Hanahan Residential Care Administrator Charged with Neglect Resulting in Deaths

Wilhelmina Rellora faces multiple counts of abuse and neglect at Park Circle Home facility

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:33pm

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A 66-year-old woman who served as the licensed administrator of a North Charleston residential care facility has been charged with two counts of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult resulting in death and one count of abuse or neglect resulting in great bodily injury. The charges stem from an investigation into the deaths of two residents and the injury of a third at the Park Circle Home facility under Rellora's oversight.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing issues with oversight and accountability in the residential care industry, where vulnerable adults can be at risk of neglect or abuse by those entrusted with their wellbeing. The charges against Rellora come after two other caregivers were previously arrested in relation to a resident's death at the same facility.

The details

According to the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, Wilhelmina Rellora failed in her duties as the facility administrator and caregiver to provide the necessary care, goods, and services required to protect the health and safety of residents at Park Circle Home. These alleged failures reportedly resulted in the deaths of two residents and caused great bodily injury to a third.

  • The charges were announced by the South Carolina Attorney General's Office on April 6, 2026.
  • In March 2026, Cynthia and Reginald V. Kelley were previously arrested and charged in relation to the death of 64-year-old Thaddeus Moose at the Park Circle Home facility.

The players

Wilhelmina Rellora

A 66-year-old woman who served as the licensed administrator of the Park Circle Home residential care facility in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Cynthia Kelley

One of two caregivers previously arrested and charged in relation to the death of a resident at the Park Circle Home facility.

Reginald V. Kelley

One of two caregivers previously arrested and charged in relation to the death of a resident at the Park Circle Home facility.

Thaddeus Moose

A 64-year-old resident of the Park Circle Home facility whose death was ruled a homicide by the Charleston County Coroner's Office.

South Carolina Attorney General's Office

The state agency prosecuting the case and conducting the investigation into the deaths and injuries at the Park Circle Home facility.

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What’s next

The case against Wilhelmina Rellora is being prosecuted by the South Carolina Attorney General's Office. Abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult resulting in death is a felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison, while abuse or neglect resulting in great bodily injury carries a maximum sentence of 15 years.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the critical need for stronger regulations, oversight, and accountability measures in the residential care industry to protect vulnerable adults from neglect and abuse. It serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences when those entrusted with caring for the elderly and disabled fail in their duties.