SC Episcopal Home at Still Hopes sits at 1 Still Hopes Drive in West Columbia, South Carolina, on a wide, relaxing property with about 44 wooded acres, where more than 500 people live and over 700 staff members work daily. The main building, which is called the Gabriel Alexander Guignard House, dates back to 1910 and stands out with its red brick and Georgian Revival style, showing off a big two-story portico with paired Ionic columns and a wraparound porch, and this historic house is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, so you see the old charm right away as you come in. The community offers many types of living, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, along with apartments, private suites with roomy living areas and private baths, cottages with two-car garages, and open floor plans, all surrounded by colorful landscaping and plenty of outdoor space for walks or gathering with friends, and there are options like Greenway supportive living, HopeWell apartments, and concierge suites that offer comfort but also privacy if you want it. Still Hopes is a nonprofit, Episcopal-sponsored organization, but welcomes adults of all faiths, and the tradition continues on through the on-site Episcopal Chapel and chaplain while activities and events for seniors center around the homey neighborhoods and the spacious Wellness Center where everyone can join in ways that fit their needs and wants best.
Residents have care and help for all levels of need, whether that's help around the house through services like maintenance and chores, or more support through home care, in-house therapy, or 24-hour nursing for those who need it most, and there's a dedicated Director of Health Services making sure the care stays at a high standard. There's a big focus on allowing each person to reach for their personal best each day, whether that's through daily activities, the Community Wellness Center, or special short-term stays for folks recovering from hospital visits or for caregivers who need to take a break, which is something a lot of places don't always offer. The Sanders R Guignard Rehabilitation at Still Hopes brings extra therapy and rehab, and the programs through Solutions for Living at Home extend support beyond the main campus if needed. Still Hopes offers professional help for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other memory issues, and provides everything from social events to individual nursing care, always with trained, kind caregivers. The place remains mission-focused, working to be a comfortable, helpful, and beautiful setting, with leafy grounds and easy access, where the goal is for every older adult to feel at home and cared for, whether in the historic mansion with its tall columns or a sunny apartment or cottage full of light and the sound of birds in the trees.
