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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Pets Allowed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
4.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbia's city center to Carolina Gardens at Kathwood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Harmony at Columbia | AL IL MC | Columbia | 110 | Yes | 36 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Blake at Woodcreek Farms | AL MC | Elgin | 100 | Yes | 17 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Fairforest Grove Senior Living | AL MC | Columbia | 66 | No | 41 | Studio | A+ |
| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | West Columbia | 22
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22
SC AVG
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#131 / 132 | Yes |
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63
SC AVG
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#3 / 46 | - | A+ |
| Carolina Gardens at Kathwood | AL MC | Columbia (Deaswood) | - | Yes | 36 | - | - |
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Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is in the Deaswood neighborhood of Columbia.
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood has been operating for approximately 36 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, Carolina Gardens at Kathwood allows residents to bring their pets.
Yes — there are 5 photos of Carolina Gardens at Kathwood in the photo gallery on this page.
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is located at 4520 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC 29206.
(803) 602-6822 will put you in contact with the team at Carolina Gardens at Kathwood.
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