise strong cleanliness concerns, including pests.

A small but distinct set of reviews mentions roaches and dirty conditions in rooms, described as noticeable during visits. One reviewer reports seeing roaches repeatedly in a short timeframe, while another describes a room with roaches present. A separate review mentions an odor, though it is characterized as not severe.

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Features

Housing

  • 88 resident community capacity 88 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

  • Florence Regional (2 miles away) Florence Regional (2 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

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Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Pharmacy Express (0.8 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (1.2 miles)
  • Nobles, Meredith Hopehealth (1.2 miles)
  • Lowcountry Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (0.2 miles)
  • Papa John's Pizza (0.3 miles)
  • Da Massimo Ristorante Italiano (0.3 miles)
  • Maryland Fried Chicken (0.3 miles)
  • Town House Drive-In Restaurant (0.6 miles)
  • Long Grain Cafe (0.6 miles)
  • Venus Pancake House (0.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Regency Hospital (0.3 miles)
  • Regency Hospital Of Florence (0.3 miles)
  • Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital (0.3 miles)
  • McLeod Regional Medical Center (0.9 miles)
  • Emergency Department, McLeod Children s Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Hospice Mcleod (1 miles)
  • Palmetto Pee Dee Behavioral Health (1 miles)

Physicians

  • Griffin Plastic Surgery (0.3 miles)
  • Pee Dee Radiology Group (0.4 miles)
  • Windham Gynecology (0.5 miles)
  • Dr. William N. Boulware, MD, FACP (0.5 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Specialists of Florence (0.5 miles)
  • Florence Orthopedic Associates Pa (0.7 miles)
  • Regional Health & Testing Center (0.7 miles)

Parks

  • Timrod Park (0.4 miles)
  • Lucas Park (0.7 miles)
  • Florence Veterans Park (1.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Julia 4 Cinema (0.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Bean Bar (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Highland Park United Methodist Church (2 miles)

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