Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2014

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Dwelling
Masterpiece Living
Somerby of Mount Pleasant
The word “masterpiece”
generally provokes thoughts of
priceless works of art and pieces
of music that have been played for
centuries. But at Somerby of Mount
Pleasant, the mission is to ensure that
residents think of their own lives as
masterpieces.
“A true masterpiece is something that never leaves
one with the feeling that anything is missing,” said Lisa
Kinsella, executive director of
Somerby. “That level of complete
fulfillment is exactly the lifestyle we offer our residents.”
Somerby of Mount Pleasant is a rental retirement
community in Park West that
offers independent living,
assisted living, memory care
and respite accommodation
with all the resort-style
amenities and restaurant-style
dining anyone could wish for.
“We boast a beautiful
property, spacious living
areas and more fun-filled
events than you could count,”
Kinsella said. “But what sets
us apart is not the four walls
of our buildings or the beauty
of the landscape; it’s all about
the lifestyle.”
Life at Somerby is focused
on enhancing retirement with a spark.
“It’s a lifestyle that makes you more energetic and
passionate about each day,” she said. “It’s the ‘Masterpiece
Living’ our residents enjoy.”
Masterpiece Living, offered in the Charleston area
exclusively by Somerby, is a research-based initiative
focused on staying healthy in every dimension – physically,
socially, intellectually and spiritually.
In addition to plenty of physical activities, the community
offers a place of meditation and worship and hosts games,
clubs, arts and crafts, presentations, special events and
scheduled trips in order to keep residents engaged socially.
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“Staying engaged with other people is very important to
overall wellness, and Somerby makes it easy,” Kinsella said.
“I love hearing residents say, ‘You know, I just met my new
best friends here.’ Luckily, I get to hear that often!”
Resident Margaret Shuh took on a project to show what
the mission of Somerby means to her and presented the
final product to Kinsella as a gift. It was a wooden spool
with a ribbon and a card that read:
“The spool for Somerby’s Mission Statement is an old
wooden one, lending itself to the concept of realizing that
even though we are older, there is still much useful value in
each of us. The patina of age may be upon us, but we aren’t
done yet!”
Somerby, which celebrated its sixth year in July, also
specializes in other five-
star services residents may
enjoy, including weekly
housekeeping, linen service
and scheduled transportation.
Of course, all residents have
access to days full of activities,
fine dining and fun.
“You will make new
friends here at Somerby,”
Kinsella said. “Our residents
really look forward to
spending time together and
meeting new people. There’s
so much to do and something
for everyone.”
Somerby residents will
take part in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 20 at
Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. And from 5:30 p.m. to
8 p.m. on Oct. 24, the community will host “Girls Night
Out” to benefit breast cancer research, complete with with
cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, retail vendors and massages.
“These are just some of the many ways of getting
residents involved and providing a way for them to give
back to their community,” Kinsella said. “We are always
focused on adding quality to the lives of our residents.”
To learn more, visit or call
800-984-4096.
Lifestyle is what sets Somerby of Mount Pleasant apart. Masterpiece
Living, offered in the charleston area exclusively by Somerby, is a
research-based initiative focused on staying healthy in every dimension.
Photo provided by Somerby of Mount Pleasant.