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Two Communities - One Mission

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is expanding its mission and market reach through an affiliation creating Seafields at Kiawah Island by Bishop Gadsden.

Building on its long connection to the Sea Islands and a 174-year history of excellence in senior living, Bishop Gadsden established a relationship with Seafields three years ago to complete their continuum of care as the provider for post-acute healthcare for Seafields’ future residents.

With an anticipated opening in late 2025, Seafields at Kiawah will be a 62+ life plan community featuring 89 independent and 16 assisted living residences.  Amenities of Seafields includes a stunning outdoor, heated pool overlooking an expansive Freshfields lake highlighting lowcountry wildlife and the area’s natural beauty; various culinary opportunities that pay homage to the best of fresh local ingredients; an onsite luxurious spa, a yoga and fitness center and various amenity spaces; physician services and on-site clinic, and easy access to the much-anticipated MUSC Health Kiawah Partners Pavilion, all within walking distance of the 30 shops, restaurants, spa services and boutique hotel accommodations that make Freshfields an outstanding destination for island residents and visitors alike.

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Sarah Tipton

– Sarah Tipton, President/CEO of Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community.

Bishop Gadsden identified various strategic expansion scenarios that align with our mission. Over the past several years, we deepened collaborative relationship with the Seafields board and have been inspired by their dedication of bringing unparalleled senior living to the sea islands, an area that has long been part of our community’s success. Bishop Gadsden looks forward to successfully opening and operating Seafields by Bishop Gadsden.

Kimberly Borts

– Meet the Executive Director of Seafields

Mrs. Borts was named Vice President of Mission and Communications in 2022 and has been with the Institution since October 2007. In her capacity within Bishop Gadsden, Kimberly oversees all internal and external fundraising and communication strategies for the community and is highly involved in general operations and strategic initiatives.  Prior to joining, she worked at Sea Island Habitat for Humanity from 2002 to 2007.  Her professional development includes completing a fellowship with the Roper St. Francis Foundation, which fostered collaboration with the hospital system, where she was later nominated and served as Chair. In 2022, she was recognized as a NOVARE Senior Fellow by the senior living consortium. Mrs. Borts is currently the Chair of LeadingAge South Carolina, and her extensive board service includes past chair and current member of Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, executive committee and current member of Vantage Point Foundation, and past roles with the South Carolina Planned Giving Council, and Lowcountry Association of Fundraising Professionals.

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