Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Temple, Texas · CCN 455637
37 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2017.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 102
- Surveys
- 37
- Harm or worse
- 7
- Immediate jeopardy
- 5
Findings at the most serious level CMS records. 2 of these were recorded as past non-compliance — corrected before the survey.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 124
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Chain
- THE ENSIGN GROUP
- County
- Bell
- Medicare-certified since
- 1986
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 104 government-run facilities of 100–127 beds in Texas.
Last survey on record
Feb 17, 2026
265 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.03 | 3.25 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.39 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 78.4% | 48.1% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $32,275 across 3 penalties
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J414.3% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1242.9% | E1242.9% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6893×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F5842×
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.
- F6772×
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F6952×
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Feb 17, 2026
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the resident received adequate supervision and assistance with devices to prevent accidents for 1 (Resident #1) of 6 residents reviewed for accidents and hazards.The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 did not elope from the facility on 1/10/2026, Resident #1 eloped was found in the alley behind the facility, attempting to get to the end of the alley where a coffee shop was located.This failure could result in serious injuries to residents and potentially death.The noncompliance was identified as PNC. This failure resulted in an identification of an (IJ) Immediate Jeopardy on January 10th, 2026, at 11:06 am. The IJ template was provided to the ADM and DON on February 17th, 2026, at 05:05 pm. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jun 24, 2025
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents and hazards. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was transferred safely, with a gait belt, correct positioning and with at least two staff, by CNA B when Resident #1 fell and sustained a femur (thigh bone) fracture which required surgery on 06/10/2025. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on 06/13/2025. While the IJ was removed on 06/15/2025, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of isolated with a potential for more than minimal harm, due to the facility's need to evaluate the of the corrective systems . […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF726Jun 24, 2025
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that nurse aides were able to demonstrate competency in skill and techniques necessary to care for resident's needs, as identified through resident assessments, and described in the plan of care for 1 of 4 (Resident #1) related to safe transfers. The facility failed to ensure CNA B used the accurate technique to transfer Resident #1 safely (with gait belt, correct positioning and/or two-people) on 06/10/2025. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on 06/23/2025. While the IJ was removed on 06/24/2025, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of isolated with a potential for more than minimal harm, due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems . […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Nov 21, 2024
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible and each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 1 of 10 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents and supervision. The facility failed to prevent Resident #1 from eloping on 09/27/2024. The non-compliance was identified as PNC. The facility had corrected the non-compliance on 9/27/2024 before the investigation/complaint began. This deficient practice could place residents who were elopement risks at-risk of harm, serious injury, or death. The findings were: During an interview on 11/20/24 at 12:23 PM with Resident #1, he stated he didn't remember what he was going to HEB for. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Feb 25, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents on 200 Hall. On 2/23/2023 at approximately 11:00pm Resident # 1 was physically assaulted (choked) by staff causing a skin tear to Resident # 1's neck that required medical treatment. This failure resulted in an identification of an (IJ) Immediate Jeopardy on 2/24/2023. The IJ Immediate Jeopardy template was provided to the ADM on 2/25/2023 at 5:45pm. […]
Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 102 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 6, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Feb 17, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Aug 27, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Jun 24, 2025Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
- Jun 5, 2025Standard and complaint1 finding
- Nov 21, 2024Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Jul 16, 2024Complaint2 findings
- May 8, 2024Complaint1 finding
Show the 29 earlier surveys
- Apr 25, 2024Standard7 findings
- Sep 19, 2023Infection control2 findings
- May 22, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Mar 2, 2023Standard9 findings
- Feb 25, 2023Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 16, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Feb 7, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Jun 22, 2022Complaint2 findings
- Nov 18, 2021Standard and complaint2 findings
- Jun 10, 2021Complaint2 findings
- Jan 7, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Mar 20, 2019Standard7 findings
- Mar 1, 2018Standard2 findings
- Oct 13, 2017Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
- Jan 12, 2017Standard3 findings
- Feb 12, 2016Standard4 findings
- Oct 21, 2015Complaint2 findings
- Jan 22, 2015Standard8 findings
- Apr 7, 2014Complaint2 findings
- Jan 16, 2014—4 findings
- Nov 7, 2012—5 findings
- Aug 17, 2012—4 findings
- May 17, 2012—2 findings
- Jan 10, 2012—1 finding
- Sep 2, 2011—10 findings
- Jul 12, 2011—1 finding
- Mar 31, 2011—1 finding
- Dec 8, 2010—1 finding
- Sep 11, 2010—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
Comparable facilities
The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.
- Windmill Village Rehabilitation & Care CenterLubbock2 harm findings
- Monument Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterLa Grange2 harm findings
- Mid Valley Nursing & RehabilitationMercedes4 harm findings
- Liberty Health Care CenterLiberty7 harm findings
- Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterSan Antonio3 harm findings
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