Carolina Gardens at Kathwood
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia, SC
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia, SC
Operating for 36 years, Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. The community at 4520 Trenholm Rd serves the Deaswood neighborhood in a somewhat walkable area where most daily activities need transportation.
The facility offers assisted living and memory care services, setting itself to cater to occupants at different care levels. With nearly four decades of experience, it’s established in the local senior living landscape. Residents benefit from proximity to neighborhood amenities: dining, shopping, and transportation services, along with fitness and recreation options.
Families exploring Carolina Gardens at Kathwood will see an in-person visit as the best way to know its residential layout, daily programming, dining options, and the specific support available for your dearest one’s care needs.
36 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #100 / 230Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 230 homes in South Carolina for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across South Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Betsy Flora, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Total Employees
32
Full-Time Employees
32
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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4.0 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
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| Carolina Gardens at Kathwood | AL MC | Columbia (Deaswood) | - | Yes |
36
Facility
36
SC AVG
32
Rank
#100 / 230 | - | - |
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Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Gardens at Kathwood
What neighborhood is Carolina Gardens at Kathwood in?
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is in the Deaswood neighborhood of Columbia.
Is Carolina Gardens at Kathwood in a walkable area?
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Carolina Gardens at Kathwood?
Yes, Carolina Gardens at Kathwood allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Carolina Gardens at Kathwood?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Carolina Gardens at Kathwood in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Carolina Gardens at Kathwood?
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is located at 4520 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC 29206.
What is the phone number of Carolina Gardens at Kathwood?
(803) 602-6822 will put you in contact with the team at Carolina Gardens at Kathwood.
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