Blue Ridge of Sumter

    1761 Pinewood Rd, Sumter, SC 29154
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.8ยท21 reviews

    Neat organized facility, caring staff

    I live here and am very pleased. The facility is top-notch-neat, organized, and well maintained-and the staff are amazing, genuinely caring, and proactively helpful, so I feel excellently cared for. I highly recommend this great place; I have no complaints, though it isn't absolutely perfect.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.76ยท(21)

    Overall rating

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

      1.7
    • Staff

      2.1
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Caring and attentive staff
    • Proactive assistance with daily needs
    • Organized and neat facility appearance
    • Respectful staffโ€“resident interactions
    • Positive family recommendations

    Cons

    • Inconsistent nursing coverage and clinical oversight
    • Delays in staff responsiveness to resident needs
    • Gaps in respiratory and oxygen-therapy management
    • Weak fall-prevention and bed-safety protocols
    • Inconsistent hygiene and bathing schedules
    • Cleanliness and odor concerns in rooms and common areas
    • HVAC and room-temperature control problems
    • Restrictive and inconsistently applied visitation policies
    • Poor communication and discharge/billing administration
    • Inadequate housekeeping and laundry supervision
    • Limited availability of basic amenities and supplies
    • Gaps in incident-response procedures and family communication

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for this facility present a wide range of experiences, from strong praise to serious concerns. Several families described compassionate, proactive staff and an orderly environment where residents received attentive help with daily needs. At the same time, other families reported operational and clinical gaps that affected care continuity and resident comfort. Overall, the pattern suggests inconsistent performance across shifts or units rather than uniformly good or uniformly poor operation.

    Care and clinical oversight: Feedback indicates variability in clinical coverage and responsiveness. Positive accounts emphasize helpful aides and attentive staff, while negative accounts describe difficulty locating nurses, delayed responses to call bells, and instances where respiratory care and oxygen management were not handled to family expectations. There are also concerns about skin care, infection-related illnesses, and fall risk associated with bed-safety practices. One reviewer noted filing a formal report regarding staff conduct, and at least one health-department complaint was referenced; these indicate isolated but serious concerns that prospective families may want to investigate further.

    Staff and communication: Staff behavior and communication are described inconsistently. Several reviewers complimented caring, respectful interactions and proactive assistance. Conversely, others described rude supervision in housekeeping or lapses in cooperation, staff who were non-communicative on phone inquiries, and poor coordination during transitions. Family access and visitation policies were described as restrictive or inconsistently enforced, which contributed to frustration in some cases.

    Facilities, cleanliness, and amenities: Facility-level issues raised include room-temperature control problems (rooms reported excessively hot or lacking heat), odor and general cleanliness concerns in rooms and common areas, and shortcomings in housekeeping and laundry oversight. Basic amenities such as in-room TVs, ice availability, and other supplies were sometimes missing or inconsistently available. These operational issues were linked by families to overall comfort and infection-control worries.

    Dining, activities, and operations: Review summaries contain limited detail about dining and programmed activities; when mentioned, concerns focus more on operational continuity (access to ice, timely bathing, and visitation) than on structured engagement. Administrative areas such as discharge paperwork, billing, and Medicare-related processes were singled out as confusing or poorly handled by some reviewers, suggesting opportunities for clearer procedures and family communication.

    Recommendations for prospective families: Given the mixed feedback, families should consider an in-person visit that includes review of staffing levels, shift coverage, emergency and respiratory care protocols, fall-prevention measures, infection-control practices, and the facility's complaint/incident-response procedures. Ask for recent inspection reports, clarification on visitation rules, examples of staff training and supervision, and specifics about billing and discharge processes. Observing multiple shifts and speaking with current families may help provide a more complete picture of day-to-day consistency.

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    Location

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    Blue Ridge of Sumter is located at 1761 Pinewood Rd, Sumter, SC, 29154.

    About Blue Ridge of Sumter

    Blue Ridge of Sumter provides inpatient nursing and rehabilitative care, and offers nursing home care for people who need support with daily living or medical needs, and folks who want to take a tour can use their "Schedule Tour" option if they're considering moving in, and they can also see neighborhood reviews and information about what's around, which can help families get a sense of the place before deciding. The community has a range of services, including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care, home care, and offers both short-term rehab and long-term stays for those who need extra help over time or while recovering. The staff includes licensed nurses and skilled therapists, and they've set up personalized care plans for each resident, including those who need help with activities or have memory issues. The building has studio room layouts, and the community offers modern amenities that focus on comfort and dignity, while also aiming to keep the space feeling warm and welcoming, which is nice if you value a good setting. People get around-the-clock attention and nursing care, and the center tries to support a good quality of life with things like social activities, recreational programs, and respite care options for temporary stays. Families should know Blue Ridge of Sumter currently holds a 1-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and a 5.9 out of 10 overall rating, which is worth considering when making a choice. Residents here get specialized care for both rehab and longer-term needs, with the staff working to make sure each person feels as comfortable and cared for as possible, and although there's plenty of information about the types of care and services, there aren't many extra details about what each of those includes.

    People often ask...

    Blue Ridge of Sumter offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1761 Pinewood Rd, Sumter, SC 29154.

    No, Blue Ridge of Sumter does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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