Retreat At Wellmore Of Lexington
Lexington, SC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 425412) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,153
Phone: (803) 520-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Retreat At Wellmore Of Lexington has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Retreat At Wellmore Of Lexington reports total nurse staffing of about 5.03 hours per resident per day, including about 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.2%.
Retreat At Wellmore Of Lexington has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,153.00, and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Retreat At Wellmore Of Lexington is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Lexington, South Carolina, with 60 certified beds and an average of 45.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and accepts Medicare.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The rating breaks down into four components: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars. These separate ratings reflect different aspects of care — inspection findings, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures — and together form the composite overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 5.03, including approximately 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,153.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Status designation for this facility in the supplied data.
The facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.03 hours per resident per day, including about 0.76 RN hours, with staff turnover at 49.2% and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,153.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Status designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 60 certified beds and an average of 45.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 20, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (2 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8035201200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 8035201200 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425412?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.