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Amara Place

651 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223

Independent Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(803) 788-9555

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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,566
  • Average State Price: $3,674
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Amara Place Description

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    7.6
    Amara Place
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 68 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 18 out of 31 communities in Columbia
  • Ranking in State: 297 out of 483 communities in SC
  • Food and Dining B

    Value for Price B

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Staff is amazing and truly cares about the residents, treating everyone like family. The food is great, making it one of the best assisted living facilities in Columbia, SC.
    • Independent adult residence living offers enjoyable freedom, beautiful secure homes, and management that treats you like family.
    • Exceptional care and support were provided to a resident during their final weeks of life.
    • A beautiful and welcoming community for residents, with great care, activities, and staff. Highly recommended.
    • Staff and residents are very happy and eager to help, creating a great atmosphere. The building is beautiful with wonderful smells from the kitchen.
    • The facility is clean, and the staff, including the RCC, are professional, kind, and considerate.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Issues with promises made by the sales director not being fulfilled, including transportation and maintenance services. Meals quality declined, and management did not check on residents, suggesting a lack of care.
    • Unorganized management and poor quality of care, indicating that frequent visits may reveal significant issues.
    • Described as a "complete dumpster fire" with a strong recommendation to avoid.
    • A potential resident's experience was soured by mixed messages and rudeness from staff, raising concerns about how residents might be treated.
    • Negative experience with Mill Creek due to management, maintenance, cleanliness, pests, and water damage issues not being addressed, leading to disappointment and frustration.


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    Health

    Medication assistance

    Wellness program

    Personal care

    Personalized care

    Emergency response system

    Bathing


    Services

    24-hour staff

    Weekly housekeeping and laundry services

    Independent and assisted living


    Activities

    Engaging activities

    Shopping trips

    Social opportunities

    Outings

    Creative social programs and activities


    Community Amenities

    Chapel

    Gardens

    Parks

    Beauty salon/spa

    Lounges

    Activity room


    Room Amenities

    Utilities included

    Emergency response system

    Security


    Dining

    Outdoor dining

    Chef-prepared meals

    Restaurants


    Transportation

    Scheduled local transportation

    Scheduled transportation


    Pet

    Pet friendly



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Woodfield which is 3.2 miles away and has a population of 9,303 (very small town).
    • The average income is $55,546, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 87
      • Low Temperature: 49
      • Average Temperature: 68.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 146 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 217 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 28.0 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 4.28% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 4.55% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 39% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 51% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.07 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.3 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.38 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.45 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    1.1 miles away
    Publix
    1.5 miles away
    Kroger
    1.6 miles away
    Sam's Club
    2.1 miles away
    The Fresh Market
    2.3 miles away

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    Bus Stations

    1597
    2.3 miles away
    1596
    2.4 miles away
    1720
    2.4 miles away
    5706
    2.4 miles away
    1625
    2.7 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    1.1 miles away
    First Citizens Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.6 miles away
    AllSouth Federal Credit Union
    2.1 miles away
    Arthur State Bank
    2.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Providence Health Northeast
    3.8 miles away
    Lexington Medical Center Northeast
    4.3 miles away
    Crafts-Farrow Campus
    5.0 miles away
    G Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
    5.1 miles away
    Colonial Family Practice
    6.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    2.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    3.5 miles away
    Long's Drugs
    3.7 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    6.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    2.3 miles away
    Elite Smiles Dental, PA
    3.5 miles away
    Colubia Dental Care
    6.8 miles away
    Capital City Dentistry
    7.5 miles away
    Brown Family Dentistry
    9.2 miles away

    Parks

    Sesquicentennial State Park
    0.1 miles away
    Polo Road Park
    0.3 miles away
    Polo Soccer Fields
    0.7 miles away
    Dog Park
    0.9 miles away
    Village at Sandhill
    2.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Trinity Cathedral
    10.2 miles away
    First Columbia Baptist Church
    11.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Columbia Place Mall
    4.4 miles away
    Two Notch Retail
    4.5 miles away
    Richland Mall
    7.7 miles away
    Capitol Shopping Center
    11.7 miles away
    Dutch Square Mall
    12.2 miles away

    Culture

    Columbia College Cottingham Theatre
    8.7 miles away
    Township Auditorium
    9.7 miles away
    Town Theatre
    10.2 miles away
    Longstreet Theatre
    10.4 miles away
    Koger Center for the Arts
    10.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    1.1 miles away
    Buffalo Wild Wings
    1.4 miles away
    Famouse Toastery
    1.5 miles away
    Red Lobster
    1.8 miles away
    Olive Garden
    1.8 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of SC. It is a large-sized community with 59 total beds.

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