Sweetgrass Village Assisted Living Community, once located at 601 Mathis Ferry Rd in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, offered a warm, friendly setting where people could get help with everyday needs like bathing and taking medicine, and you'd have found a caring executive director and a staff that knew the residents and their families pretty well and always tried to make everyone feel at home, which mattered a lot to folks who moved there, and meals were served every day with different options like kosher, vegetarian, low sodium, and no sugar so just about any dietary need got covered, and guests who visited could eat too, which brought families together without fuss, and the grounds outside were well-kept with gardens and spots to sit, so residents could enjoy some fresh air or quiet time, and if anyone wanted to, they could bring a pet, like a cat or dog. Rooms had things like air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and little kitchenettes, and everything was on the ground floor with wheelchair-accessible showers, so getting around wasn't a hassle, and the staff stayed awake and alert 24 hours a day so someone was always there to help with emergencies, and there were nurses, too, plus technology like bracelets helped people who sometimes wandered, especially in their memory care area, which was set up for folks dealing with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, and people who needed shots for diabetes, help with incontinence, or just more support could get what was needed, some needing a two-person assist for safe transfers, for example.
The dining room felt a bit like a restaurant, serving three meals and snacks daily, with the choice to eat any time, plus special events like wine tasting, happy hours, karaoke, and live music now and then, while regular activities ranged from art or cooking classes and day trips to movie nights in the small theater, and if anybody needed prayers or just a peaceful moment, there were chaplains, priests, and devotional activities offered right there or off-site, so spiritual needs didn't get left behind, and there were all sorts of spaces to mingle inside and out, such as a café, fireside parlor, game room, and library, and folks could walk along the paths or relax on the patio. Housekeeping came by to keep rooms tidy, renovations kept things looking nice, and there was always something to do, whether it was listening to speakers, joining lifelong learning programs, or just enjoying a quiet day, and for some, it was a relief to have a skilled nursing team or memory care close at hand as health needs changed while staying in familiar surroundings. Homecare services, visiting therapists, and even respite or hospice care were available, and some community members just stayed for a short time rather than moving in for good.
Sweetgrass Village had a long-standing tradition of friendly staff helping residents with daily activities in a setting that felt homey but also safe, with emergency systems and transportation for outings and appointments, and many said the staff made the place feel like a true community, which carried on until the doors closed and the community stopped offering these services.
