Wellmore of Daniel Island
Nursing home in Charleston, SC
From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
The short version
You would practice at Wellmore of Daniel Island, a senior living community at 580 Robert Daniel Drive on Daniel Island, minutes from Charleston. The campus includes assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing at the Retreat, and the stated philosophy is People First, Always.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
Staff describe a culture that fosters growth and teamwork, with contributions celebrated and advancement opportunities for people who put in the work.
For experienced nursesSources
As Assisted Living Manager RN you set standards of resident care across assisted living and memory care on a 24-hour basis and serve as senior team member on site when the Administrator or DON is out.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comYou work a luxury senior living community on Daniel Island at 580 Robert Daniel Drive, minutes from Charleston, under a People First, Always philosophy.
If you are moving here
Nursing here
- Career development
Culture fosters growth and teamwork; contributions celebrated; personal and professional growth encouraged; advancement opportunities noted by staff.
Wellmore of Daniel Island · employer research
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- Scheduling
Supervisor In Charge Assisted Living lists weekends as needed; AL Manager covers 24-hour basis standards.
Wellmore of Daniel Island · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Charge opportunities
Assisted Living Manager serves as senior Team Member on site in absence of Administrator and Director of Nursing.
Wellmore of Daniel Island · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Supervisor In Charge (SIC) - Assisted Living, $22 an hour, weekends as needed
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
RN MDS Coordinator estimated pay $35.50 - $42.75/hr, full-time
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Assisted Living Manager (RN) predicted salary 72000 - 108000 per year
As of 2026
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The units
Skilled Nursing
Resident Care Coordinator RN role maintains charts, care plans, oversees wound care in skilled nursing.
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Source location unconfirmedAssisted Living / Memory Care
Assisted Living Manager RN establishes standards of resident care throughout assisted living and memory care on 24-hour basis.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comNursing Home (Retreat at Wellmore)
Total nurse HPRD 4.85; RN HPRD 0.86; CNA HPRD 2.67; staffing star 4; staff turnover 69.4%; RN turnover 60%.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- advancement and collaboration
- Staff describe opportunities for those who work hard, fast-paced collaborative setting, and a beautiful new senior community.
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As of 2019Source: indeed.com- overall ratings
- Aggregate Indeed rating about 3.3/5; management rated lower than pay/benefits and work-life balance.
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As of 2026Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Aggregate Indeed rating sits around 3.3/5 with management rated lower than pay, benefits, and work-life balance, and Retreat figures show staff turnover about 69.4% and RN turnover about 60%.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Charleston, SC
With a cost of living just 1% above the national average, Charleston offers coastal living without extreme sticker shock. Relocating nurses often bypass pricey Peninsula and Mount Pleasant enclaves for accessible townhomes in West Ashley, Avondale, and Park Circle, balancing historic Lowcountry charm against practical carrying costs like flood exposure.
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- 1% above the national average
- BEA index 101.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,722/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $92,414/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Wellmore of Daniel Island
Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/retreat-wellmore-daniel-island-r11503
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Wellmore-1/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2019
- linkedin.com/company/wellmore-of-daniel-island
The short version · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/wellmore-of-daniel-island/assisted-living-manager-rn-54637471
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- thedanielislandnews.com/sites/default/files/DIN-121125A01_all.pdf
The short version · as of 2026
- well-more.com
Employer website
- well-more.com/blog/2023-supernova-winner-wdi
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2019
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