Retreat at Wellmore of Daniel Island
580 Robert Daniel Drive · Charleston, SC · 29492 · 8435661000
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: immediate-jeopardy citation in the current inspection cycle. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,281 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2022
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 13, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 10, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 13, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2022
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected July 18, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425414 · certified since April 12, 2019. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.