Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

To be closer to our daughter’s family, my husband and I made the decision to sell our home in another state and relocate to a new life at Still Hopes. He was sold from our first visit to the community, I was less enthusiastic, but I trusted it was going to be the right move. . I had no idea how soon I would be grateful for that decision. With our move in date set for September 2024, Bill suddenly got sick on Labor Day and died. 5 days later. I arrived at Still Hopes the evening after his memorial service in NC. As I had been assured by Amanda, my wonderful staff contact, I was welcomed with the space and grace to begin my healing journey. I’m grateful every day that I’m where Bill would have enjoyed living He was excited that we would have so many food venues, activities and the Wellness Center! It’s only been 9 months, but I readily acknowledge that I’m where I’m supposed to be and blessed to be a part of this friendly, caring family of residents and staff.

i Have lived at Still Hopes for close to four years and have found this community to be excellent in every aspect. We worship here is our Chapel of the Holy Spirit with full time Chaplin Doug Gray, We eat delicious meals with our neighbors and family guest in the formal and casual dining areas. The Health Center has a complete set of exercise and aerobic equipment as well as an indoor pool for classes and therapy. There are three certified and degreed trainers for daily classes and personal training. The wooded on campus trail allows casual walks around the pond. The staff here is committed to the residents and we have a family relationship with everyone. Life is good at Still Hopes. In addition, the Columbia area is great for offering all of the cultural and educational opportunities for residents. In fact, the Still Hopes location is within 2 miles of the airport, major hospitals and University.

I have been away from Still Hopes for one month. . I returned yesterday and I found a wonderfully clean apartment. If I needed anything like maintenance or my TV not working maintenance came right away to help. There were the restaurants that I could just go and eat in with a choice of wonderful food. I did not have to go to the grocery store and start cooking. I saw all the people I knew wirh friends welcoming me. What more could I ask? It is a wonderful wonderful place to be.