Helena Square is an assisted living community located in Port Royal, South Carolina. The facility is designed to offer personalized support and care for older adults who require assistance with daily activities while maintaining a homelike environment. Helena Square features a smaller community model, which encourages more individualized attention and the development of close relationships among residents and staff.
Care at Helena Square includes access to licensed nurses who provide ongoing health and wellness monitoring. The community offers a structured medication management program, ensuring that medications are administered accurately and on schedule. Residents benefit from regular scheduled doctor’s appointments organized by the staff, as well as proactive medical oversight that includes communication with family members about their loved ones’ healthcare needs and updates.
Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) is available for residents who need full support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, tailored to individual care plans. Laundry and dry cleaning services are provided for residents’ convenience and comfort. Mental wellness and general wellness programs are available to support emotional well-being and physical health. Helena Square also offers yoga classes as part of its focus on overall wellness.
Residents can make use of amenities including an on-site barber and beauty salon, and participate in a variety of clubs and community groups. Social engagement is further promoted through a full schedule of activities such as bingo, crafts, social hours, religious services, live music, and movie nights. While many residents find the activity offerings enjoyable and sufficient, some have requested more options suited to highly active individuals.
Transportation at Helena Square is provided through scheduled services. This transportation is available for both medical appointments and non-medical outings, supporting residents in attending healthcare visits as well as participating in community activities and errands.
Feedback from residents and families highlights the community’s attentive and compassionate staff, a comfortable and safe environment, cleanliness, and regular health updates. The dining program receives positive remarks for allowing meal choice and meal quality, though opinions about the food can vary. Helena Square’s approach centers on offering peace of mind to families and fostering a supportive, interactive setting for residents.
Costs at this community start at $3,040 and range up to $4,000. The average price in the community is $3,530, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,466. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.