Sandpiper Post Acute
Mount Pleasant, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425146) · 176 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $73,787
Phone: (843) 881-3210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sandpiper Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
Sandpiper Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.9%.
Sandpiper Post Acute has 4 federal fines on record totaling $73,787.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Sandpiper Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina, first approved for certification in September 1981. The facility is certified for 176 beds with an average of 161.1 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sandpiper Post Acute has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its staffing rating is 1 star, and its quality measure rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.047 per resident per day, including 0.286 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.9%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $73,787.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials. CMS displays its abuse icon for Sandpiper Post Acute, indicating families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare. The facility is also designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which identifies nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality that are subject to increased CMS oversight and more frequent inspections.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sandpiper Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 53.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $73,787.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 176 beds with an average daily population of 161.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Pacs Group chain, which has 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on September 1, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Sandpiper Post Acute scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8438813210 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8438813210 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425146?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.