Scott Curiel
Jun 2026
You know that rare feeling when everything just goes right? That's exactly what happened here. The staff were amazing, the service was flawless, and my stress level dropped by at least 80%.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 176
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 176
- Inspections
- View history (55 citations)
- Therapy services
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Specialized therapy
- Offers VitalStim Therapy for swallowing rehab
- History
- Serving the Charleston area over 40 years
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews of Cooper River Post Acute are sharply mixed. Several reviewers, including a professional caregiver, praise the therapy team, activities staff, and nursing care as attentive and encouraging, while other reviewers describe serious concerns about cleanliness, staffing levels, and medication timing.
The Good
- Therapy team (PT/OT/speech) praised by name
- Activities staff described as highly attentive
- Nurses and CNAs called kind and encouraging
- Family-style events like Thanksgiving dinner
- Homelike touches like movie nights, room-bound visits
The Bad
- Multiple reviewers report strong urine odors in the building
- One detailed report of medication given hours late
- One report describes falls with slow staff response overnight
- One report cites low weekend and night staffing levels
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Cooper River Post Acute is a senior living community in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Salon / Barber. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 122 reviews.
About Cooper River Post Acute
Cooper River Post Acute, formerly known as Sandpiper Post-Acute, is a 176-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The community has served the greater Charleston area for over 40 years and offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services.
The facility provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical nutrition therapy, and VitalStim Therapy with a certified in-house therapy team. Rehabilitation rooms are equipped with televisions, and the community offers scheduled daily activities to support patient engagement and comfort during recovery.
Amenities include a beauty salon, housekeeping services, and person-centered activities such as movie nights and one-on-one sessions tailored to residents' needs, including those who are room-bound. The community encourages residents to bring comforts from home and prioritizes creating a homelike environment during their stay.
Types of Care at Cooper River Post Acute
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Salon / Barber
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
Need help deciding?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll match you with communities that fit. Free, and you choose who contacts you.
Help Me ChooseReviews of Cooper River Post Acute
3.5overall · 122 ratings combined
3.5★ on Google (122)
Irene Hedden
Jun 2026
The place is a DISGRACE!!!!!! Smells of urine and god knows what else, animals get treated better . No excuses for the conditions!! It needs to be shutdown!!!!!! I feel like I caught something there!! I will be contacting the health department!!! Nasty place
Teasie Witte
May 2026
We are here after a near tragedy of health for my sister. The care here by every single human has been over the top, especially in the activity room!
tijuana gist
Feb 2026
Upon arriving as soon as you enter the building after signing in and opening the door to gain entry you are assaulted by the mixed smell of urine and body funk. My sister asked me to bring a case of water because they gave her Ice and tap water from her room sink They do not wipe down light switches and door knobs until she mentioned to them about the matter She gets her medication two to three hours and ten minutes late she has major surgery and is constant pain because the meds are managed correctly Per Meditation management, a person only has one hour before and after prescribed time to take her pain meds Night time is the worst My other female Relative who is over 70 years old fell twice and waited over an hour for someone to check on her She fell on her knees and second time hit her head She was not even checked out by a doctor to make sure she has an injury from hitting her head on the floor This is neglect of a senior and will be reported to state No beds in the facility have bed rails when asked that is how it is Several patients have fallen out of the bed Roaches are in some of the bedrooms they run out of supplies to assist residents Staff trying to diagnosis' the residents and say they are being dramatic and have simple fractures when this particular person had a surgery to reattach her foot to her leg Other residents they talk to them like they do not deserve respect or do not know what they are talking about in regard pain level and what is going with their bodies The staff yell at them like children and tell them if they do not like it here then leave What??!!! The first night staff told her when she has urinated in her adult diaper take off and drop on the floor she will get it in the morning Staff said she was 54 and her knee hurt so she could not assist her right now Night shift only has one nurse and one Cna to administers medications to about twenty residents They say they are understaffed and can not do anything about it but daytime before 8 pm is full of people and The weekend scarcely has any staff They do not make beds or clean the rooms daily We had to bring in cleaning supplies to clean her room. This place needs to be shut down asap!!! Call adult services DSS!!!
klsutton7474 Sutton
Nov 2025
I’m a private in home caregiver. My client just left this place after a month in rehab after an illness. I still went to work everyday with my client over her month long stay there. In my professional opinion, I would recommend this place. We had the best experiences there. Let me give an huge shout out to the activities ladies. They were on top of their game and came to my client’s room to remind her about activities to go to like bingo and live music. I have had other clients in nursing homes and rehab centers, and they have never had that much personal attention as the activities ladies gave my client from day one. They really do go above and beyond to try to get their clients out of the room and socializing, which is amazing for people‘s mental health. Emily and Katie were amazing as her physical therapists. She was kicking butt and walking better than before because of them! We even joked that my client can now walk a 5K with her walker. They gave my client attention and were very encouraging. Loved the team on our section, we were on A by the gym. The nurses and cna teams were fantastic. They were so kinda and took the time with my client to listen to her (my client is a talker). The food was great and the green beans were amazing. They even had a family & friends Thanksgiving last week which was beautiful. My client even made friends because the other people that lived there were so sweet. My client loved the team there so much that as we were leaving today she made us go around to tell everyone who made her feel safe and comfortable goodbye, which was pretty much everyone.
Government Inspection History
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 55 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 10, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 21, 2025
Apr 18, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2024
Jan 5, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 22, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 22, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 22, 2024
Aug 16, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 11, 2023
May 19, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2023
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2023
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2023
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Cooper River Post Acute offer?
Cooper River Post Acute offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Cooper River Post Acute located?
Cooper River Post Acute is located at 1049 Anna Knapp Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
What do families say about Cooper River Post Acute?
Reviews of Cooper River Post Acute are sharply mixed. Several reviewers, including a professional caregiver, praise the therapy team, activities staff, and nursing care as attentive and encouraging, while other reviewers describe serious concerns about cleanliness, staffing levels, and medication timing.
How did Cooper River Post Acute do on recent health and safety inspections?
Cooper River Post Acute had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 55 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Cooper River Post Acute?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Cooper River Post Acute and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
Work at Cooper River Post Acute? Claim this listing to update photos, pricing, and details. It's free.
Nearby Communities
Other senior living options within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant.
Oak Harbor Healthcare
Mt Pleasant, South Carolina0 mi
4.5(79)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Franke At Seaside
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina0 mi
3.2(19)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Mount Pleasant Gardens
Mt Pleasant, South Carolina1.7 mi
4.5(39)
Assisted Living
The Artisan Mount Pleasant
Mt Pleasant, South Carolina2.5 mi
4.2(57)
Independent Living
South Bay At Mount Pleasant
Mt Pleasant, South Carolina2.6 mi
4.2(40)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Shem Creek at South Bay
Mt Pleasant, South Carolina2.7 mi
4.2(32)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Mount Pleasant bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
