Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-28 · Fire 2025-03-28
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Wharton, TX
Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $19,725 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1220 Sunny Lane, Wharton, TX
(979) 532-5020
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
83
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Wellsential Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-07-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.40
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.77
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.69
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.48
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
64%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
55%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.1%
2.9 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.9%
2.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
3.3%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.4% |
2.7%
2.3 pts better
|
11.4%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.7% |
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
5.4%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.5% |
18.9%
0.4 pts better
|
19.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.7% |
10.8%
6.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
1 pts worse
|
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 | 3.3% |
15.4%
12.1 pts better
|
16.3%
13 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.0% |
16.1%
10.1 pts better
|
14.9%
8.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 1.9% |
15.0%
13.1 pts better
|
19.8%
17.9 pts better
|
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 | 92.3% |
89.7%
2.6 pts better
|
81.7%
10.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.4% |
12.0%
5.6 pts better
|
12.0%
5.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.5%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.9% |
88.0%
2.9 pts better
|
79.7%
11.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.3% |
25.9%
1.6 pts better
|
23.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-19 · Fire 2024-01-19
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-10-27 · Fire 2022-10-27
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-04-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-19
K352 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-31
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-01
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-07-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
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 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
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 2025-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-01
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-03-07
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 2024-12-06
G · Actual harm
2025-03-07
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 2025-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
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 2024-07-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-19
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 2024-01-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-19
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-01-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-16
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-16
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2023-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-11-18
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$11,444
2026-02-06
Fine
Fine · fine $11,444
Fine
$8,281
2025-03-07
Fine
Fine · fine $8,281
Fine
Ownership
Citizens Medical Center County Of Victoria
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Citizens Medical Center County Of Victoria
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Dekowski, Donovan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dozier, Marshelda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Olson, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Regency Ihs Of Wharton LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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