Sandpiper Post Acute
Sandpiper Post Acute – Medicare Certified Since 1981
Sandpiper Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This facility has been serving the community for 45 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 176 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 86% (averaging 151 residents per day), which is high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 3.09 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (1.73 hours from CNAs, 0.93 hours from LPNs, 0.43 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.1 hours per resident per day.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Sandpiper Post Acute has an overall quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 1 stars, staffing: 2 stars, quality measures: 2 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Local Comparison Snapshot
How Sandpiper Post Acute compares to 20 facilities in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
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Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 20 facilities in Charleston-North Charleston, SC.
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 20 other nursing homes in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in MOUNT PLEASANT
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Reviews
I’m a private in home caregiver. My client just left this place after a month in rehab after an illness. I still went to work everyday with my client over her month long stay there. In my professional opinion, I would recommend this place. We had the best experiences there. Let me give an huge shout out to the activities ladies. They were on top of their game and came to my client’s room to remind her about activities to go to like bingo and live music. I have had other clients in nursing homes and rehab centers, and they have never had that much personal attention as the activities ladies gave my client from day one. They really do go above and beyond to try to get their clients out of the room and socializing, which is amazing for people‘s mental health. Emily and Katie were amazing as her physical therapists. She was kicking butt and walking better than before because of them! We even joked that my client can now walk a 5K with her walker. They gave my client attention and were very encouraging. Loved the team on our section, we were on A by the gym. The nurses and cna teams were fantastic. They were so kinda and took the time with my client to listen to her (my client is a talker). The food was great and the green beans were amazing. They even had a family & friends Thanksgiving last week which was beautiful. My client even made friends because the other people that lived there were so sweet. My client loved the team there so much that as we were leaving today she made us go around to tell everyone who made her feel safe and comfortable goodbye, which was pretty much everyone.
My mom is a resident at Cooper River and they have been a blessing. My mom has dementia and alzhimers disease and needed 24 hour care. Everyone knows my mom and loves her. The nurses and staff are amazing. I want to mention Nurse Nelson, Jessica , Jasmine ,, they all treat my mom like their own mother. My mom loves to be in activities and always enjoys being there. Omg I want to name everyone but this will be a novel. Everyone that works at Cooper River is wonderful. Ashley Green in admissions was so helpful and professional and made my moms transition easy. I visit daily and my mom is happy. Her room is always clean and so is the whole facility. I cannot thank everyone enough for taking care of my mom.
My Dad was here last year for a few months until he passed. It took a bit to get to know the staff but when I did I had nothing but respect for the ones that took care of my Dad. They loved my Dad. They always knew how to put a smile on his face. I feel that he was in the best place with the best people in his last few months of life. It is a big place and the staff are crazy busy but the majority of the ones I came in contact with really cared. Thank you to the entire staff. ~The Ketterman Family
First review I have ever written. Lots of very caring frontline people. OT, PT, speech, nurse Patel, and the kitchen staff to say a few. However, worst administrative team I've dealt with in any business. Never ran insurance, but cashed a check on day 1 after telling us it was required. Promised a refund in full at the end of August after we corrected their insurance mistake. Almost 3 months since the check was cashed and no resolution. After my uncle passed, they refuse to provide any bills, proof of insurance submittal, or the initial refund. All I have is a declined EOB that BCBS didn't receive until last week. How is that possible? PLEASE keep an eye on the financial side if your family members come here. I fear for those who don't have anyone asking questions. If I didn't call insurance on his behalf, he would have continued to pay out of pocket without having any idea.
I had an amazing support system when transitioning my aunt from out of state to Charleston. They followed up in a timely manner and worked with the other facility to make the transition a seamless process. I am grateful for Ashley Green and all her help to make this happen for our family.
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