Wells Nursing Home Inc
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Wells Nursing Home Inc

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Wells Nursing Home Inc accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

In New York State, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York State state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York State nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.

1 point above the New York State average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 1 point above the New York State average for nursing homes (83/100)

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York State regulators when a nursing home fails to meet state or federal care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2015
3 enforcement actions

This facility has 3 enforcement actions. 33% of New York State nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.

  • September 1, 2024 Resident Rights #NH-25-008
  • December 6, 2020 Other Services #NH-21-002
  • July 23, 2015 Quality of Care #NH-16-148

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York State state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. New York State state average
Overall vs. NY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York State average:
• Citations per inspection (43% above)
• Inspection citation rate (14% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at New York State average:
• Life safety citations (at NY avg)
9 Better Metrics better than New York State average:
• Total citations (38% below)
• Health citations (80% below)
• Citations per year (42% below)
• Total inspections (56% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Total complaints (57% below)
• Complaints per year (57% below)
• Complaints per bed (30% below)
• Complaint investigations (67% below)
Latest Inspection September 12, 2024 Annual Inspection

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 8 13 This facility has 38% fewer total citations than a typical New York State nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 38% better
Health citations Info Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 4 20 This facility has 80% fewer health citations than a typical New York State nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 80% better
Life safety citations Info Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 4 4 This facility has life safety citations in line with the New York State average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2019. 1.1 1.9 This facility has 42% fewer citations per year than a typical New York State nursing home (1.1 vs. NY avg 1.9).↓ 42% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2 1.4 This facility has 43% more citations per inspection than a typical New York State nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 43% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 4 9 This facility has 56% fewer total inspections than a typical New York State nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 56% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2 4 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York State nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 50% 44% This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York State nursing home (50% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 6% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 34 79 This facility has 57% fewer total complaints than a typical New York State nursing home (34 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 57% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2019. 4.9 11.3 This facility has 57% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York State nursing home (4.9 vs. NY avg 11.3).↓ 57% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.35 0.50 This facility has 30% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York State nursing home (0.35 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 30% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York State regulators. 5 15 This facility has 67% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York State nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 67% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • September 12, 2024 complaint survey found 5 deficiencies including abuse, drug labeling, and hazard assessment, all corrected on site.
  • December 13, 2023 Covid-19 survey cited 3 life safety code issues on electrical systems, gas training, and sprinkler maintenance, all corrected.
  • October 27, 2021 complaint survey identified 4 deficiencies in food sanitation, construction, electrical testing, and emergency preparedness, all corrected.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019
Total health inspections 3

New York State average 3.6


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations
15 Rank #165 / 393Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 393 homes in New York. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New York State average, with a ranking across all 393 NY facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New York State average 18.5

Citations per inspection
5 Rank #213 / 393Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 213th out of 393 homes in New York. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New York mean across 393 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New York State average 5.05


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 15 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than New York State average

New York State average: 0.2


Serious health citations
1
400% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 0.2

0 critical citations New York State average: 0.2

1 serious citation New York State average: 0.2

14 moderate citations New York State average: 17.4

0 minor citations New York State average: 0.7
Citations history (last 7 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 27, 2021
Corrected

Infection Prevention & Vaccination

How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.

Employee Flu Vaccination Rate: 98%

Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.

Lawsuit overview for Wells Nursing Home Inc

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 7
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 0
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 7
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 2008
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2025

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 133
Employees 120
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 1.48 : 1
743% more staff per resident than New York average
New York average ratio: 0.18 : 1 New York average ratio: 0.18 : 1See full New York ranking
Avg staff/day 39
Average shift 8 hours
0% compared with New York average
New York average: 7.7 hours New York average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full New York ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 28,783

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 11 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 30 total: 29 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 74 total: 66 full-time employees and 8 contractors. 74
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

3.3%

938 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 8 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant 66 8 74 14,403 92 100% 8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse 29 1 30 7,092 92 100% 7.8
Registered Nurse 11 0 11 2,138 92 100% 8
Other Dietary Services Staff 5 0 5 1,424 92 100% 7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician 2 1 3 1,008 65 71% 7.5
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 572 63 68% 9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 0 1 488 68 74% 7.2
Physical Therapy Aide 1 0 1 483 60 65% 8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 481 61 66% 7.9
Administrator 1 0 1 470 61 66% 7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 2 2 159 38 41% 4
Speech Language Pathologist 1 0 1 35 10 11% 3.5
Dietitian 1 0 1 23 3 3% 7.6
Qualified Social Worker 0 1 1 7 5 5% 1.5
74 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
30 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 74%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 65%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 41%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 11%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 3%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 5%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $9K Rank #298 / 394Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 298th out of 394 homes in New York. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New York average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 394 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
87% lower than New York State average

New York State average: $66K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than New York State average

New York State average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New York State average

New York State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
New York State average $66K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Sep 12, 2024 · $9K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 12, 2024
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.9
In line with New York State average

New York State average: 9.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.6
25% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average New York State avg: 4.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.9%
In line with New York State average

New York State average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.8%
5% better than New York State average

New York State average: 16.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 36.1%
69% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.4%
116% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
41% better than New York State average

New York State average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.7%
165% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.0%
14% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New York State average

New York State average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 28.0%
123% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than New York State average

New York State average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.4%
In line with New York State average

New York State average: 95.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.73
In line with New York State average

New York State average: 1.71

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.61
19% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 1.35

Short-stay resident measures
Average New York State avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.6%
27% better than New York State average

New York State average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.9%
45% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.0%
17% better than New York State average

New York State average: 78.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 16.1%
22% better than New York State average

New York State average: 20.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.2%
67% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 9.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than New York State average

New York State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 48.4%
10% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 42.2%
17% worse than New York State average

New York State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

55% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 90
Medicare
2
2.2% of residents
Medicaid
66
73.3% of residents
Private pay or other
22
24.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Home revenue
$15.4M
Operating deficit
-$992.5K
Governmental community Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Home revenue
$15.4M Rank #322 / 382Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 322nd out of 382 homes in New York. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New York average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$992.5K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #318 / 382Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 318th out of 382 homes in New York. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$7.7M
49.9% of revenue Rank #170 / 382Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th out of 382 homes in New York. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New York average. Well-run New York facilities typically land around 53–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.7M
Total costs $16.4M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits
Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

Frequently Asked Questions about Wells Nursing Home Inc

Who is the owner of Wells Nursing Home Inc?

The legal owner and operator of Wells Nursing Home Inc is Wells Nursing Home Inc (Not for Profit).

Is Wells Nursing Home Inc in a walkable area?

Wells Nursing Home Inc has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Wells Nursing Home Inc?

According to NY state health department records, Wells Nursing Home Inc's license number is 1702300N.

What is the occupancy rate at Wells Nursing Home Inc?

Wells Nursing Home Inc's occupancy is 96%.

How many beds does Wells Nursing Home Inc have?

Wells Nursing Home Inc has 100 beds.

Has Wells Nursing Home Inc had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Wells Nursing Home Inc has had 8 recently reported deficiencies.

What is the address of Wells Nursing Home Inc?

Wells Nursing Home Inc is located at 201 W Madison Avenue.

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