Swansgate Retirement Community

    400 Swansgate Pl, Greenville, SC, 29605
    4.4 · 43 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Gated secure clean friendly convenient

    I live here and appreciate the gated, secure, impeccably kept community-beautiful apartments, a neat clubhouse and pool, friendly residents, and warm Southern hospitality. It's quiet, age-friendly, maintenance-free (landscaping and exterior work handled), with prompt maintenance and continuous security monitoring, and very close to downtown and the hospital. It's on the pricey side, but the cleanliness, safety, and amenities make it worth it for me.

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    4.40 · 43 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • well-maintained landscaping and exterior upkeep
    • maintenance services included / maintenance-free living
    • age-friendly design and accessibility
    • clean, neat, and well-kept grounds
    • continuous security monitoring
    • gated community and overall sense of safety
    • prompt maintenance response
    • friendly, welcoming, and hospitable residents
    • strong sense of community and family atmosphere
    • attractive homes and apartments
    • amenities including pool and clubhouse
    • suitable event spaces (gatherings, wedding parties)
    • convenient location close to downtown, hospital, and Greenville activities
    • quiet and peaceful environment
    • secure pricing options mentioned for older adults

    Cons

    • higher cost / expensive

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews for Swansgate Retirement Community is strongly positive, with frequent praise for the physical condition of the property, the social atmosphere, and the location. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the community’s tidy, landscaped grounds and the fact that exterior upkeep is handled for residents, which contributes to a maintenance-free living experience. The property is described as well-kept, neat, and attractive, with beautiful homes and apartments that convey southern charm and a pleasant aesthetic.

    Facilities and amenities receive consistent commendation. The community’s pool and clubhouse are mentioned multiple times as valued amenities, and reviewers note that the clubhouse and kitchen are used for social gatherings and even wedding parties, indicating flexible and well-kept event spaces. These amenities seem to support an active social life for residents. However, explicit details about dining services or formal care programs are not present in the reviews provided; reviewers focus primarily on community spaces, outdoor upkeep, and recreational amenities rather than on meal quality or clinical care services.

    Security, maintenance, and management practices are described favorably. The community is characterized as gated, quiet, and secure, with continuous security monitoring noted. Maintenance service is described as prompt, and the management’s handling of landscaping and exterior work is repeatedly praised for keeping the property looking good. One review specifically references secure pricing for elderly residents, suggesting some attention to financial predictability for older adults, though no detailed pricing structure is provided in the summaries.

    Community culture and interpersonal aspects are another major strength. Reviewers emphasize friendly, welcoming residents and heartwarming hospitality among neighbors and staff. The overall tone suggests a close-knit, family-like environment where residents feel comfortable and invited into community life. Words and phrases like “friendly people,” “great community,” and “southern charm” recur, underscoring the social warmth and amiable atmosphere.

    Location and accessibility are additional positive themes. Multiple reviewers cite an excellent location—close to downtown, the hospital, and Greenville activities—which makes the community convenient for accessing services, entertainment, and medical care. Reviewers also describe the community as easy to access and well-situated for older adults who want proximity to urban amenities while living in a quieter residential setting.

    The primary negative point appearing in the summaries is cost: one of the few concerns mentioned is that the community is “high cost” or more expensive than alternatives. Aside from that, negative feedback is minimal or absent in the provided summaries. There is also a lack of commentary on certain operational aspects: none of the summaries give detailed information about clinical care quality, staffing levels, specialized health services, or dining program specifics. If those areas are important to a prospective resident or family, they would require direct inquiry because the reviews focus mostly on community life, upkeep, and amenities rather than medical or culinary services.

    In conclusion, the reviews portray Swansgate Retirement Community as an attractive, secure, and sociable retirement option with well-maintained grounds, desirable amenities (pool and clubhouse), and a warm resident culture. Its convenient location near downtown and the hospital is a notable advantage. The principal drawback mentioned is a higher cost, and there is limited publicly shared information in these summaries about clinical care, dining, and specific staff qualifications. Prospective residents should consider visiting to verify details about care services and pricing, but based on these reviews the community appears to offer a high-quality, maintenance-free living environment with strong social opportunities and good management of facilities and security.

    Location

    Map showing location of Swansgate Retirement Community

    About Swansgate Retirement Community

    Swansgate Retirement Community sits in Greenville, South Carolina, on 42 acres of green space where seniors aged 55 and older find a calm place to live with friends nearby, and the whole area gives a sense of belonging with 165 single-family homes and 24 condos. Residents can pick from senior apartments, villas, condos, or multi-family homes that come with features like private bathrooms, kitchenettes, washers, dryers, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and air conditioning, and rooms range from about 1,627 to 1,986 square feet, mostly meant for folks who want to keep their independence while having a little help close by if they need it. The community does offer various levels of care including assisted living, independent living, memory care for dementia, and sometimes even nursing services, though not for people needing full-time skilled nursing, and they also have home care with aides who help with daily activities.

    Dining choices include a dining room with all-day and restaurant-style service, meals made by a chef, and options for allergies and diabetes, so everyone can find something safe and tasty, and people say the meals here earn high marks, which matters when dinner is a big part of the day. You get regular housekeeping, laundry, and even a concierge, and the grounds feature an outdoor pool, patio, tennis court, scenic pond, and gazebo, plus inside amenities like a library, billiards, arts room, game room, theater, salon/barbershop, fitness center, spa/sauna, and more, so there's a place for almost any hobby or interest, from movie nights and arts and crafts to fitness or just sharing a meal with neighbors.

    There are resident-run activities, holiday parties, and daily programs that encourage getting together, staying physically active, and keeping mentally sharp, and the staff have a reputation for being friendly, welcoming, and helpful, making the place feel less like an institution and more like a neighborhood, where folks look out for one another. Safety is a focus, too, with an emergency alert system, sprinkler systems, and handicap accessible features in both the apartments and common areas. Transportation, personal care, medication reminders, walking and wheelchair assistance, and move-in help are on hand for everyday life, while people who move here often mention the ease of services and the comfort of maintenance-free living.

    Swansgate Retirement Community gets high reviews, averaging 4.4 out of 5, recognized for its friendly staff, good activities, and meals, and it holds a respected spot both in South Carolina and Greenville for senior communities, with community sentiment at 4.2 out of 5, and information availability at 5 out of 5 according to My Caring Plan. The community stays up to date by sharing info on its website and has a full calendar of events, including wellness programs, educational classes, social gatherings, and support services, all aimed at helping residents stay active, engaged, and safe, so people can enjoy their retirement in a stable, social, and easy-to-navigate community without too much stress.

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