Reese's Community Care Home 1, an assisted living facility in Columbia, South Carolina, found itself in hot water when the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) suspended its license just before the start of the new year. This emergency action came after an investigation conducted by DHEC revealed numerous violations at the facility. Among the issues cited were unsanitary conditions such as roaches and bed bugs, as well as a lack of sufficient food for the residents.
As a result of these findings, the residents of Reese's Community Care Home 1 were evacuated and forced to find alternative living arrangements with the help of multiple agencies, including the South Carolina Department on Aging. While the relocation process is ongoing, there is no specific timeline for when it will be completed, leaving the future uncertain for those affected by the closure of the facility.
The Department on Aging, tasked with advocating for the well-being of seniors, is working to ensure that the displaced residents are comfortable and have their needs met during this difficult transition. While the department does not handle regulation of facilities like Reese's, it does play a role in identifying issues that may require intervention from regulatory agencies like DHEC.
The fate of Reese's Community Care Home 1 now lies in the hands of the legal system, as DHEC and the facility's owner prepare to appear before a judge to determine the next steps. The outcome of these court proceedings will ultimately dictate the future of the facility and its residents. As the situation unfolds, the community waits to see what will come of this troubling turn of events at Reese's Community Care Home 1.