The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Cooper River Post Acute
Registered name: Sandpiper Post Acute
Mount Pleasant, SC · Medicare-certified · 176 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Cooper River Post Acute has a 1 out of 5 star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. It reports 3.05 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has had $32,087 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.047 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $32,087recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.047.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.29
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03
- Nurse aides
- 1.73
- Weekend nursing
- 2.70
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.8%16%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.6%4.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8.9%2.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.2%3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
22.5%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.3%25.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.9%18%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.7%0.9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—65.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.5%93.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79.6%88.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: J
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $24,205 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $7,882 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $97,992 in total fines.
- $24,205
Federal fine
Jun 30, 2026
- $7,882
Federal fine
Apr 10, 2025
- $49,104
Federal fine
Apr 18, 2024
- $13,000
Federal fine
Jan 5, 2024
- $3,801
Federal fine
Jan 5, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 275 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 161.1 residents on an average day (92% of 176 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 45 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.