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Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
201 W Madison Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 100 beds, Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center serves Johnstown in Fulton County, New York and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1971.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 1, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Fulton Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 25 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.0 | 18.8 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 54.0% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,512 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Sep 2024, 27 Oct 2021.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×9 E ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2021 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2019 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2019 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2019 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2019 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2019 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2019 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2019 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2019 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2019 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2019 |
| 9 May 2019 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.5% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.9% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.5% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Wells Nursing Home Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Fulton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Gloversville | 176 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 18.8 | — | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Nathan Littauer Hospital Nursing Home | Gloversville | 84 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 29.8 | — | 19 Feb 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Fulton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Sep 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.