Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is located in West Columbia, South Carolina, and provides a continuum of care that includes nursing home services and additional continuing care retirement community (CCRC) options. The community offers several levels of care, encompassing independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Since being certified as a Medicare participant in 2011, Still Hopes has aimed to accommodate a wide range of resident needs within its well-maintained campus, supporting approximately 19 occupants in the nursing facility at any given time.
Medical and therapeutic support at Still Hopes includes around-the-clock care by licensed practical nurses, pain management, diabetes care, incontinence care, and ambulatory care. Residents have access to a variety of therapy services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Podiatry services are also available to help address foot health needs. The facility is equipped with a memory care program for those with cognitive impairments, and respite care is offered for short-term stays. Coordination between medical staff, therapists, and families is further supported by resident and family counseling services and a chaplain available for spiritual needs. Additional amenities offered include a laundry and dry-cleaning service, on-site barber and beauty salon, wellness programs, chapel, active clubs and affinity groups, and community-building activities.
While independent living and rehabilitation services at Still Hopes are consistently praised by residents and their families—highlighting the positive environment, attentive staff, and engaging amenities—there are noted concerns as resident needs intensify. Families of those in assisted living sometimes report issues related to communication with management and front-line caregivers, as well as perceived inconsistencies in the quality and responsiveness of care. Critiques include lapses in medical attention, staff turnover, and occasional dissatisfaction with food quality and overall value relative to cost. Facility upgrades, such as expansions to Trinity Commons and healthcare center renovations, reflect Still Hopes’ commitment to evolving resident and community needs. Still Hopes is able to support a wide range of clinical, physical, and social needs, especially for those who remain active or who are in rehabilitation, but families should carefully consider care expectations if more intensive support may eventually be required.
Costs at this community start at $3,413 and range up to $6,585. The average price in the community is $4,999, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,485. The cost of nursing homes 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.
