Jenkins Care Community

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How Jenkins Care Community Compares

Jenkins Care Community is a 57-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wellston, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.4%) is above the Ohio average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 57 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wellston, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Ohio average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.8% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4%.
• Falls with major injury: 9.4% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.3% (188% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (28% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.8% — worse than the Ohio average of 24.9%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Wellston

Wellston sits in Jackson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

5,558 (17.1%)

Median age

40.1 years

Median household income

$48,915

Median home value

$105,600

Demographics for Jackson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wellston.

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