Stokes Residential Care, located at 2525 Saint Matthews Rd NE in Orangeburg, SC, offers assisted living, Alzheimer's care, memory care, and services for seniors who need some help with daily life but don't need round-the-clock nursing. Folks here can choose between private and semi-private rooms with their own showers, cable TV, laundry, and housekeeping, and they can bring their own furniture to make it feel more like home. The setting sits in a rural neighborhood that feels peaceful, and the place is close to shopping malls, restaurants, pharmacies, parks, and local hospitals like the Regional Medical Center and Bamberg County Hospital. Residents can get meals made with quality ingredients, medication support, diabetic and wound care, and incontinence care, with certified nurses available any time of day or night.
Stokes provides its "LifeCare program," which gives care tailored to each resident, whether they need help with grooming, are at risk of falls, or have memory challenges like dementia. You'll find a warm, secure environment with safety features like emergency call systems and surveillance, and folks can have visitors at any time. Small pets are allowed, and the grounds have outdoor patios, walking trails, enclosed gardens, and even a greenhouse, so there's a bit of fresh air close by. The community encourages staying active in body and mind, so there are arts and horticultural programs, a learning center, fitness rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a whirlpool bath, and spaces for events and devotionals. There's also an art studio, billiard room, game room, and a performing arts center. They schedule activities, outings, and worship, and offer transportation by bus or van for errands and appointments.
Stokes has supportive services like housekeeping, laundry, help with home upkeep, mail delivery, on-site postal services, and scheduled rides. The club house, lounges, community rooms, and gardens let seniors meet with friends or relax. The staff helps with any mobility concerns, supports those who can't stay clean or groomed on their own, and offers medication reminders and management. There's a focus on small-group, neighborhood living, and the care team gives individual attention, with guided tours to see everything in person. Stokes Residential Care offers levels of support from independent living services to respite care and continuing care for seniors, so families in Orangeburg can find the right amount of help, even if residents don't need full-time skilled nursing.
