The Meridian at Carolina Lakes
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Indian Land, SC

The Meridian at Carolina Lakes

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Indian Land, SC

Overview of The Meridian at Carolina Lakes

The Meridian at Carolina Lakes offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Indian Land, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing care serves residents who need ongoing nursing support.

Having all three care types in one community suits a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The Meridian at Carolina Lakes has 117 beds, with studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments; the two-bedroom option can accommodate a couple or companion. The community is in the Old Point Station neighborhood, and a Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Pets are allowed, Mary L. Brakefield serves as the administrator, and Msa Fort Mill Operating operates the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 117 Rank #23 / 213Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 23rd out of 213 assisted living communities we track in South Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #41 / 150Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 41st out of 150 assisted living communities we track in South Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeHL- Community Residential Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
CountyLancaster
License NumberCRC-2338
Business TypeLimited Liability

Awards

U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living (2026)U.S. News rates communities from independent surveys of residents and their families (the 2025 edition analyzed ~450,000 responses across 3,800+ communities) covering safety, caregiving, activities, dining, management and value. Only communities meeting its data thresholds earn a Best designation for that year.

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Meridian at Carolina Lakes is legally operated by Msa Fort Mill Operating LLC, and administered by Mary L Brakefield.

Ownership TypeLimited Liability

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
On-Site Therapy Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Nursing

Additional Services

3 services
Respite Care
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation to appointments and outings
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bistro
Movie Theater
Spa
Salon
Fitness Center
Game Room
Internet Access
Cable Tv
Creative Studio
Reading Room
Grand Family Room with Balcony
Private Dining Room
Activities
Movie Nights
Morning Walks
Card Games (Bridge)
Visits From Local Schoolchildren
Daily Happy Hours

Faith & Spiritual Life

Chapel

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
309 sq. ft 350 sq. ft 381 sq. ft 405 sq. ft 459 sq. ft 516 sq. ft 548 sq. ft 607 sq. ft 613 sq. ft 868 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom Private Room Semi-Private / Shared Room
In-Room Features
In-Unit Kitchenettes

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Meridian at Carolina Lakes

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Address 5.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Indian Land's city center to The Meridian at Carolina Lakes's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 11.03 miles to nearest hospital (Atrium Health Pineville)

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

Info below is compiled from the SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Brookdale Anderson
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Anderson
160
Facility 160
SC AVG 77
Rank #7 / 213
Yes
43
Facility 43
SC AVG 31
Rank #39 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Meridian at Carolina Lakes
AL
MC
NH
Indian Land (Old Point Station)
117
Facility 117
SC AVG 77
Rank #23 / 213
Yes
42
Facility 42
SC AVG 31
Rank #41 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Blake at Carnes Crossroads
AL
MC
RC
Summerville
114
Facility 114
SC AVG 77
Rank #26 / 213
Yes
19
Facility 19
SC AVG 31
Rank #103 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
TerraBella Summerville
AL
MC
Summerville
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 77
Rank #122 / 213
Yes
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 31
Rank #59 / 150
Private / Companion SuitesA
The Willows of Easley
AL
IL
RC
Easley (North Hills)
50
Facility 50
SC AVG 77
Rank #168 / 213
Yes
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 31
Rank #131 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other SC assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Meridian at Carolina Lakes

What neighborhood is The Meridian at Carolina Lakes in?

The Meridian at Carolina Lakes is in the Old Point Station neighborhood of Indian Land.

Who is the owner of The Meridian at Carolina Lakes?

The Meridian at Carolina Lakes is legally operated by Msa Fort Mill Operating LLC, and administered by Mary L Brakefield.

Is The Meridian at Carolina Lakes in a walkable area?

The Meridian at Carolina Lakes has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Meridian at Carolina Lakes?

According to SC state health department records, The Meridian at Carolina Lakes's license number is CRC-2338.

When does The Meridian at Carolina Lakes's license expire?

According to SC state health department records, The Meridian at Carolina Lakes's license expires on December 31, 2026.

Are pets allowed at The Meridian at Carolina Lakes?

Yes, The Meridian at Carolina Lakes allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Meridian at Carolina Lakes?

Mary L Brakefield is the administrator of The Meridian at Carolina Lakes.

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