My Aunt was here for 21 days for rehab. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everybody was nice and accommodating, but I want to give a special shout out to Georgette Tubman.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She is the social worker here at Wildewood Downs. Georgette's care, expertise and customer service was invaluable for our family by creating next steps for my Aunt. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She was kind, knowledgeable and communicative which is so appreciated when you don't know how to navigate systems of elderly care.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thanks to everyone for assisting us at a difficult time![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My mother-in-law didn't like Wildewood Downs. In any event, the positive did not outweigh the unpleasant experiences. They never assessed her after discharge from rehab for her next living arrangement, even though they had agreed and we signed for long term care. I just got a call one day saying they had another meeting, without us, and decided among themselves, "We think she can go to assisted living." Recently, the director blamed me for Wildewood's failure to go through the normal process to assess her. Before this, I got a call from the social worker saying that the doctor signed my mother-in-law's annuity paper we gave him, saying she was finished rehab and not a candidate for getting her insurance to pay for Wildewood. I was there when he saw her--for the first time I might add--and all he said, was, "Do you want me to fill this out?" He never assessed or asked any questions about any activities of daily living. During assessment, a patient should be assessed for memory care, long term care or assisted living for example. You just don't say, as the director said, we didn't assess her for assisted living because you told us to keep her in that room. But that was only after they said they didn't have another room. They assessed her when she came in and wrote, and we signed for long term care. When I called Wildewood assisted living, after they called and informed me of a meeting changing their minds. They told me they just have one fee, $7,000 a month, and the client pushes the button when she needs help. So there's no levels of care in assisted living. We quickly transferred my mother-in-law to The Blake after a nurse came from the Blake and we took her to a provider at MUSC to properly assess her. She was appropriate for their assisted living at a higher levelof care than Wildewood. It's a beautiful place and it's very clean, unlike the Wildewood facility. I went in Wildewood's public bathroom and it was dirty. Also, my mother in law's bathroom needed cleaning and straightening up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]During her stay at Wildewood, there were multiple problems with communication[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Other residents had serious falls right at the desk where they're supposed to be watching them. But they stay on their computers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I learned that the staff is mostly contracted. And they don't communicate with the next person coming in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]One day my mother-in-law had an appointment with the optometrist. When it was time to go, the girl at the front desk said, "She's not going anywhere. Her primary care is Dr. Macon while in this unit."[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I said, "She has an eye appointment." She said, "Oh, she said she has primary care." I told her she has memory problems. But she should have known that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is no continuity.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Well, we paid $12,000 for holding her after rehab for two weeks because they said they didn't have another room to put her in, so I said keep her in that room until I could arrange a transfer out of there. She was staying in a rehab room and not getting rehabilitation. So in essence we paid for rehabilitation she wasn't getting. The doctor gave her 100 days of rehab under Medicare, which would take us into May, but they suddenly cut it short April 24th. When the transport came to pick her up, and our caregiver and my husband, her son, met her, they didn't know she was leaving that day and didn't have any discharge papers ready. Zee, the head nurse, apologized later, as I left the messages with her because I did not know they said somebody else does the discharging. They did get the papers ready quickly, and she got out of there before they charged us one more day. Originally when we got the bill, they charged us for all of May, and for the upcoming month of June, even though she left on May 17th. They changed it but they charged us for April 24th to May 17th. read more

My husband was a patient at Wildwood Downs Rehab and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have nothing but good things to say about the facility and the staff especially Ziyonna Belton and Ty'renee Talyor ( Tee Tee)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were really a big help especially when my husband had a melt down twice and they both was there to let him know that everything will be ok and they reassured him[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and after those two episodes he was ok and felt right at home and they would alway check with him and made sure he was ok and they formed a bond like a family and that really helped his stay there be great and he felt like he was a VIP and he can tell that's how they treat all the patients like VIP not just him and he said he highly recommend Wildwood Downs Rehab to everyone. read more

