Columbia Senior AdvisorRetreat at Wellmore of Lexington, at 200 Wellmore Dr Bldg #4 in Lexington (Lexington County), is a nursing home certified for Medicare and Medicaid with 60 certified beds and DPH nursing home license NCF-0966. Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
How many stars does Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington have from CMS?
Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, with 1 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures on CMS's five-star scale.
| CMS / DPH measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall stars | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections (CMS stars) | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing (CMS stars) | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures (CMS stars) | 2 of 5 |
| Certified beds and average daily census | 60 beds, 48.5 residents a day |
| Name as CMS lists it | Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | No chain listed |
| Medicare/Medicaid certification since | April 20, 2018 |
| DPH license | NCF-0966; 60 licensed beds; Licensed through 07/31/2027 |
| DPH Alzheimer's flags | No |
Its average census of about 48 residents fills roughly 81% of certified beds, below the 92% typical of certified homes in the six Midlands counties.
How many deficiencies were cited at Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington?
The latest standard health inspection CMS has on file for Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington took place August 13, 2026 and produced 3 health deficiencies: 3 from the routine survey and 0 from complaint visits.
For comparison, May 22, 2025's survey recorded 1 deficiency, with 0 more citations from infection-control checks; the latest-cycle median among Midlands certified homes is 3, so this home's newest count is not out of line.
Within CMS's three-year penalty window it lists 1 fine totaling $16,153 and 0 payment denials.
How much nursing time do residents at Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington get?
Payroll data submitted to CMS shows 4.81 nursing hours per resident per day at Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington, higher than the Midlands median of 3.83, with registered nurses supplying 0.80 of those hours (higher than the Midlands median of 0.48).
On weekends, total nurse staffing falls to or stays at 4.44 hours per resident-day. Nursing staff turnover is 49.2%, higher than the Midlands median of 45.8%; RN turnover is 57.1%. CMS counts 2 administrator departures during its measurement period.
Which nursing homes near Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington should we compare?
Its 60 certified beds make it smaller than the Lexington County median of 98 licensed nursing home beds. The nearest other certified home is Lexington Medical Center Extended Care in Lexington, about 2.2 miles away as the crow flies, with a CMS rating of 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center Extended Care 815 Old Cherokee Rd, 29072 | 2.2 | 388 | 2 of 5 | July 25, 2025 | 4 |
| Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia 700 Davega Dr, 29073 | 5.3 | 44 | 5 of 5 | August 5, 2026 | 0 |
| NHC Healthcare Lexington 2993 Sunset Blvd, 29169 | 5.4 | 170 | 4 of 5 | April 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation 300 Agape Dr, 29169 | 6.0 | 98 | 3 of 5 | January 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 3514 Sidney Rd, 29210 | 6.2 | 108 | 1 of 5 | July 17, 2025 | 9 |
What is near Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington in Lexington?
Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington is in Lexington, Lexington County, and Lexington Medical Center is the closest general hospital on DPH's list, about 5.8 miles away by straight line.
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge follows at roughly 7.1 miles. These are straight-line distances, not drive times.
At the same address DPH also licenses Wellmore of Lexington (assisted living license, 174 beds).
What does Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington's CMS record suggest asking?
Begin with the questions its CMS data raises: ask to read the full statement of deficiencies from August 13, 2026, even though the count (3 deficiencies) is not high for the area.
- Turnover of 49.2% runs above the Midlands median; ask what share of each shift is agency staff.
- Ask what prompted $16,153 in CMS fines and whether the underlying problem is closed.
- Occupancy is about 81%; ask which halls have open beds and why.
- CMS lists a resident council; ask when it meets and whether family members may attend.
- If Medicaid may pay later, confirm Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington takes South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid for long stays and how its Medicaid beds are assigned.
