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The Meridian at Carolina Lakes

8154 English Clover Ln

3.8(26 ratings)· Indian Land average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
117 residents

California CDSS

What Families Think

Reviews for The Meridian at Carolina Lakes are sharply divided: several families praise specific caregivers and describe a clean, safe, and caring environment, while a number of other reviewers describe serious lapses in medication management, unattended falls, and pushback when families tried to monitor care with cameras. Staff turnover and inconsistent management responsiveness are recurring themes in the more critical reviews.

The Good

  • Multiple reviewers praise specific caregivers by name
  • Facility described as clean and well-kept
  • Family events encourage regular visits from relatives
  • Some residents received respectful, individualized care for years
  • Staff described as friendly and responsive by many

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of medication errors or missed doses
  • One report of a resident left on the floor after a fall for over an hour
  • Several reviewers describe frequent staff and leadership turnover
  • Reports of resistance to family-installed monitoring cameras
  • One report of rude or unfriendly staff
  • One report of a roach sighting and billing errors

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Meridian at Carolina Lakes is a senior living community in Indian Land, South Carolina offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 26 reviews.

About The Meridian at Carolina Lakes

The Meridian at Carolina Lakes is a senior living community in Indian Land, South Carolina, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community provides maintenance-free apartment homes designed for residents who want to live independently while receiving support with daily tasks.

The community features specialized memory care programming called MONTESSORI MOMENTS IN TIME™ for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This program emphasizes success-oriented activities designed to bring purpose and meaning to residents' experiences.

Wellness and engagement are central to life at The Meridian at Carolina Lakes. The community offers an array of programs and services focused on whole-body wellness, including opportunities for socialization, friendship building, and daily activities designed to strengthen both body and mind. Residents can gather in the game room, enjoy movie nights, or take quiet walks around the picturesque grounds.

The community prioritizes the emotional aspects of the senior living transition, with an experienced care team available to help families and residents navigate the process of relocating and adjusting to community life. Staff members are described as friendly and invested in residents' health and wellbeing.

Types of Care at The Meridian at Carolina Lakes

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Meridian at Carolina Lakes

3.8overall · 26 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (26)

Debbie Bertholf

Aug 2026

via Google

My sister recently moved into The Meridian. I couldn’t be more pleased with the staff and the care she is receiving. The facility is also beautiful and frequently provides live music and activities for the residents, not to mention happy hour. 😉

Diane Falacara

Jun 2026

via Google

Our Family would highly recommend this Facility.Our Father was a resident for 2 years in Assisted Living, he constantly received safe, excellent care. The staff is sincerely caring and supportive. They made us feel that our loved one was being treated with respect and dignity by customizing his care to his individual needs and personality.

Indian land

Mar 2026

via Google

They deleted my review which is typical 😂this place is an hell hole. Please don’t take your love one here their terrible. Management is poor the nurse before Tammy were worse and Tammy is no better do better they really need to watch her. I heard the staff saying there were holes all in the book state conduct on them !! I seen roaches when I came to see my mother

S Cook

Sep 2025

via Google

Great facility, great idea for memory care needs, poor management and unfair treatment of family members. My dad is kept here pretty much against his will per decisions made by a POA who had no close relationship with him. The cost is $7,622.00 per month. My sisters and I had to fight the staff and director in order to place a camera in his room. The director made several statements concerning state law and other untrue things and finally allowed the camera. When my sisters removed my access to the cameras without good reason, I placed my own, using the same guidelines the first camera required and two days later they had staff unplug it and twist it around to point at the ceiling, now stating that policy allows only one. There was no debate, I was told if I turned my camera back on, I would be banned from the facility. My Dad had been treated okay but sometimes was left unchecked in wet garments, the camera made it possible to track that and take care of it. He was allowed to sleep through meals, sometimes 2 or all 3 meals a day. The camera allowed me to know this and be sure he ate. The camera showed me that his chronic COPD was not being treated properly or even treated incorrectly. I was able to remedy that. The camera made me privy to the fact that the Meridian required my Dad to be sedated to "reduce his anxiety" in order to live there, something that had never been diagnosed or treated in him before. When he refused the drugs, it was agreed that they would crush these heavy meds and mix them into his water, his pudding, and any other thing they could tempt him with. He has no idea why he feels so doped up. It was quite dangerous at first, he suffered many falls in his room, alone. He was a zombie, mouth hanging open, barely holding his head up. He has no call button in his room, no phone, no way to ask for help. More than once he lay in the floor for long periods of time, calling out until his voice was hoarse and small. The staff and managers have been rude and unfair toward me since my sister cut me off from the camera, apparently having been told whatever stories my sister has imagined. There are so many good things here offered to those who are favored, the rest of us just have to figure out what's legal and push past the rudeness and power/money hungry folks who tend to be in these places. I am the youngest of 5, my father deserves better, and at the least I feel that rules that apply to one should apply to all. No adult should be drugged without their knowledge. No facility should cost over $7500 a month. And no family member should be privileged to monitor a parent on camera and be able to decide that another shouldn't. Do better, Meridian, do better, Tammy. Do better, family. I didn't ask for a fight but I wouldn't be my father's daughter if I didn't bring this darkness to the light.

Sandra Benson

Jul 2025

via Google

I very rarely give five star reviews but if you know anything about Assisted Living facilities, you'll understand my five star rating. My mom has been there for three years now. I did my research and visited several different facilities before deciding on this place. Having worked in the industry I knew what to look for and what was a "red flag." After doing all my research & visits I chose the Meridian at Carolina Lakes for many different reasons. I have not been disappointed with my decision. They take very good care of my mom. If you have a issue, they address it immediately & take corrective measures to ensure the issueisresolved. They make all the residents feel like they're important & comfortable. After all, this is their home. They also have a lot of family events so that the kids, grandkids & great-grandkids are more apt to come see their relatives and have an enjoyable visit. I personally visit often as I live very close to the Meridian, so I know what's happening on a day-to-day basis. I'm thankful and relieved to know that my mom is safe, well taken care of & in a clean environment. A special thanks to the Executive Director, Leann, for going above and beyond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Meridian at Carolina Lakes offer?

The Meridian at Carolina Lakes offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Where is The Meridian at Carolina Lakes located?

The Meridian at Carolina Lakes is located at 8154 English Clover Ln in Indian Land, South Carolina.

What do families say about The Meridian at Carolina Lakes?

Reviews for The Meridian at Carolina Lakes are sharply divided: several families praise specific caregivers and describe a clean, safe, and caring environment, while a number of other reviewers describe serious lapses in medication management, unattended falls, and pushback when families tried to monitor care with cameras. Staff turnover and inconsistent management responsiveness are recurring themes in the more critical reviews.

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