The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
W FRANK WELLS NURSING HOME
MACCLENNY, FL · Medicare-certified · 69 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
W Frank Wells Nursing Home in Macclenny, FL has an overall 2-star rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star quality measures rating, but 5-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 6.08 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months. Recent inspection citations included quality assurance, administration, and resident abuse/neglect protections.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
6.0831 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 5, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.0831.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.82
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.15
- Nurse aides
- 4.11
- Weekend nursing
- 4.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.9%3.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7%3.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.1%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.7%7.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.5%20%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
34.9%18.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.6%5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.7%33%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90%94.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,320 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $26,320 in total fines.
- $26,320
Federal fine
Jun 13, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 58.2 residents on an average day (84% of 69 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 57 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.