The Oaks at Daniel Island

Jessica

My sister is going to The Oaks at Daniel Island. The price was one reason why we went, then the atmosphere and everybody was so friendly. She felt like she fit right in, and it's really fixed up nicely, so she really liked it. The staff members were all friendly and called her by name. We did not try the food but it smelled good. Everything looked very nice, they offer crafts and games, and activities to keep them busy.

Veronica

I went to visit The Oaks at Daniel Island. The staff was very friendly. It's a great location. Daniel Island is a great place. It's nice and clean. The rooms were nice and spacious. They looked like they would serve my mom's needs if she ever decided to move there. There was nothing going on. A couple of the residents were watching TV and the other ones were kind of sitting around. There was some physical therapy going on with a couple of patients. Other than that, there wasn't much going on. They have activities. The staff was very friendly. I met the director and of course, the sales associate, and they were very friendly and accommodating. It was on the older end of the facility. The lobby wasn't as large as the other facility. But they were nice and clean, there were no odd smells or anything that people associate with retirement villages and the elderly. It was nice. It was one level, which was nice. They have a hair salon and a private little dining area like if you wanted to come over and have lunch. If you don't want to be in a huge cafeteria or lunchroom, then we can go to another little area to eat as well. They have an alert button.

Shannon

We were very impressed. The place is very nice and clean. The grounds are really nice and have a courtyard. The people are very friendly and moved quickly so we can get my dad in there. He's excited about it and he likes it too. It's a good fit. The companion suite that my dad will be having is definitely nice and clean, and he'll have a roommate. There are two bedrooms with doors for privacy, a small living area, and a kitchenette. They have access to the dining room, library, activity room, sun room, and go on field trips. They'll take them to appointments.

Mary230863

I am very pleased about it. They have activities all day long. The building is attractive, and the food is good.

Gary626024

We have pretty much committed my mom to here. When we were there, it seemed to be very active. The residents were pretty social, it was obviously clean, there were no offensive odors, and the staff was very interactive both with us and the residents. It just felt like a fit for my mother who is kind of a social person. The staff members were very professional, very kind, and always seemed to be very busy interacting with the residents.

Caring90949650

I visited and the apartments were very homey. The staff was exceptional. I was very impressed with the director. It was all on one level, which was really nice. They had nice outdoor places. I really liked it. I was able to meet two of the social directors. They were preparing for some activity. I was really impressed with them. I thought the whole staff was great, personable, very caring, and very happy.

Teresa538504

From all of the places we saw, we liked it the most. It was beautiful, very lovely, and felt very high end, peaceful, and calm. The people were very nice and professional.

Barrie2

The staff member was wonderful. She spent a lot of time with my dad and me and answered every question we had. They’re very helpful and very nice. They took us around, and it was great. We saw three different sizes of rooms, which were all nice and clean and something that my father would be interested in.

Caring93499750

It was a very nice place. It was a little more upscale as far as the rooms and so forth. Of course they don't have a separate memory facility. They don't handle you until you die. You have to be mobile. The only problem I see with them is the end of life situation. It was a nice place. They have very friendly people. The rooms are a little bigger. They have double rooms where two people can occupy. I like the single rooms better. I have tried the food, and it was very good. There was not a lot of it, but it was acceptable.

Linda97148950

There’s a lot to do, and they are very active. They have special parties like the Veterans Day, Halloween, they have children come in, and they have a high school nearby where they have young people come in and volunteer their time. So they are interactive with the day to day. They are very clean and comfortable. They served three meals a day, and if I had a question they would find an answer, they would look into it further. They call emergency people immediately if needed, and communication is very good; immediate response. They had a good variety of food ,and it was tasty.

Pam29

It is one of the places that when you walk in, you just have a good feeling about it. It was bright and everybody seemed really nice and helpful. We just had a good feeling about it when we visited, and we ended up going back there to choose it. So far with the activities, she's playing bingo and they were doing her nails. That was the only thing my mom has told me about because she's just been there for a couple of days.

Caring83097150

It was a very nice place that was newer and maybe fresher. It does not smell like a nursing home, and I liked that. I think that's because it's a newer place. The lady who helped us was wonderful. She answered lots of questions. She was very helpful in getting us connected with the military elder care to get my father-in-law's military benefits started out so he could afford to make this move. They were really wonderful. The only thing there is that there's an issue with alcohol, and they said they can't control if one gentleman drinks or not, and we needed a place that could help us keep alcohol out of his hands. That was a real issue, and that was a real deciding factor. The rooms were lovely. There were two people who helped us. We met first with the gentleman, and he wanted to put him in a co-ed apartment with another man. I think he was just trying to fill that space with a single man. It must be a hard space to fill, but the man kept beer in his refrigerator, and we didn't think that was a good idea for our father-in-law. He has dementia, and alcohol would worsen that.

Julie18

My mom is in here. It is a very nice place. It is a small community with only 49 or 50 residents. Everything is on one level so there's no elevator, which is good. The staff is wonderful. My mother seems very happy with their food. She has a very large single room with a small kitchenette and a bathroom. I would definitely recommend them to others.