TerraBella Windsor Lake sits right by the water in Columbia, South Carolina, and you'll see the craftsman-style buildings with their neat, well-tended lawns as soon as you arrive, and folks will find that there's a southern hospitality in the air. The staff is friendly and quick to help with anything at all, offering care at every hour, no matter the day, and the grounds have wide paved paths where residents and their pets can take a stroll, relax under covered pavilions, or sit by the lake to take in the view. The community's been running for around thirty years now, so there's a good history of support and care in place, with different living options like independent living, assisted living, memory care for dementia, skilled nursing, adult day care, and all sorts of matched care, so when things change for someone's health, no one needs to leave the place they're used to.
Residents can choose to live in suites or apartments-one-bedroom or two-bedroom-with wood-style bathroom floors, grab bars, lots of space, and beach-themed touches on the walls. The pet policy allows people to bring their animals, and smoking isn't allowed inside. There are plenty of common areas: there's a library with a full shelf of books, indoor walking paths, a clubhouse with a piano and fireplace, and a game room with billiards, chess, cards, and vending machines. The beauty salon and barber shop, with real salon chairs and hair dryers, help folks look and feel good, while the fitness center has ellipticals, bikes, a rowing machine, and TRX straps for people wanting to keep moving. Residents get meals in several dining rooms, some with lake views and others set up for al fresco dining, and the kitchen and menus have been planned to meet everyone's tastes and health needs. Meal service is always provided and restaurant-style dining's a standard, with a chef on staff, so there's little to worry about when it comes to food.
There's a steady schedule of activities-social hours, movies, fitness classes, holiday parties, games, guest lectures, and outings to nearby parks and attractions, and those who want to study or spend quiet time can use the well-stocked library or join a devotional service either onsite or outside. The staff runs programs that cover health, wellness, recreation, education, and transportation. Maintenance and housekeeping teams keep things tidy by scrubbing floors, washing windows, changing bulbs, and even taking care of the fans. For moving around town, complimentary chauffeured transportation is available, and there are wheelchair-accessible showers and ramps throughout the community. For those who need extra care, there's physical and occupational therapy right on site, plus hospice, home health, and skilled nursing services, so the level of support can rise when needed without changing rooms or buildings. The community welcomes pets, focuses on each person's independence, and keeps all spaces smoke-free indoors. Along with all of that, there's a podcast for advice and support on dementia, lots of senior care articles for families to read, and resources for caregivers. Residents often find comfort in the structure of daily life, easy socializing, and the flexible help that lets every person age as gracefully as possible, and, overall, the place is built for people to feel safe, comfortable, and respected-whether they're looking to stay busy, enjoy some peace by the lake, or need specialized support over time.
