Cresswind Charleston sits in Summerville, South Carolina, about half an hour from downtown Charleston, and this community covers more than 1,000 acres of preserved land, which means there are a lot of trees, trails, lakes, and open spaces all around, and folks can walk, bike, or just look at nature. The homes here are all single-family and new, built by Kolter Homes since 2015, and there's a good mix of floor plans, including a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath option with over 2,400 square feet, and the builders offer different styles like brick, siding, and stone, plus covered patios, lanais, and high ceilings. Residents can find move-in ready homes or join when the new "coming soon" sections open up, and there's a whole design studio on site if you want to pick out fixtures or room layouts, plus smart home features and sod landscaping come standard.
The neighborhood has its own YMCA and a historic Farmhouse Social Center, and there's over 20 miles of trails for hiking, walking, or biking, not to mention lakes and ponds for fishing and the community even lets you take a boat out. If you want to keep busy, there's a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse where a Lifestyle Director leads fitness classes like Zumba, and folks can use the fitness center, demonstration kitchen, resort-style pool, or play tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, or horseshoes. The community has a garden, a dog park, an event lawn, and even an outdoor amphitheater for gatherings, and seniors can also spend time in game rooms, the library, activity rooms, or head outdoors to the amphitheater or fire pit.
Cresswind Charleston serves active adults aged 55 or older and offers lots of amenities for that age group, with services ranging from independent living-with maintenance-free homes and social programs-to full care, like assisted living, memory support for Alzheimer's and dementia, and skilled nursing for those who need more medical help. There's a full 24-hour call system and supervision, and staff handle daily needs like meals, housekeeping, laundry, personal care, and medication management. Memory care has special activities, and skilled nursing covers round-the-clock support, wound care, and rehab. The place is structured as a continuing care retirement community, so folks can move from independent to assisted living, up to nursing care, all in one place, plus there are smaller board-and-care homes for those who like a quieter setting.
Amenities include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning, and rooms set up for easy access by wheelchair or walker. There's restaurant-style dining with all-day meal service, professional chefs, and options for allergies or diabetes, plus staff to help with laundry, transportation, and move-in coordination. Schools in the area belong to the Dorchester District 2, including Sand Hill and Beech Hill Elementary among others. Seniors have access to spa and wellness programs, movie nights, art and music classes, scheduled activities, and there's even partnerships for elder law and veteran services, plus connections to funeral homes and elder abuse protection agencies. Residents who need it can get help with dental, vision, and hearing care, and there's services for wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, and other home modifications. The "Set Yourself FREE" lifestyle program covers fitness, relationships, education, and entertainment, and there's lots of outdoor space with parks, playgrounds, and a community garden. The area is safe and gated, with open greenspace and mature trees all around, a good choice for folks who like to stay active and want help that changes if needs change over time.
