Franke at Seaside
Franke at Seaside is an Independent Living Home in South Carolina
Franke at Seaside is an Independent Living Home in South Carolina
Franke at Seaside
Franke at Seaside is an Independent Living Home in South Carolina
Franke at Seaside is an Independent Living Home in South Carolina
Franke at Seaside, a nonprofit retirement community located in the tranquil landscape of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, offers a vibrant retirement experience. Situated amidst stunning lagoons and serene natural surroundings, this community provides a range of care options, including independent living facilities, residential assisted living, memory support, long-term care, rehabilitation, and nursing services. Its well-designed campus encourages curiosity and adventure, making it an ideal place for mindfulness and a peaceful retirement.
Residents here can also enjoy various amenities, including housekeeping and meal services, along with well-maintained grounds. Located conveniently near downtown Charleston, seniors have easy access to local conveniences. On-campus, they’ll find a full-time chaplain, card room, living room, library, and a hair salon. Concierge services are available as well, and the community is well-equipped with a fitness center offering a variety of programs and activities. Additionally, there’s a heated saltwater swimming pool to enhance the retirement experience. All of this is complemented by a dedicated and exceptional staff, making Franke at Seaside a sought-after destination for independent living homes.
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This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
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CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
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Franke at Seaside is legally operated by LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC, and administrated by STOLL, SANDY A..
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What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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1885 Rifle Range Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 9.1 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 9.1 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 9.6 | No |
Staff by Category
Contractor Analysis
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 0 | 27 | 8,583 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,756 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 914 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 688 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 626 | 57 | 63% | 9.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 558 | 76 | 84% | 5.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 533 | 70 | 77% | 5.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 530 | 66 | 73% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 51 | 56% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 249 | 62 | 68% | 3.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 236 | 66 | 73% | 2.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 189 | 62 | 68% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 130 | 28 | 31% | 4.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 112 | 25 | 27% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- SC Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).
- Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- SC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
- General: Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- SC Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
- Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.
- SC Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
- Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.
- Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors
Community Long Term Care (CLTC)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:High rural demand; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- SC Specifics:Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- SC Specifics:Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- SC Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- SC Specifics:Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Homestead Exemption Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
- Income Limits (2025):None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; home-focused.
- SC Specifics:Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).
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