“I took two tours, and I really liked the atmosphere, the culture and the people. They were very kind, and I watched them treat other residents in a very caring way. The activity program is very full every day, and the person who drives the activities is just a super person. The executive director is excellent, and the food is very, very good. Housekeeping is prompt, and the maintenance man was swift, knowledgeable and very nice. I'm very satisfied with the value and would recommend it.”
Independent Living and Assisted Living and Memory Care
Somerby Baxter Village
522 6th Baxter Crossing, Fort Mill, SC 29708 · Map
Independent LivingAlso assisted living, memory care
114 residentsLicensed capacity
$3,600 to $4,750/moTypical assisted living start in South Carolina, from 57 communities that publish prices
8 interviewsPhone-verified by Senior Living Alliance
What residents and families say
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“We're well satisfied with almost everything, and I've probably recommended it to half a dozen people. Management is accessible, responsive and respectful. The dining is a ten, with a very good selection. There's a lot of different activities available, so my mother has a choice. Maintenance is very good, and the nurses keep a very close watch on her; when there's an issue, we get called and informed.”
“We are very happy with everything here, and we've already recommended it to other people. Management is very attentive and answers all questions and concerns. The activity staffer in memory care is absolutely fantastic; he takes residents out in the van once or twice a week to parks and different areas, which is terrific. The housekeeper is terrific, maintenance seems to be on top of everything, and the med techs are terrific, accessible and respectful. She is safe and comfortable.”
“She's never been so happy about the food at a place she's lived. The dining staff cater to her and are very respectful, and everybody has been respectful and knowledgeable. The maintenance man is responsive and helped her hang some pictures. The room is nice and kept up, the facilities are nice, and the staff check on her all the time. I would recommend it.”
“Overall, they're doing a great job. Management does a great job communicating. There are always food options, and the menu is elevated and very thoughtfully planned, not just basic food. There's always something for everyone to do, from singing and movement to outside groups, often kids, who come in to volunteer with the residents. Our main housekeeper takes pride in her work, and many of the nurses take great pride in theirs. I'm happy with my mom's accommodations, and she is safe and comfortable.”
“Overall, we're pretty happy with the place. The activities have improved dramatically, and the staff are creative about keeping residents busy instead of just sitting there all day.”
“The management team is responsive and respectful, always quick to assist when I need help. The apartment layout is great, and my mother feels safe and comfortable. The staff, especially the new nursing director, are compassionate and made the transition to hospice care smooth. Overall, the community is well-maintained, and I would definitely recommend it to others looking for a supportive environment.”
“The food is outstanding, and I'd say it's handled perfect. The staff is very helpful and friendly, making dining a pleasant experience. The management team is respectful, and while they're adjusting to some changes, they seem dedicated. My dad loves his apartment, and he feels safe and comfortable there. Overall, I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a welcoming community.”
About the community
Written by Somerby Baxter Village
In the heart of Baxter Village, Fort Mill's beloved 'front porch living' neighborhood, Somerby Baxter Village puts shops, restaurants, and a short drive to Charlotte at your doorstep. Villas echo the neighborhood's porch-first design, the campus offers a therapy pool, theater, and fountain courtyards, and the Lilac Trace neighborhood provides research-backed memory care.
- In walkable Baxter Village, steps from shops and dining
- Villas with front porches, garages, and full kitchens
- Therapy pool, theater, and fountain courtyards
- Short drive to Charlotte via I-77
- No property taxes for villa residents
Life at Somerby Baxter Village
Dining
The culinary team serves three chef-prepared meals a day in a restaurant-style dining room. Chefs use fresh ingredients and offer a variety of entrées daily, mixing familiar dishes with new ones.
Activities
The events calendar includes community celebrations, educational programs, social hours, fitness classes, creative workshops and live music. Independent living residents take part in the Brilliance program. Scheduled transportation takes residents to downtown Fort Mill shops and restaurants, the Anne Springs Close Greenway and the Schiele Museum of Natural History.
Front-Porch VillasThe Atlantic: 1,500 sq ft, two bedrooms, two baths, attached garage: porch included.
Village LivingBaxter Village's shops, restaurants, and town events right outside the community.
Therapy PoolAn on-site pool plus a fitness center with daily senior-tailored classes.
Full ContinuumIndependent living, assisted living, and Lilac Trace memory care together.
