Carolina Gardens at Laurens sits on a quiet residential street just one block from West Main Street in Laurens, South Carolina. The building's old, historic style has now been made into an assisted living community for adults 55 and over, and its location puts travel within easy reach by being close to I-26, I-385, I-85, and even the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Residents often enjoy seeing deer and hummingbirds in the open wooded backyard, and there's a vegetable garden where deer come to feed, plus places outdoors for watching birds, sitting in the garden, or walking on paths. Inside, there are common areas where people gather, a fitness room, a spa and wellness room, and a space for movie nights. Meal service is provided with attention to special diets and room service is also available. Both private and semi-private rooms or studios are available, some with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and telephones.
Carolina Gardens at Laurens offers different levels of care including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, and even respite and hospice services so residents can get help when health needs change. The staff provide support for daily activities like dressing, bathing, transferring, grooming, and medication management, and they help folks use walkers or wheelchairs when needed. Safety is a concern, so the community uses an emergency alert system and has staff on duty around the clock. There are in-house services for laundry, cleaning, and haircuts or barbering. They offer structured programs for activities, devotional services both onsite and offsite, and transportation for errands or appointments. Residents can join community-sponsored activities and even help run clubs, and special programs are offered for those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia to help prevent wandering and reduce confusion.
Health services include diabetic care, incontinence care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, all coordinated with the help of nurses and outside therapists as needed. Pets are allowed, and the backyard lets nature come right up to the door, it's nice to watch the wildlife. Furnished living spaces and extra amenities like high-speed internet make things comfortable and convenient. The published pricing structure is straightforward, showing different monthly rates for the room types. Licensure from the state of South Carolina is current. Carolina Gardens at Laurens tries to help every resident live as independently as possible while offering extra hands wherever they're needed.
