Wells Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
201 W Madison Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095 · Fulton County · 100 certified beds · avg 93 residents/day · certified since Jan 5, 1971
Abuse citation flag (CMS)
The abuse flag means inspectors cited this facility for abuse that caused harm to a resident within the past year, or potential for harm in each of the last two years. Source: CMS.
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Mar 3, 2026 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Feb 6, 2026 (Past Non-Compliance)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Sep 12, 2024 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Apr 17, 2024 (Past Non-Compliance)
All citations in the current public record (16)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Sep 12, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Sep 12, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · from a complaint |
| Sep 12, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint |
| Oct 27, 2021 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| May 9, 2019 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| May 9, 2019 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| May 9, 2019 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. |
| May 9, 2019 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have a policy covering how food brought in by family and visitors is used and stored safely. |
| May 9, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. |
| May 9, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. |
| May 9, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not properly plan a resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs after leaving. |
| May 9, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| May 9, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| May 9, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. |
| May 9, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not train its staff on dementia care and on recognizing and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 3).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 0 | E |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | G ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
1 fine totaling $8,512.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.35 | 3.58 | 3.95 | bottom 46% in New York; bottom 29% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.34 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 8% in New York; bottom 14% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.72 | 3.13 | 3.50 | bottom 31% in New York; bottom 17% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.14 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 3% in New York; bottom 4% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 0.0 | 40.3 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | 0.0 | 39.8 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.23, RN 0.33, weekend 2.62. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Who owns this facility
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartholomew, Carol | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| Campos, Anne | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| Kline, George | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1998 |
| McCoski, William | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2006 |
| McNamara, Peter | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2005 |
| Reppenhagen, Maryann | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/26/2009 |
| Sitterly, Jane | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| Slingerland, Sara | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1992 |
| Smith, Peter | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1986 |
| Thompson, Barbara | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2012 |
| Vangorder, Dee Dee | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/26/2009 |
| Vanslyke, Neal | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2000 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
- "What are your rules for bringing in my family member's favorite foods, and how are they stored?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 4.9 mi | Gloversville, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Nathan Littauer Hospital Nursing Home | 5.1 mi | Gloversville, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility | 9.5 mi | Amsterdam, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| River Ridge Living Center | 9.6 mi | Amsterdam, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Palatine Nursing Home | 11.3 mi | Palatine Bridge, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 14.9 mi | Amsterdam, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| St Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 15.8 mi | Saint Johnsville, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335314.