Harker Heights, TX

Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $83,951 in total fines with 14 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

415 Indian Oaks Dr, Harker Heights, TX

(254) 699-5051

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

199

Certified beds

Average residents

126

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Touchstone Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2002-03-11

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.37

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.77

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.41

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.22

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

46%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

66%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
2.1
About the same
1.9
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.7
2.1
1.6 pts worse
1.8
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.6%
97.1%
6.5 pts worse
93.4%
2.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.5%
97.9%
4.4 pts worse
95.5%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.3%
3.3%
About the same
3.3%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.5%
2.7%
2.2 pts better
11.4%
10.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.7%
3.3%
0.6 pts better
5.4%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.7%
18.9%
4.2 pts better
19.6%
4.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.4%
10.8%
5.4 pts better
16.7%
11.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 11.9%
15.4%
3.5 pts better
16.3%
4.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.1%
16.1%
6 pts better
14.9%
4.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4%
0.5%
0.1 pts better
1.0%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
0.8%
0.4 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.8%
15.0%
7.8 pts worse
19.8%
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.5%
4.2%
1.7 pts better
5.1%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 51.9%
89.7%
37.8 pts worse
81.7%
29.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.0%
12.0%
2 pts better
12.0%
2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 52.7%
88.0%
35.3 pts worse
79.7%
27 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 16.3%
25.9%
9.6 pts better
23.9%
7.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-07 · Fire 2025-02-07

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-12-29 · Fire 2023-12-29

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-13 · Fire 2022-10-13

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2025-03-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-04-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-04-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-04-10

C · Minimal harm 2025-02-07

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-03-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-09-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-05-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-05-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Corrected 2023-05-17

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Corrected 2025-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-16

F926 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have policies on smoking.

Corrected 2025-09-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-11

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-08-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-02-17

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-07

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-02-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-02-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-03

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-05

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-05

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-12-06

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-05

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-29

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-29

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-29

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-29

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-11-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-01

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-27

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-05-10

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2022-11-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$12,441 2025-02-07

Fine

Fine · fine $12,441

Fine

$52,319 2024-12-05

Fine

Fine · fine $52,319

Fine

$19,191 2023-04-10

Fine

Fine · fine $19,191

Fine

Ownership

Uvalde County Hospital Authority

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 36 facilities 2022-06-01
Apolinar, Adam

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2015-08-01
Boening, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2024-05-01
Campbell, Leslie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2024-05-01
Castillo, Lynnea

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2024-05-01
Garcia, Leonardo

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-08-11
Hamilton, Tosha

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-12-08
International Bank Of Commerce

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 9 facilities 2024-05-01
Keybank National Association

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 44 facilities 2024-05-01
Sehlke, Bryon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2024-05-01
Touchstone Strategies - Harker Heights LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-05-01
Zurovec, Darrell

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2024-05-01

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