Amenities
- Dining room
- Fitness center
- Therapy pool
- Beauty salon
- Library
- Movie theater
- Computer room
- Courtyards
- On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy
- Villas with attached garages
Memory care program
Lilac Trace Memory Care follows the Meet Me Where I Am philosophy and the R.E.A.C.H. for Life program, a structured daily sequence of social, exercise, brain fitness, creative and music activities led by dementia-trained caregivers.
Floor plans
7 layouts from Somerby Baxter Village’s website. Sizes and prices are as the community lists them; ask which are available now.
Prices
Starting prices the community publishes, with the date we checked each one and a link to where it is published. Care charges are usually added after an assessment.
| Care | Starting at | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Living | $6,045 /mo | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Assisted Living | $5,800 /mo | Oct 11, 2026 |
Area costs
Assisted Living in South Carolina typically starts at $3,600 to $4,750 a month. Based on 57 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.
Memory Care in South Carolina typically starts at $4,850 to $6,700 a month. Based on 31 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.
How this page is paid for. Lilisity is operated by Senior Living Alliance. Somerby Baxter Village is a member and pays SLA for its resident and family interview program. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating or the order of search results. The description, features and photos come from the community. Testimonials come from SLA phone interviews. Prices, license details and inspections come from the community’s published rates and public records. How we verify testimonials · How we are paid
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What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
State inspections
0Enforcement orders
0Violations cited in orders
Most recent enforcement order: Oct 15, 2026. See the record
License
Active, 114 residents
Community Residential Care Facility (Alzheimer's unit) CRC-2111, current license dated Sep 26, 2025. Licensee BAXTER SENIOR CARE LLC.
State inspection record0 enforcement orders
- Enforcement orders since October 15, 2021
- 0
- Monetary penalties assessed
- None
DPH’s monthly enforcement reports list no order against this community, under its current name, in the last five years.
DPH does not post routine inspection reports for assisted living (community residential care) online. This page lists only the enforcement orders DPH publishes each month: administrative orders, consent orders, suspensions and revocations, with the violations DPH cited. Most inspections do not lead to an order, so a community with no order here can still have had citations. You can ask DPH for a community's inspection reports, and you can ask the community to show you its most recent one. This community is licensed for 114 residents. Orders are matched to communities by name, because DPH’s reports do not give license numbers. Source: South Carolina Department of Public Health, Healthcare Quality, Healthcare Quality Enforcement Actions, reports checked October 15, 2026, showing the last five years. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee BAXTER SENIOR CARE LLC
- License type
- Community Residential Care Facility (Alzheimer's unit)
- License number
- CRC-2111
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2025-09-26
- Licensed capacity
- 114
- Licensee
- BAXTER SENIOR CARE LLC
- County
- York County
- Administrator
- Sara Melody
Source: South Carolina state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator name from the South Carolina licensing record, as of Oct 12, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in South Carolina, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in South Carolina
- Community Choices (CC) Waiver (SC.0405): Residential Personal Care II. Yes, in a limited way. South Carolina's Community Choices waiver offers a service called Residential Personal Care II for waiver members who live in a CRCF and are assessed as needing an intermediate nursing facility level of care. (state page)
- Waitlist. The Community Choices waiver has a wait list; SCDHHS contacts people when enrollment opens. (source)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The current license dates from 2025. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- Your published starting price is a base rate. What would the total monthly cost be for my parent's needs?
- How much have prices gone up in each of the last three years?
- How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
- What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
- How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
What we checked7 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Department of Public Health, Healthcare Quality inspection records | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
Common questionsAnswers to 6 questions families ask
What levels of care does Somerby Baxter Village offer?
A full continuum: independent living in spacious villas, assisted living in studio and one-bedroom apartments, Lilac Trace Memory Care, and short-term respite stays.
What floor plans are available?
Independent living villas include the two-bedroom, two-bath Atlantic at 1,500 sq ft with attached garage. Assisted living offers the Palm, Clayton, and Grande plans, and Lilac Trace offers the Ashley, Belle, and Willow Deluxe studios.
Can residents bring their pets?
Yes. All apartments and villas at Somerby Baxter Village are pet-friendly.
Does Somerby Baxter Village have verified testimonials?
Yes. 8 residents and family members have shared testimonials about Somerby Baxter Village through phone interviews verified by Senior Living Alliance.
How much does Somerby Baxter Village cost?
Assisted Living in South Carolina typically starts at $3,600 to $4,750 a month. Based on 57 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The starting prices it publishes are in the Prices section on this page.
How do I contact Somerby Baxter Village?
Visit Somerby Baxter Village at 522 6th Baxter Crossing, Fort Mill, SC 29708.
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