Cooper River Post Acute

Nursing Home · Mount Pleasant, SC
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Cooper River Post Acute
Nursing Home · Mount Pleasant, SC
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Cooper River Post Acute accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Cooper River Post Acute

Cooper River Post Acute is a patient-centered short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Mount Pleasant, SC. It has been serving the community for over 40 years and offers a range of rehabilitation services. The facility features a certified in-house therapy team and a variety of engaging daily activities.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 65.9% Below SC avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 63.6% Below SC avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 32.2% Below SC avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to South Carolina state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 11m per day
This facility South Carolina avg (4h 5m per day)
vs South Carolina avg
-22%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 44m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the South Carolina average: 82.1%
Occupancy rate 91%
Avg. Length of Stay 131 days
Occupancy rate
91%
Avg. Length of Stay
131 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

67% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$23.2M
Operating loss
-$291.1K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$23.2M
Operating loss
-$291.1K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.0M
47.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.5M
Total costs $23.5M
Bed community size
176-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Homes
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
License NumberNCF-1065

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cooper River Post Acute is administrated by Litchfield, Tanner.

Owner NameMTPLEASANT SNF LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Housekeeping Services
Person-Centered Activities
Specific ProgramsActivities

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Inspection History

In South Carolina, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality conducts unannounced inspections to ensure care providers meet all health and safety codes.

The data displayed corresponds to the last 4 years.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

South Carolina average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
47

South Carolina average 13.7

Citations per inspection
7.83

South Carolina average 3.44


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

31 of 47 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 47 resulted from complaint investigations; and 11 of 47 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
4
300% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

4 critical citations More info South Carolina average: 1

0 serious citations More info South Carolina average: 0.3

42 moderate citations More info South Carolina average: 12.3

1 minor citation More info South Carolina average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Apr 10, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Apr 10, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Apr 10, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Apr 10, 2025
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Carolina

Cooper River Post Acute is located in MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SC

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
SC

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General SC resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SC

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid Weatherization

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Carolina SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
SC

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
SC

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,732/month 133% FPL, individual
Asset Limits $4,250 individual, higher than standard SNAP
SC

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

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Address 6370.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from MOUNT PLEASANT's city center to Cooper River Post Acute's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 178
Employees 149
Contractors 29
Staff to resident ratio 1.18:1
34% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average ratio: 1.80:1

Avg staff/day 63
Average shift 8.8 hours
11% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 50,634
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 92
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

1.2%

603 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 22 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Registered Nurse: 2
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant70229223,15691100%9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse3253712,12591100%9.7
Registered Nurse102123,74391100%10.4
Physical Therapy Aide4041,6576774%7
Clinical Nurse Specialist7071,6038796%6.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician3031,3726774%7.3
Speech Language Pathologist4041,1826673%6.5
Dental Services Staff3031,0436470%8
Physical Therapy Assistant3038977178%7.7
Qualified Social Worker4047736875%7.1
Nurse Aide in Training2025985358%10.8
RN Director of Nursing3035496571%7.5
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1015126470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1013995560%7.3
92 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
37 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 74%
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 96%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 74%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 78%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 75%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 58%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 60%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 151
Medicare
17
11.3% of residents
Medicaid
94
62.3% of residents
Private pay or other
40
26.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.7
56% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.0
55% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.8%
59% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.8%
77% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 22.6%
33% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
16% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.7%
26% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2%
33% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.6%
39% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.4%
60% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 62.9%
30% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 65.6%
28% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 76.0%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
126% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.0%
11% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 78.0%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $85K
152% higher than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of fines 5
105% more fines than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $85K
South Carolina average $34K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

5 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 10, 2025
$8K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 18, 2024
$49K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 5, 2024
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 5, 2024
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cooper River Post Acute

Who is the owner of Cooper River Post Acute?

The legal owner and operator of Cooper River Post Acute is Mtpleasant Snf Llc.

What is the license number of Cooper River Post Acute?

According to SC state health department records, Cooper River Post Acute's license number is NCF-1065.

When does Cooper River Post Acute's license expire?

According to SC state health department records, Cooper River Post Acute's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the best email address for Cooper River Post Acute?

The team at Cooper River Post Acute can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of Cooper River Post Acute?

Tanner Litchfield is the administrator of Cooper River Post Acute.

How many beds does Cooper River Post Acute have?

Cooper River Post Acute has 176 beds.

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