Sandpiper Post Acute
1049 Anna Knapp Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 · (843) 881-3210
For profit - Limited Liability company · 176 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Sandpiper Post Acute has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 1 citation (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $97,992 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 30, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.June 30, 2026 · F0553 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 30, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 30, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.January 28, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 5, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 5, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.January 5, 2024 · F0700 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $24,205June 30, 2026
- Fine of $7,882April 10, 2025
- Fine of $49,104April 18, 2024
- Fine of $3,801January 5, 2024
- Fine of $13,000January 5, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.05 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.73 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.9% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 176 |
| Average residents per day | 161.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Franke Health Care Center Mount Pleasant · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Oak Harbor Healthcare Mount Pleasant · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation Charleston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ashley River Healthcare Charleston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Johns Island Post Acute Johns Island · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sandpiper Post Acute on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.