Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
1 of 2 nursing homes in Wellsboro (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Pennsylvania statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
240
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, is limited, with only 2 facilities available and just 1 recommended. Families should consider Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation, which has a solid 4-star rating, as it is the top choice in this market.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 BROAD ACRES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (75) — Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation shines with its strong Trust Score of 75/100 and an impressive CMS rating of 4 stars. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community-driven care, ensuring residents receive personalized attention in a comfortable environment. With no fines and a solid Grade B, it's a reliable choice for families seeking quality nursing care.
The other 1 Wellsboro facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation shines with its strong Trust Score of 75/100 and an impressive CMS rating of 4 stars. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community-driven care, ensuring residents receive personalized attention in a comfortable environment. With no fines and a solid Grade B, it's a reliable choice for families seeking quality nursing care.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Wellsboro Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Wellsboro Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Wellsboro's city average is 3.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Wellsboro facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Wellsboro avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Wellsboro facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Wellsboro, PA are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Wellsboro (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Wellsboro "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Wellsboro?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.