Franke at Seaside

With 44 beds, Franke at Seaside is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Mount Pleasant average about 110 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Mount Pleasant average about 2.5 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded no deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Mount Pleasant average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 43%.

The community is located in Charleston County, SC.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 8 problems at Franke at Seaside. None of them caused harm to a resident.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Franke at Seaside offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Corporation
• Beds / units 44
• Religious affiliation Lutheran
• Occupancy 92%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
• Annual staff turnover 43%
• Last health inspection April 2026