Portrait Hill - The Retreat in Chapin, South Carolina, offers a peaceful place for seniors, where the community sits next to natural beauty and has a focus on a comfortable, supported life. The community sits in The Retreat At Portrait H neighborhood, where homes range in size from smaller one-level homes to large single-family homes between about 1,080 and 5,000 square feet, with brick, stone, or cement/concrete exteriors, and attached garages. The buildings often use a slab foundation and include guest suites, in-law suites, finished sunrooms, walk-in closets, and attic storage, with some homes looking out over a pond or landscaped backyards with patios and porches, offering calm views for the residents. The inside layouts come with hand scraped hardwoods, tile, carpet, or laminate floors; master bathrooms feature large bathing gardens, double vanities, soaking tubs, and stand-alone showers. Kitchens come with double ovens, gas cooktops, built-in ranges, pantries, granite counters, dishwashers, and island space for easy meal prep, and some have gourmet touches such as subway tile backsplashes.
The Retreat keeps groups small, with a community limit of 6 residents, and has homes designed for privacy and ease. Seniors can choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom setups, each with furnishings, private bathrooms, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and telephone lines to stay in touch with family and friends. For those who need help, there's daily assistance with dressing, meal preparation and service, medication management, and special care for health needs including diabetes-friendly menus or allergy-sensitive dining, with nutrition and safety always important. A professional chef and attentive staff handle all meals, serving restaurant-style choices with all-day dining. There's housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and family support available too, so chores don't become a worry for residents. The staff makes detailed medication plans for every person, checks doses, and offers reminders or full assistance as needed-and there's respite care too, for short stays and caregiver relief.
For community life, The Retreat gives residents access to a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness room, movie theater, library, arts room, and outdoor paths for walking or just sitting by the pond. Neighborhood amenities include an amphitheater, miles of trails, green spaces, a playground, and sidewalks for safe strolling. Residents can join regular social activities, fitness classes, movie nights, or resident-run programs, and there's always a music or arts program on the calendar. The HOA handles common areas and green space upkeep so outdoor spaces stay tidy and pleasant. Most homes, built between 2017 and 2022, offer modern appliances and energy features like split cooling systems and are hooked up to public water and sewer. The Retreat sits close to doctors' offices, pharmacies, hospitals, and parks, making it easy to get to healthcare or spend time outside. Staff at Portrait Hill - The Retreat focus on helping residents live independently, with the right balance of hands-on support and respect for privacy and choice, so seniors feel safe, known, and part of a caring group, whether staying long-term or just for a short respite.
