City: Charleston, SC

Category: Retirement

Telephone: (843) 856-4700, (800) 940-7435

Address: 1885 Rifle Range Rd.

Description: This residential-care facility, operated by Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, is located in Mount Pleasant, just 1 mile from the beach at the Isle of Palms. It offers private and companion rooms with some assistance available. A full-time staff of licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants provides quality medical attention. There are 158 one- and two-bedroom apartments in multiple buildings as well as 75 patio homes for independent living options. Residents enjoy a wellness program, meals, housekeeping, and transportation. Emotional support is offered through family support groups, volunteer interaction, and a chapel program. A new 44-bed skilled nursing center was recently added to the community, and plans are under way for additional independent living cottages, patio homes, and apartments. The Burges Center is a 24,000-square-foot resident’s club and wellness center.