Wellmore of Lexington

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  • Interior

    A cozy kitchen with a dining area featuring wooden cabinets and a granite countertop.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.

  • Living Room

    A well-lit living room with modern furniture and a central television.

  • Building

    A modern building with a parking lot at sunset, featuring street lamps and a clear pathway.

  • Architecture

    A row of suburban houses in a peaceful neighborhood.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with neutral tones, featuring a neatly made bed, a plush armchair, a potted plant, and natural light streaming through the window.

  • Trees

    Aerial view of a large apartment complex surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Windows

    A bright and inviting dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring large windows and elegant chandeliers.

  • Dining

    A cozy cafe interior with wooden floors and neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Landscaping

    Aerial view of a suburban housing complex with well-maintained landscaping and parking areas.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a granite countertop island featuring decorative plants and seating.

  • Artwork

    A cozy and well-decorated living room featuring a comfortable sofa, coffee table, stylish furniture, and elegant artwork on the walls.

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Wellmore of Lexington

Wellmore of Lexington is an assisted living and memory care community in Lexington, SC.

Information last verified:

200 Wellmore Drive, Lexington, SC 29072

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 151 reviews
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Overall Review of Wellmore of Lexington

common 58 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently caring and helpful

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, kind, and responsive to needs.

Many reviews emphasize that staff members treat residents with genuine concern and follow through to make people feel comfortable. Several families also mention clear communication and being able to get help when needed, which contributes to peace of mind. A smaller set of reviews, however, describes missed calls for assistance, slow responses, and care that felt understaffed or dismissive.

common 26 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent bright spot

Dining stands out, with residents praising restaurant-style meals and the dining room experience.

Food comes up often, with multiple reviews describing the dining room as impressive and the meals as delicious. Reviews also mention variety and accommodating dining experiences, including people enjoying dinners together. The community also offers restaurant-style dining along with meals and support for special dietary restrictions, which aligns with how residents talk about food choices.

common 24 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe staying active through frequent activities and planned social events.

A common theme is that residents get out, socialize, and stay engaged thanks to scheduled activities and community events. Several reviews highlight memory care enrichment and resident-run or planned programs that families can observe during visits. The community also lists fitness programs and planned day trips, which matches reviews that mention being kept busy rather than just sitting in the room.

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Care continuity across levels

Families value being able to move between care levels on the same campus.

Several reviews describe transitions within the community—such as moving from one level of care to another—without needing to relocate to a different facility. Families also connect those transitions to smoother recovery or continued support as needs changed. The community offers multiple care types, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a skilled nursing facility, which supports the idea of continuity residents can stay within.

caveat 15 reviews mention this

High costs and uneven care quality

Some reviews raise concerns about cost and about care not meeting basic needs.

While many families praise the overall experience, a recurring caveat is that the price feels high—especially when compared to what some reviewers say they received. Some negative reviews describe missed medications, delayed responses to call buttons, hygiene issues, limited help with daily needs, and communication problems during rehab or memory care stays. Billing and communication after discharge also come up in a few reviews, which adds to concerns around follow-through.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 174 resident community capacity 174 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Columbia Metropolitan (7 miles away) Columbia Metropolitan (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Lexington, South Carolina offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. Close proximity to numerous restaurants like Bellis House of Pizza, Diablos Southwest Grill, and Zaxby's provides convenient dining options. Access to healthcare is readily available with Bee Healthy, Dermatology of Lexington, and Lexington Pulmonary & Critical Care nearby. Pharmacies such as Walmart Pharmacy and Walgreens are also within close reach for medication needs. In terms of recreation, residents can enjoy the outdoors at Virginia Hylton Park, River Center At Saluda Shoals and Saluda Shoals Park. Additionally, there are places of worship like Cornerstone Presbyterian Church and First Baptist Church Of Irmo for spiritual fulfillment. For entertainment, theaters like Regal Columbiana Grande and AMC Harbison 14 are a short drive away. Overall, this area in Lexington offers a blend of convenience and leisure options for seniors looking to settle in a vibrant community.

Restaurants

  • Bellis House of Pizza (0.3 miles)
  • Diablos Southwest Gril (0.4 miles)
  • Arby's (0.4 miles)
  • Zaxby's (0.4 miles)
  • Miyabi Jr Japanese Express (0.6 miles)
  • Moe's Southwest Grill (0.8 miles)
  • Creekside Restaurant (1.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Bee Healthy (0.4 miles)
  • Dermatology of Lexington (0.4 miles)
  • Lexington Pulmonary & Critical Care (0.6 miles)
  • Carolina Cardiovascular Associates Pa (0.6 miles)
  • Columbia Eye Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • SouthernMED Pediatrics - Lake Murray (1.2 miles)
  • Lakeview Family Practice (1.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Rileys Drugs (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fmc Lexington Dialysis (1.4 miles)
  • Lexington Medical Center Emergency Room (5.7 miles)
  • Lexington Medical Center (5.9 miles)
  • Urgent Care Center (6 miles)

Parks

  • Virginia Hylton Park (1.7 miles)
  • River Center At Saluda Shoals (4.4 miles)
  • Saluda Shoals Park (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (4.2 miles)
  • First Baptist Church Of Irmo (5.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Columbiana Grande (6.1 miles)
  • AMC Harbison 14 (6.3 miles)

Transportation

  • USO Columbia Airport (6.2 miles)
  • National Car Rental (6.3 miles)

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