W Frank Wells Nursing Home
Macclenny, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105210) · 69 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $26,320
Phone: (904) 259-6168 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
W Frank Wells Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
W Frank Wells Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 6.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.9%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,320.00 for W Frank Wells Nursing Home, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
W Frank Wells Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-owned facility in Macclenny, Baker County, Florida, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 1969. It is certified for 69 beds, with an average of 58.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5. These four ratings assess different aspects of care and together inform the overall score.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 6.08, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,320.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
No chain affiliation is listed in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, with a 27.9% turnover rate; the staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $26,320.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 69 beds with an average of 58.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 20, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 2, 1, 5, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9042596168 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9042596168 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105210?state=FL for the most current CMS ratings and inspection details.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.