Lodge at Wellmore
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · South Carolina, SC
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Lodge at Wellmore

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · South Carolina, 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 breakdown

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 — compared to South Carolina state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 12th out of 121 homes 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.
5h 4m per day
Rank #12 / 121Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 121 homes in South Carolina. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 121 South Carolina facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility South Carolina avg (4h 0m per day)
vs South Carolina avg
+27%

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +57% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs 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. 56m per day ▲ 47% 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 33m per day ▲ 52% 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 55m per day ▲ 31% 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. 5h 3m per day ▲ 51% 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 per day ▲ 18% 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. 38m per day ▲ 57% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
39 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #209 / 309Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 209th out of 309 homes in South Carolina. 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.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
80%
Rank #89 / 131Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 131 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 131. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the South Carolina average: 82.1%
Occupied beds
48 / 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 administrated 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

Administrator Email[email protected]

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fine Dining
Activity Room
Living Room
Study
Café/ Bar
Salon And Spa
On-Site Rehab Services
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Rehab

Contact Lodge at Wellmore

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 5

South Carolina average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
7 Rank #29 / 122Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 122 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 122 SC facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

South Carolina average 13.7

Citations per inspection
1.4 Rank #6 / 122Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 122 homes in South Carolina. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 122 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

South Carolina 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 South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1


Serious health citations
1
233% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

2 critical citations South Carolina average: 1

1 serious citation South Carolina average: 0.3

4 moderate citations South Carolina average: 12.3

0 minor citations South Carolina 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%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 79%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 74%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 88%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Physician Assistant
% of Days 68%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 72%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 11%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 17%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 26%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 13%

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 #112 / 123Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 123 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Carolina average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 123 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.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.

5 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
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 26, 2023
$2K

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
Significantly 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.

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
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
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
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 #29 / 125Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 125 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the South Carolina average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 #34 / 125Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 125 homes in South Carolina. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$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 #92 / 125Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd out of 125 homes in South Carolina. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the South Carolina average. Well-run South Carolina facilities typically land around 53–64% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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

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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Address 10392.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tega Cay's city center to Lodge at Wellmore's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Rank #85 / 122
4.0
Facility 4.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #84 / 122
159-
23
Facility 23
SC AVG 32
Rank #152 / 232
John Oehler
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #110 / 125
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #106 / 125
85%
Facility 85%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #24 / 125
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Brookdale Anderson -
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AL
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Anderson (Windsor Place)
160
Facility 160
SC AVG 90
Rank #20 / 309
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43
Facility 43
SC AVG 32
Rank #71 / 232
$5.9M
Facility $5.9M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #119 / 125
$3.3M
Facility $3.3M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #115 / 125
56.1%
Facility 56.1%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #2 / 125
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Carolina

Lodge at Wellmore is located in TEGA CAY, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SC

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
SC

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
SC

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,732/month 133% FPL, individual
Asset Limits $4,250 individual, higher than standard SNAP
SC

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lodge at Wellmore

Who is the owner of Lodge at Wellmore?

The legal owner and operator of Lodge at Wellmore is Wellmore Of Tega Cay Llc.

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 80%.

What is the best email address for Lodge at Wellmore?

The team at Lodge at Wellmore can be reached at [email protected].

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.

Are there photos of Lodge at Wellmore?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Lodge at Wellmore in the photo gallery on this page.

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