Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington
200 Wellmore Drive, Lexington, SC 29072 · (803) 520-1200
For profit - Limited Liability company · 60 certified beds
Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 1 citation, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $16,153 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 22, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 22, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 22, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,153May 22, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.03 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.76 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.37 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.91 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 49.2% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 45.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- L.M.C.- Extended Care Lexington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Presbyterian Home Of South Carolina-Columbia Lexington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community West Columbia · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare - Lexington West Columbia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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