nursing home in Macclenny, FL
W Frank Wells Nursing Home
210 N 2nd St, Macclenny, FL 32063 · (904) 259-6168
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
W Frank Wells Nursing Home at a glance
W Frank Wells Nursing Home is a 69-bed non-profit nursing home in Macclenny, Florida (Baker County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 6.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 1, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $26,320.
Nursing staff turnover is 27.9% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 69
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 20, 1969
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Baker County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105210
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.08 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.82 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.11 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.60 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.9% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 46% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 124.5 | 63 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $26,320 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 69 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 58 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.3% | 88.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.9% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.6% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 25.1% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.9% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.7% | 4.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 29.1% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 28.4% | 10.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.5% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.2% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 4 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 5, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 5, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 5, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 5, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 5, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0800 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2025 |
| June 13, 2024 Complaint | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected July 13, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Complaint | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected July 13, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected July 13, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected July 13, 2024 |
| January 26, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
| January 26, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $26,320 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $26,320 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNEDY, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2007 |
| RAULERSON, SHERRIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2007 |
| VARNADOE, TIFFANY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/14/2021 |
| WILSON, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2007 |
| CHILSON, JEFFREY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2024 |
| VARNADOE, TIFFANY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/14/2021 |
| BAKER COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2007 |
| JACKSON, CHARLES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2023 |
| CHILSON, JEFFREY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2024 |
| VARNADOE, TIFFANY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/14/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is W Frank Wells Nursing Home's rating?
W Frank Wells Nursing Home has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did W Frank Wells Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does W Frank Wells Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns W Frank Wells Nursing Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is W Frank Wells Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
W Frank Wells Nursing Home is at 210 N 2nd St, Macclenny, FL 32063. Phone: (904) 259-6168.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.