Lodge at Wellmore
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Tega Cay, SC
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Lodge at Wellmore

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Tega Cay, SC
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Lodge at Wellmore accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Lodge at Wellmore

Lodge at Wellmore is a 60-bed skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility owned by Wellmore of Tega Cay LLC in Tega Cay, South Carolina, part of the Wellmore of Tega Cay luxury continuing care retirement campus in York County. Administered by David M. Dunn, the facility accepts Medicare and private pay and serves primarily short-stay residents, with 62 percent Medicare admissions and an average stay of 39 days.
CMS grades Lodge at Wellmore 3 stars, with a staffing rating 69.5 percent above South Carolina average and a quality measures rating 14.6 percent above state benchmark. Total nursing hours reach 5 hours 4 minutes per resident per day, placing the facility 10th of 112 South Carolina skilled nursing facilities. All six staffing metrics exceed state averages, including weekend total nursing at 4 hours and 49 minutes per day, 44 percent above South Carolina benchmark, and CNA hours at 2 hours 53 minutes per day, 30 percent above state average. Long-stay quality measures are rated significantly above average: hospitalizations at 1.02 per 1,000 resident days are 50 percent better than South Carolina’s 2.03 average, and pressure ulcers at 1.9 percent are 68 percent below the state figure. Return to home for short-stay residents at 64.7 percent is 28 percent better than South Carolina’s 50.6 percent average. The health inspection rating is 27 percent below South Carolina average. 7 total health citations since 2023 include 2 critical and 1 serious citation, all in the quality of care category and all subsequently corrected. 5 civil money penalties totaling $40,000 have been assessed between June 2023 and February 2025, slightly above the South Carolina average of $34,000. Falls with major injury for both short-stay (2.4 percent, 205 percent above state average) and long-stay residents, and a UTI rate of 5.9 percent among long-stay residents (257 percent above state average), are the clearest quality concerns in the outcome data.
Amenities feature on-site rehabilitation services, fine dining, a salon and spa, and a cafe and bar.
Lodge at Wellmore suits York County families and those near Charlotte seeking post-acute rehabilitation in a luxury CCRC setting. Families should discuss the quality of care citations and falls prevention protocols with the facility before placement.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 75.8% Above SC avg. ▲ 75.8% Above SC avg.SC average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 9.4% Above SC avg. ▲ 9.4% Above SC avg.SC average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 72.9% Above SC avg. ▲ 72.9% Above SC avg.SC average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 48.7% Above SC avg. ▲ 48.7% Above SC avg.SC average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs South Carolina averages

Rank #23 / 117Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 117 homes we track in South Carolina for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 117 South Carolina facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 23rd out of 117 homes we track in South Carolina for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 42m

18% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
43m
+14% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 23m
+36% State avg: 1h 1m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 36m
+17% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
4h 20m
+29% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
6m
+28% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
26m
+9% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day

All 6 underlying metrics are above the state average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
55
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
39 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #206 / 304Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th out of 304 homes we track in South Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
92%
Rank #40 / 92Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 92 homes we track in South Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 92. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the South Carolina average: 82.1%
Occupied beds
55 / 60
Average occupied beds in South Carolina homes 90 beds

License Details

Facility TypeHL- Nursing Home
StatusActive
CountyYork
License NumberNCF-0988
Business TypeLimited Liability
CMS Certification Number425407

Ownership & Operating Entity

Lodge at Wellmore is legally operated by Wellmore Of Tega Cay LLC, and administered by David M Dunn.

Owner NameWellmore Of Tega Cay LLC

Type Of Units

Institutional Nursing Home
60 units
Total beds
60 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Activities
Café
Bar
Salon
Spa
Study
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Rehab

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 5

State average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
7 Rank #29 / 119Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 119 homes we track in South Carolina for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 119 SC facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 13.7

Citations per inspection
1.4 Rank #6 / 119Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 119 homes we track in South Carolina for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 119 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 3.44


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
2
100% worse than State average

State average: 1


Serious health citations
1
233% worse than State average

State average: 0.3

2 critical citations State average: 1

1 serious citation State average: 0.3

4 moderate citations State average: 12.3

0 minor citations State average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Feb 20, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Jul 25, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Oct 16, 2023
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 119
Employees 80
Contractors 39
Staff to resident ratio 2.48 : 1
35% more staff per resident than South Carolina average
South Carolina average ratio: 1.84 : 1 South Carolina average ratio: 1.84 : 1See full South Carolina ranking
Avg staff/day 36
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 7.9 hours South Carolina average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full South Carolina ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 27,155

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 27 total: 23 full-time employees and 4 contractors. 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 47 total: 38 full-time employees and 9 contractors. 47
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

