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Wildewood Downs

731 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(803) 788-5115

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,836
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,572
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,393

Price Comparison

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


  • Wildewood Downs Description

    At Wildewood Downs, our Members experience retirement the way it’s meant to be.

    Wildewood Downs is a luxury Continuing Care Retirement Community in Columbia, South Carolina. Nestled in the heart of the Wildewood neighborhood, our 37-acre gated community includes three ponds and beautiful, lush landscaping. Members enjoy restaurant-style dining, endless social activities, an award-winning wellness program and a range of luxury accommodations.

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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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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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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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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.0
    Wildewood Downs
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 107 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 31 communities in Columbia
  • Ranking in State: 95 out of 483 communities in SC
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    7.0
    Senior Living Communities
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 273 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in South Carolina

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture A



    Review Summary

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

    Reviews for Wildewood Downs vary, with many expressing high satisfaction with the facility's staff, care, and environment, while a few have raised concerns about specific issues.

    • Several reviewers praise the Wellness Director for her organized, friendly, and caring approach to exercise and wellness programs.
    • Many family members have found the transition to Wildewood Downs smooth and commend the staff for their professionalism and friendliness, making it a top choice for retirement living.
    • Employees, including those pursuing further education in nursing, express love for their job, co-workers, and especially the residents, highlighting the supportive and encouraging work environment.
    • Some reviews, however, mention concerns about responsiveness to feedback and experiences of perceived medical negligence and unsafe practices, urging for more professional follow-up.
    • Criticism also includes dissatisfaction with the rehabilitation facility aspect, mentioning poor communication and delayed care.
    • On the positive side, external companies and contractors working with Wildewood Downs commend the community for its maintenance, staff helpfulness, and overall care levels, from independent living to skilled nursing.
    • Impressions of the management and staff are generally very positive, with many reviewers highlighting their caring attitude and effective management, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Entertainment and activities, such as a Dean Martin show, are appreciated by residents and visitors alike.
    • Healthcare professionals visiting the facility praise it for exceeding standard care expectations, offering a vibrant community life with excellent amenities and services.
    • While some reviews mention a lack of orientation and communication about facility expectations and care plans, others highlight smooth registration processes and responsive, caring staff making significant positive impacts on residents' lives.
    • A few reviews share personal stories of family members receiving exceptional care and rehabilitation, leading to significant improvements in their conditions.
    • However, there are also negative comments about staff attitude and care quality, describing some experiences as rude and disrespectful.

    Overall, Wildewood Downs receives a mix of very positive reviews for its staff, facilities, and care, with a few areas noted for improvement.


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    Health

    Medication Management

    Continuum Of Care Services

    Wellness Classes And Programs

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech-Language Therapy


    Services

    All-inclusive, Transparent Pricing Model

    Housekeeping, Laundry And Linen Service

    Daily Oversight By A Registered Nurse And On-call Medical Director

    Professional Hair Care Salon

    24/7 Emergency Response System

    Weekly Housekeeping & Laundry


    Activities

    Curated Social And Dining Lifestyle

    Wellness Programs

    Specialized Social Activities

    Spacious Activity And Therapy Areas

    Group Fitness Classes

    Fitness Equipment


    Community Amenities

    24-hour Emergency Call System

    On-site Luxurious Salon And Spa

    Landscaped Courtyard

    Gated Community

    Salon And Spa

    Elevators


    Room Amenities

    Luxury Studio Apartment Home

    Furnished, Private Accommodations

    Flat-screen Television

    Tiled, Private Bathrooms

    Hardwood Floors

    Wi-fi


    Dining

    Restaurant-style Meals Prepared Daily

    Café

    Restaurants

    Dining Experience

    Restaurant-style Dining

    Fine Dining


    Transportation

    Personal Transportation

    Transportation Services

    Scheduled Transportation


    Pet

    Pet Friendly Community

    Pets Welcome



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: June 30, 2006
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 32
    Total current residents: 26
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: None


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $655


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-18 2023-06-30 E Egress Deficiencies Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    2023-05-18 2023-06-30 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-05-18 2023-06-30 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-12-06 2022-01-01 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-12-06 2022-01-01 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-06-21 $655
    2021-06-21 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Woodfield which is 3.1 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
    1.5 miles away
    Publix
    1.8 miles away
    Kroger
    1.9 miles away
    Sam's Club
    2.4 miles away
    The Fresh Market
    2.6 miles away

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    Bus Stations

    1597
    2.7 miles away
    1596
    2.7 miles away
    1720
    2.7 miles away
    5706
    2.8 miles away
    1625
    3.1 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    1.5 miles away
    First Citizens Bank
    1.5 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    2.0 miles away
    Arthur State Bank
    2.1 miles away
    AllSouth Federal Credit Union
    2.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Providence Health Northeast
    4.1 miles away
    Lexington Medical Center Northeast
    4.7 miles away
    Crafts-Farrow Campus
    5.1 miles away
    G Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
    5.3 miles away
    Colonial Family Practice
    6.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    2.0 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.1 miles away
    Long's Drugs
    3.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    4.0 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    5.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    2.5 miles away
    Elite Smiles Dental, PA
    3.8 miles away
    Colubia Dental Care
    6.6 miles away
    Capital City Dentistry
    7.5 miles away
    Brown Family Dentistry
    9.0 miles away

    Parks

    Polo Road Park
    0.2 miles away
    Sesquicentennial State Park
    0.2 miles away
    Polo Soccer Fields
    0.4 miles away
    Dog Park
    1.1 miles away
    Village at Sandhill
    2.9 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Trinity Cathedral
    10.1 miles away
    First Columbia Baptist Church
    11.7 miles away

    Shopping

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

    Culture

    Columbia College Cottingham Theatre
    8.7 miles away
    Township Auditorium
    9.6 miles away
    Town Theatre
    10.1 miles away
    Longstreet Theatre
    10.3 miles away
    Koger Center for the Arts
    10.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    1.5 miles away
    Buffalo Wild Wings
    1.8 miles away
    Famouse Toastery
    1.8 miles away
    Little Pigs Barbecue
    1.9 miles away
    Waffle House
    2.0 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of SC. It is a large-sized community with 57 total beds.

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