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Wellsville Retirement Community

304 W 7th St

4.3(9 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
51
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
51
Ownership
Owner personally involved in daily care operations
Operator size
Same owners operate two nursing home communities

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

Most reviewers describe a small, family-run nursing home with a hands-on owner and a clean, home-like atmosphere, though one family reported serious dissatisfaction with the care their parents received.

What reviewers praise

  • Owner personally involved in day-to-day care
  • Facility described as very clean and home-like
  • Small-town, warm and cozy atmosphere
  • Friendly, helpful staff including the owner

What reviewers flag

  • One report of poor care and leadership concerns

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Wellsville Retirement Community is a senior living community in Wellsville, Kansas offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 9 reviews.

About Wellsville Retirement Community

Wellsville Retirement Community is a residential community in Wellsville, Kansas, offering independent living and skilled nursing or long-term care. Licensed for up to 51 residents, the community is Medicare and Medicaid certified and holds a 4-star CMS overall rating.

The facility provides 24-hour staffing with an on-site registered nurse, medication management, housekeeping, and an emergency call system. Residents have access to private bathrooms, gathering and activity spaces for social activities, and wheelchair-accessible accommodations throughout the community.

Reviewers consistently describe a clean facility with a warm, home-like atmosphere and attentive staff. Multiple families noted the owner's active involvement in daily operations and resident care. One reviewer wrote, "Owner is involved actually cares about his residents. You won't find that in the majority of nursing homes." However, reviews are mixed overall, with some families expressing concerns about care quality and staffing decisions.

Types of Care at Wellsville Retirement Community

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Wellsville Retirement Community

4.3overall · 9 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (9)

Advanced Ice Machine Service of Kansas City

Dec 2025

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The people who run this community take very good care of their residents and their employees. We don't normally post for other businesses in this field, but we have seen great care provided. The owners are very hands on with the operations and the day to day care giving. VERY clean facility and the residents you can tell are very happy. If I had to send my family anywhere it would be here. Great people. We take care of other nursing homes, the two they run deserve a post.

Timothy J. “Tim” Bonner

Oct 2024

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This place has a clean smelling, home atmosphere. The staff, including the owner, were very friendly and helpful.

Nancy Vasquez

May 2024

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Zero stars based on personal experience of having both of my parents in this facility. My mistake to have chosen this facility to care for my parents. They deserved better. Better care and consideration, better senior staff. In my opinion, decisions start at the top and trickle down. Do your research when choosing a facility for a loved one.

Jordan

Aug 2023

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Owner is involved actually cares about his residents. You won't find that in the majority of nursing homes.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 50 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 21, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard23 citations
  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadPast Non-Compliance

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2026

Aug 21, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 16, 2024

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024

  • Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 5, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 16, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2024

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2024

Nov 30, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2023

  • Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 15, 2022

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2023

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 15, 2022

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2022

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Wellsville Retirement Community offer?

Wellsville Retirement Community offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Wellsville Retirement Community located?

Wellsville Retirement Community is located at 304 W 7th St in Wellsville, Kansas.

What do families say about Wellsville Retirement Community?

Wellsville Retirement Community carries a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 9 Google reviews. Most reviewers describe a small, family-run nursing home with a hands-on owner and a clean, home-like atmosphere, though one family reported serious dissatisfaction with the care their parents received. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Wellsville Retirement Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Wellsville Retirement Community had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 50 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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