In the Belfair Towne Village neighborhood of Bluffton, SC, Bloom at Belfair offers three levels, independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Whichever level a resident starts at, the other two are already there, so growing needs don’t mean leaving.
Housing covers studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. A studio suits one person alone, while a two-bedroom residence gives a couple, or someone plus a companion, the room to share.
Independent living layers community services on top of that private space and does without daily care. Assisted living is where bathing, dressing, and medication become staff work. For residents whose dementia may lead them to wander, memory care pairs a secured space with close supervision.
Respite care can bridge the gap when a hospital discharge comes before home is ready. Rehabilitation services serve residents who need therapy, and staff are present day and night. Residents have a salon on site and transportation when they need it, and they can bring pets.
Walk Score’s figure of 40 means a car-dependent location where errands generally need a vehicle. Emily Schafer is executive director.
