Sandpiper Post Acute
1049 Anna Knapp Boulevard · Mount Pleasant, SC · 29464 · 8438813210
176 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $7,882 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $84,974 |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C April 10, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 10, 2025 | Fine | $7,882 |
| April 18, 2024 | Fine | $49,104 |
| January 5, 2024 | Fine | $3,801 |
| January 5, 2024 | Fine | $13,000 |
| August 16, 2023 | Fine | $11,187 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425146 · certified since September 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.