Pricing ranges from
    $3,817 – 4,962/month

    Vickery Parke Assisted Living

    131 Vickery Dr, Central, SC 29630
    • Assisted Living

    Compassionate clean welcoming family-oriented community

    I'm very pleased with this small, home-like community - the staff are compassionate and go above and beyond, nursing and management are responsive, and my mom has made friends and is thriving. The facility is clean and welcoming, with good food, engaging activities, outings and a lovely outdoor garden that gives us real peace of mind. Affordable and family-oriented, it felt like the right choice for us.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.43·(53)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • clean, odor-free, well-maintained facility
    • welcoming, home-like atmosphere
    • strong sense of community and social connections
    • engaging, organized activity programming
    • informative, smooth tours with meal sampling
    • affordable, budget-friendly rates
    • available transportation and community outings
    • coordination with hospice and therapy services
    • comfortable room sizes and pleasant outdoor spaces

    Cons

    • inconsistent staffing levels and high turnover
    • intermittent communication gaps with families and leadership
    • variable meal quality and limited fresh-produce options
    • uneven frequency and consistency of activities
    • limited dementia-specific training and memory-care specialization
    • gaps in resident-safety systems and call-button infrastructure
    • policy constraints on short respite stays
    • occasional aggressive admissions or sales follow-up
    • inconsistent staff training and qualification levels

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression Vickery Parke presents as a small, home-like assisted living community with many families praising the warmth and compassionate attitude of caregiving staff. The facility is frequently described as clean and well-kept, with comfortable rooms, a pleasant outdoor area, and a strong sense of community among residents. Several reviewers highlighted smooth, informative tours, opportunities for meal sampling, and affordable rates that make the community attractive to budget-constrained families. Care and staff Care quality is a clear strength when staff are present and consistent: reviewers cite attentive, proactive caregivers, responsive nursing personnel, and staff who ‘‘go above and beyond.’’ Families also noted effective coordination with hospice and therapy services and reassuring end-of-life support. However, a recurring operational pattern is inconsistent staffing and turnover. That instability is linked in reviews to delays in responsiveness, uneven caregiver conduct, and occasional lapses in communication between leadership and families. Dining and activities Dining feedback is mixed. Positive comments describe inviting communal meals and invitations to try food during tours, but a consistent critique concerns menu quality and variety — reviewers described limited fresh produce, a reliance on simple or processed items, and a preference for more nutritious offerings. Activity programming is likewise variable: some families report well-designed, engaging activities and outings, while others find programming infrequent or insufficiently stimulating for residents who need more engagement. Memory care and safety Families seeking memory-care specialization should note that the community is not uniformly characterized as memory-care focused. Several reviewers questioned the depth of dementia-specific training and whether the facility is an optimal fit for people with advanced memory needs. There are also operational safety items to consider: reviewers raised concerns about call-button systems and other room-level safety features, indicating potential gaps in how resident requests are signaled and handled. Management, communication, and policies Management impressions are mixed. Many reviews praise individual managers or directors for hands-on involvement and improved communication, while others describe a decline in communication over time or slow follow-through on identified issues. Admissions and operational policies drew comment as well: a minimum respite-stay policy longer than some families wanted and occasional, more assertive sales follow-up during and after tours. When leadership is engaged, families report comfort and peace of mind; when leadership engagement lessens, families report increased concern. Notable patterns and decision guidance In sum, Vickery Parke may be a good fit for prospective residents and families who prioritize a small, community-oriented environment, compassionate day-to-day caregiving, cleanliness, and affordability. Prospective residents requiring a high level of dementia-specific care, consistent high-intensity activity programming, or a stronger, consistently reliable staffing model should carefully evaluate whether the facility’s current staffing, training, and safety systems meet those needs. Recommended next steps for interested families include: touring multiple times at different hours, asking for recent staffing and turnover metrics, reviewing sample menus and meal plans, confirming respite policies in writing, and discussing the facility’s dementia-care training and call-response procedures with leadership.

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    Location

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    Vickery Parke Assisted Living is located at 131 Vickery Dr, Central, SC, 29630.