10.9%

2,955 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 9 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Physician Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3894712,62092100%9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse234276,71892100%8.5
Registered Nurse100102,02892100%9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,4827885%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0555477379%5.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0445406874%5.6
Speech Language Pathologist0555348188%4.4
Dental Services Staff1015286672%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Administrator1015046368%8
Physician Assistant0115046368%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0774286672%5.7
Occupational Therapy Aide101801011%8
Qualified Social Worker011481617%3
Medical Director011292426%1.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112833%9.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist011261213%2.2
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
27 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 85%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $40K Rank #109 / 120Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 120 homes we track in South Carolina for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Carolina average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 120 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
19% higher than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of fines 5
105% more fines than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $40K
South Carolina average $34K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 20, 2025
$9K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 25, 2024
$17K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 16, 2023
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.2
41% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.5
19% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average South Carolina avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.0%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 12.0%
29% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
19% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.9%
68% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.9%
257% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.1%
65% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.9%
11% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.8%
9% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.7%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.02
50% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.03

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.48
23% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.91

Short-stay resident measures
Above average South Carolina avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.4%
16% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
57% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.7%
23% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 78.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.1%
15% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 24.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.3%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.4%
205% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 43.4%
19% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 64.7%
28% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 48
Medicare
28
58.3% of residents
Private pay or other
20
41.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$8.7M
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.0M Rank #72 / 113Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 113 homes we track in South Carolina. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$8.7M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$8.1M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #53 / 113Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 113 homes we track in South Carolina. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$6.9M 76.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #14 / 113Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 113 homes we track in South Carolina. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$10.8M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$17.6M

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 22 days.

Admissions
455 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 62%
Private pay 38%
Discharges
452 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 57%
Private pay 43%

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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Carolina average is: 62.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Nhc Healthcare Anderson
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Anderson
290
Facility 290
SC AVG 90
Rank #2 / 304
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
SC AVG 86.4
Rank #17 / 92
+10%
3.73
Facility 3.73
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #71 / 117
-13%-7%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #20 / 119
3.0
Facility 3.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #54 / 119
-276--Bradley Moorhouse
$28.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $28.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #3 / 113
$17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #4 / 113
62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #45 / 113
425052
Nhc Healthcare Clinton
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Clinton
131
Facility 131
SC AVG 90
Rank #52 / 304
97.0%
Facility 97.0%
SC AVG 86.4
Rank #7 / 92
+12%
3.74
Facility 3.74
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #71 / 117
+20%-7%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
5
Facility 5
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #14 / 119
1.7
Facility 1.7
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 119
-127--Charles Holder
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #34 / 113
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #28 / 113
64.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #39 / 113
425071
Nhc Healthcare Laurens
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Ext Laurens
176
Facility 176
SC AVG 90
Rank #10 / 304
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
SC AVG 86.4
Rank #49 / 92
+6%
4.30
Facility 4.30
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #37 / 117
+62%+8%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
7
Facility 7
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #29 / 119
1.8
Facility 1.8
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 119
2161A+-Rickie Shearer
$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #33 / 113
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #17 / 113
75.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 75.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #17 / 113
425054
Veterans Victory House
NH
SNF
Walterboro
220
Facility 220
SC AVG 90
Rank #3 / 304
83.7%
Facility 83.7%
SC AVG 86.4
Rank #71 / 92
-3%
4.60
Facility 4.60
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #28 / 117
+23%+15%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
10
Facility 10
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #49 / 119
3.3
Facility 3.3
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #64 / 119
1184--South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs
$21.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $21.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #11 / 113
$9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #18 / 113
44.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 44.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #105 / 113
425386
Lodge at Wellmore
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Tega Cay
60
Facility 60
SC AVG 90
Rank #206 / 304
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
SC AVG 86.4
Rank #40 / 92
+7%
4.70
Facility 4.70
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #23 / 117
-10%+18%
$40.0k
Facility $40.0k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #109 / 120
7
Facility 7
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #29 / 119
1.4
Facility 1.4
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #6 / 119
355--Wellmore LLC
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #72 / 113
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #53 / 113
76.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 76.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #14 / 113
425407

Frequently Asked Questions about Lodge at Wellmore

Who is the owner of Lodge at Wellmore?

Lodge at Wellmore is legally operated by Wellmore Of Tega Cay LLC, and administered by David M. Dunn.

What is the license number of Lodge at Wellmore?

According to SC state health department records, Lodge at Wellmore's license number is NCF-0988.

What is the occupancy rate at Lodge at Wellmore?

Lodge at Wellmore's occupancy is 92%.

Are pets allowed at Lodge at Wellmore?

Yes, Lodge at Wellmore allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Lodge at Wellmore operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Lodge at Wellmore is registered as a for-profit in SC.

Who is the administrator of Lodge at Wellmore?

David M. Dunn is the administrator of Lodge at Wellmore.

How many beds does Lodge at Wellmore have?

Lodge at Wellmore has 60 beds.

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