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Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community

1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing

For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(843) 762-3300

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,534

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,719
  • Average State Price: $3,298
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community Description

    Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is a thriving life plan community on more than 100 acres of lush marshlands and majestic oaks on James Island, just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston. Nationally recognized for its architectural design and high-quality programs and services, Bishop Gadsden offers residents the amenities, support, and freedom to live extraordinary lives.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.3
    Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 43 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 22 communities in Charleston
  • Ranking in State: 51 out of 483 communities in SC
  • Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Highly praised retirement community with a long history and over 600 residents.
    • Luxury amenities and a strong foundation in the Episcopal faith.
    • High employee satisfaction, with a family-like atmosphere among staff.
    • Beautiful campus with abundant amenities and professional staff.
    • Several fine dining restaurants on-site.
    • Positive experiences from both residents and employees, highlighting great living and working conditions.
    • Notable chapel with an incredible organ and excellent choir.
    • Wonderful staff and culture, with many considering it a second home.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One review describes a toxic environment, with claims of neglect and mistreatment of residents.
    • Another review criticizes the workplace culture, alleging racism and poor treatment of employees.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • Some logistical issues mentioned, such as mud during unloading.

    Overall:

    The majority of reviews for this retirement community are overwhelmingly positive, praising its amenities, staff, and culture. There are, however, a few negative experiences noted, particularly concerning the treatment of residents and employees. Prospective residents and employees may want to consider these reviews while also seeking more information to form a comprehensive view.


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    Health

    Personal care

    Dementia Care

    Transitional care from hospital to home


    Services

    Light housekeeping

    Companionship

    Shopping and errands

    Family caregiver respite

    Security


    Activities

    Special occasions


    Community Amenities

    Diverse collection of seating arrangements


    Room Amenities

    Large windows

    Warm fireplace


    Dining

    Meal planning and preparation

    Dine in the Café

    Fresh coffee and pastry

    Brick oven pizza

    Family meals


    Transportation

    Transportation


    Pet

    Pet care



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 19, 2018
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 41
    Total current residents: 10
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is James Island which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 6,000 (very small town).
    • The average income is $97,842, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 52
      • Average Temperature: 70.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 181 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 182 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.9 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.0 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 6.91% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 4.26% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 21% Black or African-American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 73% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.81 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.12 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.47 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.38 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Bi-Lo
    0.7 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.8 miles away
    Harris Teeter
    1.1 miles away
    Publix
    1.6 miles away
    Doscher's
    3.8 miles away

    Transportation

    Waterfront Park
    4.5 miles away
    Cruise Ship Terminal
    4.6 miles away
    Aquarium Wharf/MaritimeCenter
    5.0 miles away
    Liberty Square
    5.1 miles away
    Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
    5.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    EPIC Center
    5.7 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    1.2 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.5 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.7 miles away
    First Citizens Bank
    1.7 miles away
    Community First Bank
    1.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Roper Hospital
    3.7 miles away
    Ralph Henry Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center
    3.8 miles away
    MUSC Health Medical Center
    4.0 miles away
    Palmetto Hearing Healthcare Center
    5.6 miles away
    Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital
    6.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.2 miles away
    Rite Aid
    4.8 miles away
    CVS
    6.1 miles away
    Pitt Street Pharmacy
    6.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Tatum Dentistry
    4.1 miles away
    Charleston Family Dentistry
    5.6 miles away
    Stono Dental Care
    9.7 miles away
    Bella Halle Dentistry
    10.2 miles away
    Dental Care Winnowing Way
    13.9 miles away

    Parks

    James Island County Park
    0.5 miles away
    High Ropes Course
    0.9 miles away
    Charleston
    1.1 miles away
    Dock Street Park
    1.2 miles away
    Stonefield Community Common Ground Park
    1.6 miles away

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    Shopping

    Citadel Mall
    5.6 miles away
    EPIC Center
    5.7 miles away
    Northwoods Mall
    15.1 miles away
    North Rivers Market
    15.2 miles away

    Culture

    Memminger Auditorium
    4.1 miles away
    Gibbes Museum of Art
    4.1 miles away
    Dock Street Theatre
    4.2 miles away
    The Footlight Players Theatre
    4.3 miles away
    Sottile Theatre
    4.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Huddle House
    0.4 miles away
    Mondo's Italian
    0.4 miles away
    Thai Elephant
    0.4 miles away
    Black Magic Cafe
    0.6 miles away
    Food Fight
    0.7 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of SC. It is a large-sized community with 112 total beds.

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