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Sandpiper Post Acute
1049 Anna Knapp Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Sandpiper Post Acute is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, certified for 176 beds and caring for about 161 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 49 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 13, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $74K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 53.9%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Charleston Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 49 | 11 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.8 | 13.8 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.9% | 42.7% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $73,787 | $24,247 | $4,271 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 187 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: J ×4 K ×1 D ×33 E ×5 F ×5 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0700 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2025 | Fine | $7,882 | |
| 18 Apr 2024 | Fine | $49,104 | |
| 5 Jan 2024 | Fine | $13,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2024 | Fine | $3,801 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.9%, RNs 66.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.3% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.4% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Mt. Pleasant Snf, Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Master Tenant, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/19/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Charleston County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley River Healthcare | Charleston | 125 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 8.8 | $46K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center | Charleston | 41 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 24.4 | — | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Kempton of Charleston | Charleston | 23 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17.4 | $6K | 6 May 2025 |
| Franke Health Care Center | Mount Pleasant | 44 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 18.2 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| White Oak Manor - Charleston | Charleston | 176 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3.4 | $9K | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Charleston | N Charleston | 148 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 8.8 | $24K | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Oak Harbor Healthcare | Mt Pleasant | 132 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9.1 | $8K | 15 May 2025 |
| Nhc Healthcare - Charleston | Charleston | 88 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10.2 | $25K | 3 Apr 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Charleston County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sandpiper Post Acute been cited for?
49 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Sandpiper Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $74K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sandpiper Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sandpiper Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Palmetto Master Tenant, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sandpiper Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.