Nursing home · Wellsville, MO
Wellsville Health Care Center
250 E Locust, Wellsville, MO 63384 · 112 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Reliant Care Management
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Nov 18, 2025, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was nursing and physician services (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 8, 2025) it had 13 citations, compared with an average of 12.6 for Fulton-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 2.12 hours per resident per day here, 38% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 45% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.26 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 62% over the past year, 6 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 16 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Wellsville Health Care Center compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Fulton-area homes (13), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Fulton area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.12 | 2.86 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.26 | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 1.85 | 2.50 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 62% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 67% | 43% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 13 | 12.6 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 40 of 47 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and physician services · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 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 · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and physician services | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and physician services | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 8, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. Administration | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | Fine | $20,642 |
| May 8, 2025 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Questions about Wellsville Health Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Wellsville Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Wellsville Health Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for Fulton-area nursing homes is 2.2, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Wellsville Health Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Nov 18, 2025, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was nursing and physician services (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 8, 2025) it had 13 citations, compared with an average of 12.6 for Fulton-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Wellsville Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $20,642 in the past three years.
Does Wellsville Health Care Center accept Medicaid?
Wellsville Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 684-2002 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.