The Artisan Mount Pleasant sits on an 11.8-acre campus at 601 Solana Way, tucked between the Wando River and Gray Bay, and you get a sense of Southern coastal life just from the look of the buildings and the peaceful surroundings, which really does make for a calm place to live, and they welcome dogs and other pets too, so some folks are relieved about that right away. The community has 168 residences, including cozy cottages, one and two-bedroom senior apartments, and villas with patios, sunrooms, and attached garages, with spaces running between 395 and 1,700 square feet, and the leases are flexible and don't need a buy-in. The whole place is designed to help older adults live well, whether someone needs independent living, assisted living, or memory care for Alzheimer's and other kinds of dementia, and they have care staff on hand, including people trained in memory care, so there's extra attention for those who need it, plus support for regular daily tasks and medication reminders.
When someone moves in, they can count on weekly housekeeping, laundry, and room service if they want, while transportation's available for appointments and errands, and nutrition is taken pretty seriously, with chef-prepared meals, meal planners focusing on health and balance, different restaurant venues, and you can even get your meals made to order if you like, or eat in your residence where kitchenettes and appliances are provided. The schedule stays pretty full, with programs like Zest® wellness and ZestFit exercise classes, tai chi, social hours, live music, and guest lectures, and there's an art studio, a library, two movie theaters, and a fitness center, all on campus, and folks swim in the heated indoor pool or walk outdoors on landscaped paths that wind by water features. The community's focus stays on wellness of mind, body, and soul, with a wellness studio and onsite therapy like occupational or physical therapy, and for folks who like a bit of pampering, there's a full-service salon and spa.
Families find some peace of mind because of the 24/7 staff presence, and because the environment tries to encourage new friendships, exploring personal interests, and joining in a variety of planned social and recreational activities every week. All inclusive amenities are widespread, so things like nursing, memory care, and independent living fit together as a continuing care retirement setup, meaning people can move through different care levels without leaving. Outdoor areas let residents take in some fresh air, garden if they want, and watch birds or just enjoy quiet moments by the water, and the Southern hospitality stands out, with the staff focusing on making the place warm and welcoming. The Artisan Mount Pleasant is part of the Senior Resource Group family and was designed by PRDG, while Formation Development Group developed it, so it has a polished but homey feel and plenty of choices for daily living.
