Rolling Green Village sits on 175 acres in Greenville, South Carolina, and you can spot its lakes, walking trails, and lots of green space the minute you arrive, and when people visit, the residents and staff wave, say hello, and make newcomers feel welcome right away. The community started about 25 years ago and people say it's earned a reputation for being a good place for retirement living, and that comes across in everyday life, whether you're strolling the paved paths, fishing for bass and brim in the lakes with the catch-and-release program, or just watching the geese by the water. It's a Life Plan Community, sometimes called a Continuing Care Retirement Community, which means you can live independently but have the option to get more care as you need it, so spouses or friends can stay near each other if one's health changes, and the health center's highly rated and offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehab-all right on the same property.
The place feels peaceful and friendly, with a not-for-profit, Christian mission and a non-denominational faith-based approach that doesn't push any one faith but gives a sense of purpose, and a board of local business leaders oversees how things run, with Life Care Services in charge of management. People here spend time however they want, joining in on recreational activities like shuffleboard, social outings, and art in the creative studio with its kiln, or taking exercise classes in the indoor saltwater pool or using the cardio equipment at the wellness center, and the club room, billiards room, library (with the bookmobile rolling up every other Monday), and residents lounge are always open for people to visit or read. There's a sunroom, screened porch, courtyard, golf course, club room, and community calendar with quarterly educational classes and upcoming events, plus planned transportation for getting around or making it to doctor appointments at local hospitals-their preferred vendors, they call them.
Residents pick from a variety of living options, whether it's patio homes, cottages, or apartments, with choices of studio, one, two, or three bedrooms, and most units come with private bathrooms, kitchens with stocked cabinets, patios or balconies, extra storage, washers and dryers, emergency call systems, and cable or satellite TV service, which people find convenient for daily life. The new expansion will add 128 more independent living apartment homes, cottage homes, and something they call hybrid-style carriage homes, and each one lets folks enjoy the outdoors and scenic views right out their door. Some folks like independent living, others might need RGV Home Care, adult day care, or memory support, and everyone pays only for the care they use since Rolling Green Village uses a fee-for-service model, not a big buy-in plan. The licensed area runs on a monthly fee of $4,500 and the health center is Medicare licensed, so medical care is always available if it's needed.
There are four dining venues where residents eat, with the main dining room described often as outstanding by those who've eaten there, and the kitchen staff keeps things varied. Some enjoy the creative arts studio for crafts and painting, and the outlook onto the courtyard or lakes makes the place feel open and relaxing. The faith-based but non-denominational culture means the community welcomes all, and there's always a friendly face nearby. For those looking to plan a visit, there's a "Community" area for guided in-person tours, a calendar of social events, and a community gallery stocked with photos showing what life's like both inside and outdoors. Rolling Green Village tries to make day-to-day life easy, offering maintenance-free living, wellness programs, and a calendar full of ways for residents to stay active, meet neighbors, or just unwind while feeling safe in a gated environment.
