Liberty Cottages at Park West sits in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and serves adults aged 55 and up who want an active retirement without the trouble of yard work or home repairs, and folks living here pick from several floor plans, with homes that range up to nearly 3,000 square feet on lots about 6,500 square feet, so there's plenty of space without feeling crowded, and the exteriors need no upkeep since the monthly fee handles lawn care, gutter cleaning, window washing, and irrigation, so there's no need for a ladder or shovel anymore, and people tend to like these houses with their wide doorways, hallways, and lowered kitchen islands that make moving a wheelchair around simple. Homes at Liberty Cottages offer features such as granite countertops, wide plank floors, plantation shutters, and crown molding, along with walk-in closets, a step-in shower, stainless appliances in the kitchen, a big island, and plenty of storage with a butler's pantry, plus a living room with a fireplace, and you'll find most bedrooms and living spaces on the first floor, so folks don't have to climb many stairs, though there's a bonus room or bedroom with a full bath upstairs if extra space's needed. The community comes with its own clubhouse, access to the Park West Swim and Tennis Club with tennis and volleyball courts, a swimming pool with zero entry and in-pool volleyball, and six miles of walking or bike trails, plus there's boat storage for those who like to get out on the water, while maintained outdoor features like patios, porches, and views of marshland give quiet places to sit and watch the day go by.
Residents get membership to the greater Park West community, so they can use all those pools, courts, trails, and club spaces, with a special tie-in to Somerby Healthcare next door if medical care or extra help's ever needed, and that can mean everything from assisted living and rehab to Alzheimer's care and hospice services, with care offered inside one's home through arrangements, and an experienced doctor does house calls right to Liberty Cottages, plus there are many hospitals like MUSC and Roper Hospital close by, so help's never far off. Community services include home and hospice care, move-in help, regular housekeeping, laundry, concierge, scheduled programs like music and movies, and safety systems such as emergency alerts and 24-hour supervision for those who need it, plus amenities like a library, game and arts rooms, a fitness center, and Wi-Fi in private spaces, and everything is built around being senior- and ADA-friendly, especially with first-floor designs and walkways that make getting around easy. While the cottages are custom-built and feel like a private home, living here isn't traditional home ownership-instead, the Refundable Trust Financial Plan uses an entrance deposit that gets refunded if someone leaves, minus an admin fee, and there's an interest return on that, so it can help with expenses or just make budgeting simpler for retirees, and this approach gives financial flexibility while letting folks age in place or add more care as life changes.
The cottages suit those living independently and those needing some daily help with tasks or medications, with several levels of support available as needed, though there's also peace for those who are still quite active, who want to spend days on the porch, meet friends at the pool, or walk the neighborhood without house chores taking up time, and the location puts people close to Charleston, yet tucked in a quiet master-planned community. There are regular activities that bring residents together, and some move in with friends, others meet new neighbors, and everyone can tour the place or talk with current residents to get a feel for daily life before deciding. The way things are set up, people can retire their stepladders, say goodbye to mowing, and enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle with extra support if and when life changes, and for those who want peace of mind with healthcare, comfortable homes, and a steady rhythm of days in a friendly, well-kept community, Liberty Cottages at Park West offers that slow, steady pace that suits many in their later years.
