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Bell County, Texas · Nursing home

Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare

2 of 5 overall from CMS

1802 S 31St, Temple, TX 76504

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At a glance

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Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 124-bed nursing home in Temple, Texas (Bell County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.03 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Texas average of 3.39. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $32,275 in the past three years.

Certified beds
124
Residents per day (average)
70.7
Certified since
1986 (40 yrs)

Government - Hospital district Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of The Ensign Group (344 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $32,275 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 78.4%, above the Texas average of 55.3%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 2.42 hours per resident on weekends against 3.03 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Texas average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Texas average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Texas and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeTexasU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 28.7% 15.8% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6% 3.0% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 0.3% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4% 0.8% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.0% 2.4% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.2% 3.3% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.8% 96.6% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 47.5% 14.0% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.2% 18.0% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.5% 98.0% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.3% 3.8% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 21.4% 13.4% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.9% 9.6% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.66 2.17 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.87 2.06 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeTexasU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.6% 88.9% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8% 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 78.0% 88.0% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 11.8% 25.7% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.1% 12.3% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 28 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 4 were at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 12 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 17, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Jun 5, 202522
Apr 25, 2024129
Mar 2, 2023142

Texas homes averaged 9.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (28)

  1. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Jan 10, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 28, 2025)

  3. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2025)

  4. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

    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.

    Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2025)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 6, 2025)

  2. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Sep 27, 2024)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2024)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2024)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2024)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2024)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2024)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2024)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2024)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2024)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2024)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2024)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 9, 2023)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 9, 2023)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Feb 17, 2026Fine$8,281
Jun 24, 2025Fine$15,167
Nov 21, 2024Fine$8,827

Texas homes averaged 1.5 fines and $44,141 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Texas

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 4.

How many beds does Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare have?

Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare has 124 certified beds. It averages 70.7 residents per day, about 57.0% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

The home reports 3.03 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.39 hours from registered nurses. The Texas average is 3.39 hours and 0.43 hours from registered nurses.

Has Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $32,275 in the past three years.

Does Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 455637. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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