Canterfield of Bluffton in Ridgeland, SC delivers three levels of residency—Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care—so residents can move along a continuum without leaving the community. The team is prepared for complex medical profiles, including residents who wander day or night, present elopement risks, exhibit combative or other behavioral issues, stay up all night, use oxygen, require specialized diets, are under 60, or manage diabetes with oral medications or injections. Advanced dementia care is supported, and individualized care plans are updated as conditions change.
Care is maintained through a 24-hour nurse on call, background-checked staff, an awake night shift, and on-site 24-hour security. Safety features include a fenced rear area, alarmed doors, in-room pull cords, and optional personal emergency response systems. Medical professionals visit for podiatry, and a therapy room is available for rehabilitation services. Residents who need total help with bathing, dressing, eating, or toileting receive that assistance, and the team can facilitate transfers for those who use walkers, wheelchairs, or only need standby support. An activity director oversees daily engagement geared to each level of care.
Apartments may include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, individual climate controls, cable service, and the option to paint or decorate, though not every unit has every feature. Routine housekeeping and scheduled laundry are provided, and Independent Living residents also receive these services without additional charges.
Dining offers flexibility with a set menu as well as made-to-order options. Snacks are available throughout the day, meals can be served in apartments, and a private dining room can be reserved for family gatherings. Diet modifications, including physician-ordered special diets and mechanical-chop textures, are accommodated.
Residents have access to on-site parking, outdoor smoking areas, and a pet-friendly policy; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Additional amenities include wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, exercise and movie rooms, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, concierge support, a library, and special-interest clubs. Transportation options cover scheduled outings, medical shuttle service, and a town-car for individual appointments.
