Savannah Grace at The Palms of Mount Pleasant is a name most Lowcountry residents already associate with quality nursing and rehabilitation care. But that’s not the whole story. In addition to being a part of the acclaimed assisted and senior living campus at The Palms, Savannah Grace and The Palms itself operate under the corporate […]
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Overture: Bringing Active Adult Apartment Homes to Charleston
Something new and intriguing is arriving in Charleston. Overture West Ashley and Overture Daniel Island are highly anticipated active adult apartment home communities for residents 55 and over. Overture is a significant value compared to independent and assisted-living communities where you pay for services you may not need. You will enjoy Overture’s 7 Dimensions of […]
Franke at Seaside: One Community, Evolving Needs
Franke at Seaside is a nonprofit retirement community in Mount Pleasant offering older adults an array of residential options on a single campus. Active, independent seniors can live among peers in patio homes or rental apartments. As needed, seniors can transition into assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services. “We are […]
Wellmore of Daniel Island: Easing the Move to Assisted Living
The transition to assisted living for a senior citizen can be challenging enough, for the individual as well as the family. When additional care needs arise, being able to accommodate those needs at one facility eases additional stress that could adversely impact potential residents and their family members. Fortunately for seniors in the Lowcountry, there […]
Summerville Estates: Social Outlets, Maintaining Control
A home is more than a roof over our heads. It’s a place to feel safe, gather with family and friends and build memories. But as we or our loved ones age, housing needs can change. For some, there’s a desire to downsize. Others just need a little extra support. For many healthy seniors considering […]
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Stuart Markovitz, M.D. of Charleston Men’s Clinic
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