The Retreat at Carolina Bay in Hartsville, SC is an assisted-living community that concentrates on providing day-to-day support with personal tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and mobility assistance. Residents who require diabetic oversight can receive help with glucose monitoring and insulin management, and families looking for temporary placement after a hospital stay can take advantage of the community’s respite and short-term stay program.

Additional safeguards are built into the setting. The entire campus is a secured community, helping reduce the risk of wandering and offering families peace of mind. Care staff is on site around the clock to respond to urgent needs, coordinate with outside physicians, and schedule transportation to local medical appointments when required.

Apartments and suites vary in size and layout. Some residences feature wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, individual climate control, cable or satellite television service, and in-room Wi-Fi, while others are more streamlined for residents who prefer a simpler space. Handicap-accessible common areas, a central fireplace, multiple outdoor sitting areas, and on-site parking round out the residential offerings. The Retreat is also pet-friendly, but policies can differ by building and unit type, so prospective residents should confirm availability.

Dining is included in the monthly rate and is served restaurant-style in a central dining room. Meals are prepared to accommodate low-sodium and no-sugar diets, and an all-day dining program lets residents eat on their own schedule rather than fixed meal times. Guest meals are available for visiting friends or relatives, and snacks and beverages are on hand between regular service periods.

Residents can fill their calendars with fitness classes such as yoga or chair yoga, water exercise in the swimming pool, karaoke evenings, live-music sessions, and routine social outings. A dedicated activity center hosts clubs that range from book discussions to hobby groups, and intergenerational programs bring in local youth for joint projects and holiday events. The community maintains outdoor walking paths where residents are allowed to stroll independently or with staff, and reminiscence and sensory-based programs support those living with cognitive change. A library and computer lounge, happy hours, birthday celebrations, and frequent community gatherings provide additional opportunities for engagement.