Pee Dee Gardens in Florence, South Carolina, is an assisted-living community designed for residents who need help with daily tasks while still valuing independence. Licensed staff provide routine support with bathing, dressing, mobility and medication reminders, and the community can also accept short-term or respite stays when space is available.

Beyond standard assisted living, the community maintains a secured setting and offers specialized medical oversight. Diabetes management is available, and a speech therapist can be scheduled for residents who need help with communication or swallowing issues. On-site services include incontinence and ambulatory care, comprehensive memory care in areas built to accommodate cognitive loss, and a hospice program for end-of-life support. A nurse is on staff, and visiting or on-call professionals—occupational and physical therapists, a podiatrist, and other clinicians—coordinate care plans. Medication management is handled by trained personnel to help reduce errors and maintain consistent dosing.

Apartments come in several layouts, and not all units include every feature. Depending on availability, residents may choose suites with kitchenettes, cable or satellite television, Wi-Fi, and individual climate control. The property is pet friendly, has outdoor sitting areas, accessible bathrooms, and designated parking for residents and visitors.

Daily meals are prepared on-site and served in a communal dining room. Menus are created to meet nutritional guidelines and can be modified for physician-ordered diets or personal preferences. Staff members monitor intake when needed, and snacks are available between meals.

Residents have access to a range of life-enrichment options. The community schedules social outings, live music events, happy hours, birthday celebrations, dances, and intergenerational programs. Indoors, there are climate-controlled walking paths, a library and computer lounge, and a multipurpose activity center. Outdoor courtyards are open to residents who prefer fresh air and informal gatherings.