Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
201 W Madison Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095 · (518) 762-4546
Non profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2024, found 3 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $25,727 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 12, 2024 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 12, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.September 12, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.September 12, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 3, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.September 12, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 12, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.September 12, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,215March 3, 2026
- Fine of $8,512September 12, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.23 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.33 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 93.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare Gloversville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Nathan Littauer Hospital Nursing Home Gloversville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland Altamont · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility Amsterdam · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Amsterdam · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.