Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2013

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N estled in the Park West
community, Somerby of Mount Pleasant
is enriching the lives of Lowcountry se-
niors. Its residents enjoy well-maintained
apartment homes and villas on the me-
ticulously groomed property of the gated
community.
When I dropped by Somerby, I was greeted by the aroma
of coffee from the café and pleas-
antly surprised by the immense
selection of books in the adjacent library and computer cen-
ter. Lyn Iseman is the community relations coordinator; her
enthusiasm for Somerby’s residents, facilities and core values
made for an enlightening visit.
Dominion Partners, Somerby’s
parent company, has developed
senior communities for more than
20 years. Somerby embodies its
mission statement: “To inspire and
nurture successful aging each and
every day.”
Somerby of Mount Pleasant,
which is celebrating its fifth an-
niversary, provides a place where
residents “enjoy a fulfilling and
rewarding life without upfront
entry fees or buy-ins. This means
that residents and families are in
control of their finances,” according
to Iseman.
Somerby offers three distinct
levels of care: independent, assisted
and memory. With a 24-hour
monitored emergency response
system and full-time registered nurses and licensed practical
nurses in the community at all times, the quality care staff
exceeds state guidelines.
The community offers Masterpiece Living, a research-
based initiative developed in partnership with the Mayo
Clinic that provides residents with an exclusive, ground-
breaking approach to wellness.
As I walked through the facility, it was easy for me to
see what sets Somerby apart. Its open plan design features
windows looking out over welcoming paths dotted with
benches and rest areas. The Château Restaurant compares
to fine dining anywhere in the Lowcountry; multiple entrée
options prepared by an experienced chef are a highlight of
Somerby living.
As we breezed by the day spa, Lyn professed it to be “one
of the popular amenities with the residents.” The next doors
down house therapy rooms and a fitness center. Dedicated
professionals assist with physical therapy, occupational
therapy, speech and language pathology. The spacious fitness
center houses state-of-the-art equipment, and an indoor
heated exercise pool is nearby.
Each apartment has a full kitchen, modern appliances,
verandas, walk-in showers and a washer/dryer. Guest apart-
ments are available, as is a private dining area for parties and
other celebrations.
To find out more about what Somerby of Mount Pleasant has
to offer, visit
bySpark.com, or call (800) 914-4870.
By Renae BRaBHaM
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Photos provided.
Residents at Somerby of Mount Pleasant enjoy well-maintained
apartment homes and villas on meticulously groomed grounds,
as well as open, airy interior designs.