I wanted to share my experience and excitement as the Executive Director of Wildewood Downs. This company is true to its first guiding principle of People First Always. It is a privilege to work along side such an amazing team that has such a focus on service and hospitality. This shines through with evidence of our employee satisfaction and high retention rate which is the cornerstone of providing a weller and active lifestyle for our members... whether it's self defense class, pickleball tournaments at Wildewood Country Club, picking fresh strawberries and making jam, to parting with our local rotary club scramble for a cause. read more

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I am in rehab for a fractured humerus and want to give gratitude to Cabretta Gantt, CNA. She is kind, caring, patient, highly professional, with a smile that makes my day. With her many years of experience, she anticipates my needs and acts on them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's obvious that Bretta loves caring for people, no matter how difficult that can be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] WWD is fortunate to have her on staff. I'll miss her when I'm gone. read more

Very poor quality in food and personnel management. I was there for short term rehab after heart surgery. The tech assigned to me did not attend to bathroom rings, then lied about it. I told the staff and she retaliated by packing up my cpap machine with water still in the humidifier. The machine is ruined and cost me $960 to replace. Fried pickles for dinner, not cooked: dough was still gooey and cold. All meals were poorly prepared. This facility is for end of life NOT REHAB. read more

It looks better than it actually is. It is filthy inside and poor communication from human resources. In my opinion they use a lot of agency nurses versus trying to attract and keep good quality nurses. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Instead of spouting talking points they should really show more concern for their employees so they will stay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Upper management really needs to get a grip on this. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I cannot thank the staff at Wildewood Downs enough for the support they gave me this past week![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am the primary caregiver for my father, and every so often, I need time to recharge. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mrs. Rosalyn Johnson is the person that I call!! She is so incredibly caring and understanding.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She works diligently to try to accommodate patient, staff and family needs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And, she is very responsive, timely with handling requests for support.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My dad enjoyed his time at Wildewood Downs, and the nurses, CNAs and entire staff are very trustworthy when it comes to following diet and medication plans. My dad is a diabetic and high blood pressure patient, who has come off medication for both of these conditions. It is critical that whoever cares for him understands how important diet is to healing. The staff was a tremendous help in keeping his blood pressure regulated while they cared for him. That speaks volumes about continuity of care. As a caregive, this makes my life easier when bringing him back home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I am so very grateful! Thanks Mrs. Johnson and the staff at Wildewood Downs![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

WWD service has drastically gone down hill in the last 2 years. I realize they like everyone else has issues with a stable workforce but with that being said the upper management needs to get involved to find out why seasoned employees that have worked there for over 10+yrs have left out of frustration. The price I pay for my mother's Assisted Living 2 room accommodations is exorbitant and unfortunately the service doesn't come close to aligning with the cost. However, since my Mom has dementia another move would cause her great mental and emotional stress so we continue to ask for better service and pray something will change. In good conscious, I would recommend asking lots of residents their opinions before making a decision about your future living choices. Our elderly deserve better than all WWD promotes the community to be and do not provide. read more

I am a contract nurse practitioner. I go to MANY facilities and see patients each week. I am amazed each week about this facility. Waaay back when I was in nursing school, we were told about ivory tower nursing, (how things SHOULD BE) vs the real world. THIS facility not only exemplifies ivory tower nursing, they go far beyond. I arrive at 8 am, and find all residents up, showered or bathed, enjoying community time ( Except in the time of Covid quarentine, when they are given individual activities in their rooms). The residents are so well cared for, the staff knows each resident by name and anticipate everything they could need or want from cloths,, activities, health care to the food. They have a restaurant where you find a menu, piano and even a bar! I have included a meal menu for February. This is not only a place I would put myself or a loved one, I would come here for vacation! read more

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Making the decision to place a loved one in an assisted living facility is very difficult. Having my mother at Wildewood Downs is an answer to much prayer and a huge blessing to our family. She is in the Memory Care area in which there are few residents which offers personal care and attention which she needs. During this Covid-19 time of limited interaction, the staff recognize the importance of communication with family members which is greatly appreciated. My mother is known by name and is greeted with smiles and kindness. Her reaction to the staff tells us she feels comfortable and safe. Having the knowledge that if or when my mother requires skilled long-term care she can easily transfer within the same facility brings peace of mind. The thought of another major transition for her is unnerving. The Executive Director, Terri Hutton is an absolute God-send! Excellence begins at the top and trickles down. Her leadership is very much appreciated. Finding the BEST care for our mother was our goal and we feel it was accomplished with the Lord's help through Wildewood Downs. read more

