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Michelle S

My father is there just sitting in his room and told he has Covid and can’t go outside. He can’t even get fresh air outdoors even though he feels fine. It seems like this place is nice- until you get there, and then it’s more like a prison. My worry is that they want everyone to just “be easy” and stay in their rooms. But that is terrible for one’s physical and mental well-being. Update: June 2025. We are very disappointed in this place. The communication is lacking, And without going into the whole long list of grievances… I would just say that for $10,000 a month you can’t even be sure that they’re dusting your loved ones room. I arrived four days ago to find my father’s room, not covered in a light layer of dust, but covered in a thick layer of dust. I’m not comfortable leaving him there because I live out of state, and I’m losing trust that he’s really in good hands without being there to keep an eye on him.

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Edward Hammett

While very impressed with Independent Living at Woodlands upon my first visit, I immediately put my name on the waiting list. Before I was able to move in I had another positive impression by going to the skilled nursing to recover from a hospital stay. The quality of staff, personnel and medical care was excellent. The lead team knows how to bring on new staff that cares for people and shows the quality of excellence that Woodlands at FU desires. So grateful and looking forward to moving into AL or IL soon. A great caring family environment designed to make transitioning a transformational experience!!

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Carolyn Tripp

My husband and I moved to The Woodlands in September 2020 after doing an exhaustive analysis of CCRC communities. We adjusted quickly and have made many friends who share similar interests. I am active with Mah Jongg, exercise classes, golf at the Furman University course (no green fees - cart fee only), biking The Swamp Rabbit Trail, hiking with The Woodlands Trekkers, and participating in OLLI classes. Jim enjoys the fitness center, walking on the Swamp Rabbit, and playing pool. We are retired professors, so the proximity to the Furman campus is fantastic for us. Whether it's a concert, play, football game, or basketball game, being dropped off 'at the door' is really great. Plus, the bus ride back home is about 5 minutes. Together, we enjoy many of the Lifestyles events. For example, we're signed up for 8 activities this month - brewery tour, lunch in Hendersonville, etc. My sister has recently become a Woodlands resident; some friends are on the Wait List; and another couple is coming for a visit soon. No CCRC is perfect; nevertheless, we are very satisfied with our move to The Woodlands. The staff works hard to meet the expectations of all residents. Carolyn & Jim Tripp

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Thomas Tiller

Since moving into the Woodlands in the fall of 2018, my wife and I have had heartwarming, positive experiences here - in spite of the challenges of the COVID 19 virus, the associated personnel shortages and the necessary structural changes. The staff has been superb in filling in the dining room personnel vacancies and we have been well-fed with tasty dishes; We enjoy the comfortable , well-maintained indoor and outdoor environment, the nearby Ollie programs and the multiple in -house activities available. So, our experiences at the Woodlands have been positive and we have expressed this in detail to friends, acquaintances and residents here. And, we have enjoyed making multiple friends in this fine community Thanks, Tom and Lucy Tiller

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Michael Gauderer

We have friends who recently moved to The Woodlands at Furman. The couple is very happy to live there - as are the residents we met. Because my wife and I are looking for such a retirement community, we visited the campus. It makes an excellent overall impression. The facilities, options, and the surrounding areas are indeed very attractive. The ready smiles of the staff is a very welcoming sign. The close association with the well known and highly respected university is an additional bonus.It is definitely a place we will seriously consider as our search continues.