14.9 miles from city center
Description

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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Housing Options Private Rooms
Building Type Single-story

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Comparison Chart

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Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
Franke at Seaside
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Mt Pleasant
Private Rooms
N/A
No
The Legacy of Anderson
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Anderson
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
Somerby of Mount Pleasant
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Mt Pleasant
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
N/A
Yes

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Long Term Care (CLTC)
SC Medicaid CLTC
  • 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.).
South Carolina Respite Care Program
SC NFCSP Respite
  • 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).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program
  • 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%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
South Carolina LIHEAP
  • 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.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
South Carolina SCSEP
  • 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.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • 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).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
South Carolina SFMNP
  • 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.
Homestead Exemption Program
South Carolina Homestead Exemption
  • 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).
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)
  • 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

SC Medicaid CLTC

Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
SC NFCSP Respite

South Carolina Respite Care Program

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Carolina LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
South Carolina SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Carolina SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Program

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).
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