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Compare Assisted Living around Mount Pleasant
The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
| Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Mt Pleasant (Merrill Place) | 193
Facility
193
SC AVG
90
Rank
#4 / 309 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
SC AVG
32
Rank
#178 / 232 | Cottage / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Applewood Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Mt Pleasant | 20 | No | 2 | - |
| Maplewood of Mt. Pleasant |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Mount Pleasant | - | No | 56 | - |
| The Marsh at Carolina Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Mt Pleasant | 97
Facility
97
SC AVG
90
Rank
#121 / 309 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
SC AVG
32
Rank
#185 / 232 | Private / Companion Suites |
| South Bay At Mount Pleasant |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Mount Pleasant | 150
Facility
150
SC AVG
90
Rank
#25 / 309 | No |
17
Facility
17
SC AVG
32
Rank
#165 / 232 | - |
Overview of Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park
Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park is an assisted living facility located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, offering a memory care unit for residents with dementia and an independent living option. The community is part of Merrill Gardens Senior Living, a senior care company, and provides vision care to its residents. The costs at Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park start at $2,040 and range up to $6,595, with the average price being $4,318, which is less than the average price in the area. The community is pet-friendly, and while South Carolina requires three meals to be provided per day, it can accommodate no or low-sodium diets.
Residents at Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park are required to have a scheduled, structured activity every day, and the community offers a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. The facility is located near six hospitals, with the two closest being Mount Pleasant Hospital and East Cooper Medical Center, and has above-average reviews for the area. Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park offers 158 independent, assisted living, and memory care apartments, as well as 28 cottages, with concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping. The community features a pool, fitness center, and restaurant-style dining, allowing residents to live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies.
Applewood Assisted Living is one of the senior living communities located in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Applewood Assisted Living provides a wide range of services, including assisted living and memory care. The community prides itself on its attentive staff who provides memory care services, diabetic care, incontinence care, high acuity care, medication management, and non-ambulatory care to their residents. As part of their services, residents benefit from round-the-clock assistance and support while staying in a warm and nurturing environment.
At Applewood Assisted Living, residents enjoy a comfortable and worry-free lifestyle, thanks to a variety of amenities and services curated to promote their well-being. Part of the amenities the residents enjoy are housekeeping, grooming services, and laundry service/dry cleaning, allowing residents to live to the fullest without needing to exert energy in daily chores. Additionally, Applewood Assisted Living provides diet approved and delicious meals, ensuring that not only are they provided with the right care, but also the right nutrition so the residents can live a healthy fulfilling life.
Maplewood of Mt Pleasant is a senior living community located in Mt Pleasant, MI, that offers assisted living services; from 24/7 care and supervision, to medicine management, and assistance with daily living activities. This close-knit community also provides its residents with nutritious meals that are prepared with consideration to their diets.
Maplewood of Mt Pleasant also prides itself with their amenities. Their residents enjoy regular movie nights and daily walks, as well as their barber/salon services. They also have a regular fitness program scheduled, to ensure that residents stay physically active and healthy.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and offering high-quality care, The Marsh at Carolina Park proves to be the right choice for seniors in Mount Pleasant, SC. Here, residents are assured of enjoying an elevated lifestyle supported by an expert and compassionate team in independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community provides natural settings and resort-style amenities to further enhance comfort and relaxation. In addition to top-quality care, residents can also take great pleasure in engaging activities and social events prepared by a professional team.
The golden years are made even more exciting and fulfilling in this exceptional community, where residents are offered exceptional amenities such as well-designed patios, a salon and a barbershop, and more. Here, the residents can truly kick back, relax, and enjoy the slow pace of life.
Overview of South Bay at Mount Pleasant
From substantial losses in 2020, South Bay at Mount Pleasant has executed a significant financial recovery. The 150-bed Mount Pleasant nursing home, privately operated and accepting Medicare and private-pay residents, generated $25.4 million in 2023 revenue; ranking tenth among South Carolina’s nursing homes and representing extraordinary growth from $4.5 million in 2020. Net income improved from negative $4.3 million in 2020 to negative $625,300 in 2023, demonstrating a trajectory toward operational sustainability. Profit margin moved from negative 95 percent to negative 2.5 percent over the same period.
The facility operates as a short-stay post-acute rehabilitation center. Current occupancy of 56.2 percent reflects ongoing growth from 34.8 percent in 2020, though it remains 26 percent below South Carolina’s state average of 82.1 percent. Admissions divide equally between Medicare (50%) and private-pay (50%) sources, with Medicare patients typically staying 22 days and private-pay residents remaining 2 to 3 months. This payer structure excludes Medicaid entirely. Average length of stay across all residents measures 21 days.
The residential environment includes on-site dining, salon and barber services, transportation, wellness programming with structured classes, housekeeping and laundry support, and volunteer engagement opportunities. Grab bars and emergency notification systems support safety.
Minimum residency age is 55 years.
Monthly pricing begins at $7,000.
A significant cost structure distinction emerges in payroll allocation. Annual payroll reaches $9.6 million, ranking nineteenth among South Carolina nursing homes in absolute spending and indicating substantial staffing investment. However, payroll represents only 37.9 percent of total revenue, ranking ninety-ninth among 116 state facilities and falling substantially below the 53 to 64 percent range characteristic of efficiently-operated South Carolina nursing homes.
The facility reported no federal penalties in the past three years.
Daily operational economics show revenue at $720 per resident per day against costs of $764, indicating marginal pressure on per-diem sustainability even as overall profitability trends toward breakeven.
South Bay at Mount Pleasant functions as a short-stay post-acute rehabilitation nursing home in an active recovery phase, with high revenue generation, decreasing losses, and ongoing occupancy development toward state norms.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Mount Pleasant, SC
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in South Carolina?
Assisted living in South Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in South Carolina?
Assisted living in South Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does South Carolina Medicaid cover assisted living?
South Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including South Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 5 assisted living facilities in Mount Pleasant, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Mount Pleasant, SC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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