Vickery Park, located in Central, South Carolina, is an assisted living community that supports residents requiring assistance with daily activities in a home-like environment. This facility is designed for individuals who need some help with activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and other personal care needs while promoting as much independence as possible. In addition to general assisted living, Vickery Park offers memory care services for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, aiming to provide a secure and structured environment tailored to these needs.
Care and medical support at Vickery Park encompasses a range of services delivered by professional nurses and caregivers trained to assist with daily living activities. The facility provides wound care, diabetes management, incontinence care, ambulatory support, and hospice care as needed. Occupational and physical therapy services are available to residents requiring rehabilitation or support in maintaining mobility and independence. Medication management ensures that residents receive their prescriptions accurately and on time. For residents with specific requirements, such as those needing assistance with podiatry, these healthcare services are coordinated as needed. Memory care programming is available for individuals with cognitive impairments, although reviewers suggest that there may be opportunities to enhance staff training specifically in dementia care.
Vickery Park residents have access to a variety of amenities designed to support social interaction and personal well-being. These include a barber and beauty salon, clubs and community groups, fitness programs—including yoga—and regularly scheduled activities such as bingo, music sessions, and church services. Laundry and dry cleaning services are provided, and housekeeping helps maintain a clean and comfortable living environment. The community also supports residents by offering personal assistance with some aspects of bathing, dressing, and toileting, while encouraging self-care with eating.
Transportation at Vickery Park is provided through a complimentary service. This is available to residents for both medical and non-medical purposes, such as attending medical appointments or participating in community outings and events. The transportation assistance aims to support residents' continued engagement with the broader community and facilitate access to healthcare or social activities as required.
Resident and family feedback indicates a generally positive experience at Vickery Park regarding staff friendliness, cleanliness, and the welcoming atmosphere, with particular satisfaction noted in personal attention, safety measures, and prompt responses to raised concerns. Nonetheless, some families report challenges with consistent communication from the facility, especially regarding changes in care or resident needs, as well as concerns about staff turnover and specialized memory care training. Activities are appreciated by many, though some suggest broadening the variety and depth to better stimulate residents. While day-to-day medical and personal care generally meet expectations, feedback highlights the importance of ongoing staff training and stable staffing levels, particularly for those with more advanced care requirements.
Costs at this community start at $1,900 and range up to $3,395. The average price in the community is $3,239, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,248. 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.
