Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Johnstown, NY

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335314
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

201 W Madison Avenue
Johnstown, NY 12095
Fulton County
Phone
(518) 762-4546
ZIP code
12095 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
100
Residents per day
93.3 (93% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Wells Nursing Home INC
Medicare certified since
January 5, 1971
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.23 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.33 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.78 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.12 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.62 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 12, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 13 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-03 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-02-06
2024-09-12 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-04-17
2024-09-12 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-10
2024-09-12 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-09
2021-10-27 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-12-26
2019-05-09 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-08
2019-05-09 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-08
2019-05-09 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-08
2019-05-09 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-15
2019-05-09 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-08
2019-05-09 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-08
2019-05-09 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-08
2019-05-09 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-08
2019-05-09 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-08
2019-05-09 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.
F0836 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-08
2019-05-09 Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-07-08

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,512 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-09-12Fine$8,512

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bartholomew, Carol (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Campos, Anne (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kline, George (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McNamara, Peter (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sitterly, Jane (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Slingerland, Sara (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Peter (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McCoski, William (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Reppenhagen, Maryann (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Barbara (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Vangorder, Dee Dee (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanslyke, Neal (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?

It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 93 residents per day.

Has Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,512 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

(518) 762-4546. The facility is located at 201 W Madison Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.