    About Vickery Parke Assisted Living

    Brookdale Central offers a comprehensive array of senior living options tailored to meet the diverse needs of older adults. Residents can enjoy a relatively maintenance-free lifestyle designed for individuals aged 55 and over who are seeking an independent and vibrant social environment. For those who may require more support, the community provides residential living with a range of personalized assistance services that address activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, or medication management, all while helping residents maintain a fulfilling level of independence. The community’s progressive approach to care ensures that as health needs evolve, residents benefit from a smooth transition between care levels within the same campus environment.

    A highlight of Brookdale Central is the dedication to personalized care plans and engaging daily activities that promote well-being and quality of life. The accommodations are varied and thoughtfully designed to meet the preferences and needs of each resident, with different floor plans available. Residents can take advantage of a wide array of wellness-focused amenities and convenient services, all aimed at supporting an active and enriching lifestyle. Specially developed programs are in place to support individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, ensuring a safe and compassionate environment that prioritizes dignity and meaningful engagement.

    In addition to assisted living and memory care, Brookdale Central also provides access to skilled care for those who need a higher level of medical support than what is typically offered in assisted living settings. This continuum of care allows residents to remain within the familiar surroundings of the community even as their needs change, offering peace of mind to both individuals and their families. For those exploring various options, the community provides resources to help understand how personal assets, home sales, long-term care insurance, and available benefits for veterans and their spouses can help offset costs, as well as guidance on leveraging Medicare, Medicaid, and possible tax deductions.

    Overall, Brookdale Central is committed to offering a welcoming, supportive environment that empowers seniors to age well and enjoy each day to the fullest. The community prioritizes the well-being of its residents through individualized care, a vibrant schedule of social activities, and a setting designed for comfort, safety, and convenience. With its focus on fostering meaningful connections, providing educational resources, and adapting services as needs evolve, Brookdale Central is dedicated to making senior living both affordable and beneficial for all residents.

    About Brookdale

    Vickery Parke Assisted Living is managed by Brookdale.

    Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is the largest senior living operator in the United States, managing over 640 communities with capacity for approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states and employing around 36,000 associates. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded since 2005, Brookdale solidified its market leadership through major acquisitions including American Retirement Corporation (2006) and Emeritus Senior Living (2014), making it the only national full-spectrum senior living company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale has topped the American Seniors Housing Association's ASHA 50 list and Argentum's largest providers list for multiple consecutive years.

    The company's comprehensive care continuum includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Brookdale's signature Clare Bridge program, developed over 30 years ago by dementia-care experts, provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through two distinct levels: Clare Bridge communities for comprehensive memory support and the Clare Bridge Solace program for advanced-stage dementia residents. The program is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and features secure environments, enclosed courtyards, Daily Path programming with six structured activities daily, and the InTouch technology platform offering personalized brain-stimulating games and therapeutic content.

    Brookdale's holistic Optimum Life® wellness approach balances six dimensions—Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Intellectual—implemented through signature programs including B-Fit (eight exercise class options), Brain Fit (mental fitness workouts), My Life Story (resident storytelling), EngagementPlus (interest-based connections), Growing Together (collaborative learning), and The Ageless Spirit (kindness and gratitude practices). The Embrace Family Partnership provides caregiver education and support for families of memory care residents.

    The company's Brookdale HealthPlus® care coordination model, winner of the 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award placing it among the top 1% of operators, is a technology-enabled healthcare service featuring dedicated RN Care Managers who proactively manage residents' health, coordinate care transitions, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Communities using HealthPlus report 78% fewer urgent care visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations, and 63% more completed annual wellness visits. The Personal Solutions program delivers hygiene products, medications, and daily necessities directly to residents' doors with discreet packaging and monthly billing convenience.

    Following a strategic divestiture of its home health and hospice operations to HCA Healthcare (completed December 2023), Brookdale now focuses exclusively on senior living operations while maintaining its position as the industry's largest operator, committed to its mission of enriching lives with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.

    People often ask...

    Vickery Parke Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,817 per month.

    Vickery Parke Assisted Living offers assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 131 Vickery Dr, Central, SC 29630.

    No, Vickery Parke Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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    In South Carolina, Disability Rights South Carolina — the state's federally designated protection & advocacy organization — independently inspects Community Residential Care Facilities and publishes its findings.

    License numberCRC-2323
    Facility typeCommunity Residential Care Facility
    LicenseeVICKERY PARKE LLC
    EffectiveJanuary 1st, 2026
    ExpiresDecember 31st, 2026

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