Kudos to the Dining Team! Today, April 19, 2022, I experienced an event that could not have been better. It made me proud to call Wildewood Downs my home. The event was the Wildewood Downs Spring Bridge Luncheon. There were 7 tables of bridge players, a total of 28 people. 22 were from WWD and 10 from groups in the community. From the planning to the presentation of the luncheon, I received smiling cooperation. The Chef was so helpful planning the delicious lunch. The dining room manager, fixed tables for bridge and setting of luncheon tables with yellow napkins truly giving a springlike appearance. The Director of dining services, did a series of things to add the finishing touches, getting prizes and candy, as well as marking the tables. I also must mention our star servers made everyone feel special in their care. I am giving details of the day because it shows the extent the dining staff, from the top down, worked together to produce an event from start to finish, that brought rave reviews from those attending. I appreciate the teams' efforts filled with smiles and good will. Personally, it was a "warm fuzzy" day for me. Many thanks to all. Sarah Perkins read more

My mother is a resident in the assisted living facility here and I am delighted with the care she receives. The staff is attentive, polite, caring, and proactive. I am greeted by everyone when I visit, and my concerns and questions are taken seriously and dealt with immediately . Her room is kept clean, there are ample activities in which she can participate, the dining room is bright and well furnished, and the food is actually edible. We looked at at least six other facilities in the area before making a decision, and we're glad we chose Wildewood. read more

I love living here and it is what it is because of the people who live and work here. Everyone is so nice and friendly. I looked everywhere before I came here and decided this is where I wanted to be. I'm so glad I did!! read more

We searched Columbia over before we decided on Wildewood Downs. They had the full spectrum of care from Independent Living to Long Term Care. Mom entered their care after experiencing a cerebellar stroke and began her journey from skilled nursing to assisted living. Eight months later, she had another stroke and returned to skilled nursing, but this time she had to go into long term care with hospice. At each stage, she was able to make her room her home. The leadership at Wildewood is excellent but they did struggle with some basic issues of daily care. They were open to concerns and did their best to correct the problems. Eighty percent of the staff had "good hearts" and enjoyed working with geriatrics. The other twenty percent turned over or were substituted with contract employees, which interrupted quality of care. Overall, it was a caring place but I felt we had to advocate for her care to make sure things were not overlooked. read more

My mother went to Wildewood Downs for rehab following a hospitalization. The first time I went to visit her there, she had been moved to a new room because they needed to make space for a male patient. I found her lying in bed, soaked, with a super-soaked dirty diaper on the floor next to her. As a nurse myself, having changed many diapers, I am guessing that she hadn't been changed in a very long time. I had to ring for help and the CNA/technician that came in had a horrible attitude. Over the course of mother's stay there, she was moved to a new room three more times. In the process, her hearing aid - which was supposed to be locked up at night - was lost. Of course, no one had any answers and they didn't want to accept responsibility. My mother couldn't have lost it herself, as she was completely immobile. The duration of her stay there was pretty much like this -- simply not good at all. When she finally got transferred out to her home, at a facility elsewhere, Wildwood Downs sent her with the wrong wheelchair, which was far less nice than her own wheelchair. Some of her personal belongings were left behind as well & I had to go in person to swap out the wheelchairs and to get her belongings. I wouldn't recommended this place, ever, unless of course, you are looking to end someone's life early. I believe that could happen at Wildwood Downs! read more

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community offers a great variety of living at it's finest! We have Independent Living, with beautiful Apartments and Cottages. We have an Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing/Rehab, and a Long Term Care Unit. Our wonderful staff is trained to give you the best stay possible and help with all of your needs. I joined the team here about four years ago and our staff and facility is the best! If you are considering a change, please don't hesitate to call and schedule a tour...we would love to have you in our community!! read more