Skilled nursing · Mount Pleasant, SC

Sandpiper Post Acute

1049 Anna Knapp Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

1 / 5CMS 176 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Sandpiper Post Acute carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 26.1 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.34 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 57 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Carolina DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.34

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

57%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

No data

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + South Carolina state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.34

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.16

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

57%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

73%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

No data

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

26.1%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.6%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$84,974 in fines (5)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425146

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds176

Avg residents156

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.34 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 26%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Carolina DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Sandpiper Post Acute?

Sandpiper Post Acute has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 2 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Sandpiper Post Acute been cited for resident harm?

It has $84,974 in federal fines across 5 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Sandpiper Post Acute appears in the record section above.

What is Sandpiper Post Acute's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Sandpiper Post Acute has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and South Carolina state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Sandpiper Post Acute?

Sandpiper Post Acute is located at 1049 Anna Knapp Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Phone: (843) 881-3210. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Sandpiper Post Acute a special focus facility?

Sandpiper Post Acute is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $84,974 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Sandpiper Post Acute's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Sandpiper Post Acute has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Sandpiper Post Acute compare to other Mount Pleasant skilled nursing facilities?

Sandpiper Post Acute holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0. Browse the full Mount Pleasant directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Sandpiper Post Acute?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Sandpiper Post Acute and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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