TerraBella Summerville sits in Summerville, South Carolina, right along the medical corridor, and the whole place is designed as a single-floor community for adults over 55, with wide, easy-to-use walkways, handicap access throughout, and everything on one level, so you don't have to worry about stairs. The building welcomes you with a shaded front portico where you'll find rocking chairs, and there's a secure courtyard out back, along with a community garden and outdoor patios, so you can spend time outside or watch others tend to the flowers and vegetables. Inside, common areas have fireplaces and comfortable seats for quiet chats or reading, and the dining room stands out with polished wood floors, big wooden tables, and chandeliers, where chef-prepared meals are served every day.
There are private apartment homes and cozy suites for residents, and rooms come with individualized climate control, telephone hookup, Wi-Fi, closet space, and are unfurnished so you can bring your own things if you want, plus there's space for smaller pets, though no large dogs are allowed. Both independent and assisted living are available, and specialized staff offer memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, along with skilled nursing and short-term respite care, providing 24-hour supervision by staff and a nurse on site part-time. They help with personal care tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, medications, and reminders for meals or health checks. Memory care is set up for safety and comfort, with secure areas and specially trained staff focused on cueing, redirection, and evidence-based support for memory loss.
Residents can join activities like Bingo, arts and crafts, social events, group fitness, religious services, and live music, plus there are outings for shopping and community events, and the staff runs daily wellness programs aiming to support emotional, physical, social, and spiritual needs. The "Disappearing Mind" podcast and the "Time to Get Ready" documentary offer real stories and information about dementia, while planning resources help with financial details and insurance, including check and credit card payments and long-term care insurance. A concierge service will help with reservations and travel plans, and there's housekeeping, laundry, linen, and maintenance services to keep things tidy, with window washing and even changing light bulbs offered. There's also on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy and a professional beauty salon and barber shop.
Their Sensations Dining, Celebrations, Dimensions Health & Wellness, Expressions Concierge, Impressions Housekeeping & Maintenance, and Connections Transportation programs make daily life more comfortable and easier to manage, so residents can focus on socializing, hobbies, or just relaxing. For those who need help moving around, ambulatory and two-person transfer help is available, and the building's entirely wheelchair accessible. There are cable TVs in the common rooms, computer areas, plenty of games and recreational activities, and secure parking for guests.
The staff aims to make day-to-day life safe, healthy, and comfortable, and encourages friendships as residents share meals, attend wellness classes, and join in on events. Tours are available for those who want to see the apartments, grounds, and meet staff and current residents firsthand before deciding, so folks can get a real sense of the community.
