Harbison Shores Assisted Living and Memory Care sits in Irmo, South Carolina, and is managed by Tarantino Senior Living Communities, LLC. The community puts a strong focus on family support, keeping residents safe, cherished, and respected in their daily lives. Residents can have pets and live in private suites with living rooms, bedrooms, large closets, and private baths, and many bring their own furniture and belongings to feel at home. The grounds have paved walking trails lined with crepe myrtle trees, a landscaped courtyard, and shaded patios for relaxation. Staff members go through training in ethics and care standards and provide support 24 hours a day, including specialized help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. There's a part-time nurse on staff, along with professionally trained caregivers for both assisted living and memory care residents.
The Memory Care Program gives extra care to seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other forms of memory loss and has a dedicated, stable staff to help reduce confusion. Residents in this area live in secured private apartments, spending time in common dining and activity rooms built to encourage social and physical involvement. The facility helps with scheduled transportation for medical appointments, shopping, or outings, and coordinates therapy services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Activities fill the days with arts and crafts, games, music, movies, and recreation, as well as organized trips out and religious services offered onsite. Staff also help with Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance when it's needed.
Harbison Shores offers all-inclusive amenities such as weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, linen care, and extra laundry services if required. Residents get resort-style dining with chef-prepared meals, including diabetic-friendly and special diets. There's a salon and beauty shop, an onsite movie theatre with surround sound, a library, and computer rooms. Studio and one-bedroom apartments come in different sizes, with Wi-Fi, cable TV, and kitchenettes in some units. The facility is licensed under CRC-1932 and provides a safe and secure home, complete with accessibility features like ambulatory and wheelchair assistance, plus medication management and regular health assessments. Families can take virtual tours or request more details, and the community stays connected through newsletters and resources for both residents and family members. Daily life here is shaped by kindness, safety, and a respect for each person's needs, with Elaine, the director, known for her steady hand in running the Memory Care Program and addressing any issues that come up.
