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Wildewood Downs Retirement Community

731 Polo Rd., Columbia, SC 29223

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B P

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great fun place to be

This is a great community and you should come and visit. They have activities like art work, work out classes, walking, dinner parties, movies, bridge and more for the residents to do. I even entered a flower arranging contest.

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Wildewood Downs Retirement Community

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community in Columbia, SC is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living


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for Wildewood Downs Retirement Community

8.5 out of 10
Review Score40 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.8
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
4.7

A Place for Mom has scored Wildewood Downs Retirement Community with 8.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Wildewood Downs Retirement Community has 40 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.9 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 6/4/25

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James S

Assisted Living

June 4, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Staff
5.0

Great Experience

I come montlhy to present slideshows of my travels around the world. The staff are extremely plesant to deal with and very professional and courtiess, sometimes even jjoining in watching as well. Their friendliness and humor are great and I would highly recommend this as a place to put a relative or friend.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 3, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Our experience

I think that Wildewood Downs Retirement Community is a good place. The location is very convenient.

Dee Howard

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 14, 2022

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Overpriced for Neglect

My dad was in the memory care unit at Wildwood Downs. In the beginning, things seemed to be OK. Care dropped dramatically after a few months. Scary when because or CVD , quarantines,, God only knows how they were treated when family wasn't there. They lost ALL my dads clothes, ( or stole them), he always had cuts or bruises but no calls or explanations other than " he fell". No communication at all. They also refused to answer the phone when my mom would call to talk to him. They were supposed to have filled out paperwork and send to the new memory care facility and intentionally delayed so more costs accrued. Phones calls and emails were NOT answered in a fair timely manner. The staff and management should be investigated. What a disgrace

B P

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 2, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great fun place to be

This is a great community and you should come and visit. They have activities like art work, work out classes, walking, dinner parties, movies, bridge and more for the residents to do. I even entered a flower arranging contest.

Helen D

Assisted Living

Resident/client

December 13, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

I am very happy and feel secure living in Wildewood Downs. The care driver sin excellent in helping me with activities of daily living. They are "on time" engaging with me and make me comfortable doing my daily shower and getting dressed etc..

Linda S

Assisted Living

Resident/client

December 10, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

{name removed} wellness Director fabulous. {name removed} does a great job. She watches all her members and alters her moves so everyone can work on she respects everyone and help everyone maximize their work. She is the best.

Nancy A

Assisted Living

Resident/client

December 10, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

WWD wellness Director is very organized, well planned and aware of her participate and their capabilities for doing the exercises appropriately. She is gracious, friendly and caring! Love her and how she keeps us 'moving''!

Brad Y

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 10, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

I am extremely pleased with my while of Wildewood Downs for both of my parents this summer of 2021. Everyone win the community and especially LLWC have been courteous and helpful with all of their needs this far. After viewing multiple senior communities in Columbia, I am happy with this choice.

Pat P

Assisted Living

Resident/client

December 9, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

I love my Garden Home. I am age 77. I enjoy plenty of space in 1,500 sg ft. My home has 2 spacious bedrooms, an office, kitchen, 2 baths, dining room, living room and a Carolina room. I enjoy my yard as well. I care for 5 rose bushes, pretty grass, and bird feeders. I enjoy a great space to ride my bike and play golf. The grounds are well kept and everyone has a golf cart. the meals are very nice and the friends are what we do best.

Jack S

Assisted Living

Resident/client

December 9, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

Super!

Patricia P

Assisted Living

Resident/client

December 9, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

I do enjoy living here get along with everyone no problems security around the clock but now they have new management which isnt to bad and we are getting new people.

brad y

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 23, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

I am extremely pleased with my choice of Wildewood Downs for both of my parents this summer of 2021. everyone with the community and especially LLWC have been courteous and helpful with all of their needs thus far. after viewing multiple senior communities in Columbia, i am happy with this choice.

helen D

Assisted Living

Resident/client

September 23, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

I am very happy and feel secure living in Wildewood Downs. the care givers have been excellent in helping me with activities of daily living. they are "on time" engaging with me and make me comfortable doing my daily shower and getting dressed etc.

Jack

Assisted Living

Resident/client

September 23, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

My Review of Wildewood Downs

Super

Linda S

Assisted Living

Resident/client

July 27, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

Wildewood Downs’ Wellness Director, [name removed] is fabulous! [name removed]does a great job, she watches all her Members and how they move so everyone can participate in the workout. She respects everyone and helps everyone maximize their workout. She is the best.

Nancy A

Assisted Living

Resident/client

July 27, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

Wildewood Downs’ Wellness Director, [name removed] is very organized, well-planned and aware of her participants and their capabilities for doing the exercises appropriate. She is gracious, friendly and caring! Love her and how she keeps us moving.

Pam

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 10, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Wildwood Downs is an answer to prayers.

I cannot say enough good things about the Wildewood Downs staff and community. From the moment we contacted them for my parents, we have been overwhelmed by the professional service and compassion that they have shown toward us. My Dad is now in skilled nursing and is recieving wonderful care in a very loving environment. My Mother is moving into an apartment in independent living and we couldnt be more pleased with her beautifully remodeled apartment. The staff has bent over backwards to work with us to ensure that my Mom is happy with her new apartment and excited about her upcoming move. I would encourage any one who is looking for that next step for their parents to contact the staff at Wildewood Downs. I am confident that you will be extremely pleased with the wonderful, caring assistance you will receive and the beautiful facility Wildewood Downs has to offer. It has been an answer to prayers for my family.

Pat P

Assisted Living

Resident/client

February 11, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Concert by Dino

We enjoyed a nice afternoon concert by Dino. He was great. There were more than 30 in attendance. Lena served drinks. [name removed] is just a great social director! Everyone loves her.. She pl;ans many enjoyable programs and crafts for us. We look forward to having Dino come back as Elvis.

Kathryn A

Assisted Living

Resident/client

February 1, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Bad Year but Great place to live!

its been a Bad Year but a great place to live!! cant wait to hug neighbors again but we have a great staff and maintenance team. we love it here. Animals are welcome so that is great too. The menu has become a bit pricy.

Nola C

Assisted Living

Resident/client

February 1, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Love love love it here

I love living here. My husband and I looked at other options around the area and we loved WWD the most. Our children all live close so that is nice too. We love the whole concept of a CCRC its such a great idea, the layout of our home is perfect!

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The features and amenities that are displayed on this page contain marketing information provided by the community. A Place for Mom has not confirmed the completeness of the provided information, and cannot guarantee its accuracy. If you become aware of any information that should be updated or noted, please contact A Place for Mom. A Place for Mom uses the term “assisted living” to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.

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