Sandpiper Post Acute
1049 Anna Knapp Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Sandpiper Post Acute Compares
Sandpiper Post Acute is a 176-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.8%) is below the South Carolina average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 176 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mount Pleasant, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.7% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.2% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.4% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.1% (45% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.5% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.3%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sandpiper Post Acute
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sandpiper Post Acute with other nursing homes in Mount Pleasant.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Sandpiper Post Acute, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Sandpiper Post Acute addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Sandpiper Post Acute keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.7% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sandpiper Post Acute keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.2% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Sandpiper Post Acute maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 176 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sandpiper Post Acute?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant sits in Charleston County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 66,759 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 38.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,182
- Median home value
- $334,600
Demographics for Charleston County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mount Pleasant.
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