Cuero, TX

Whispering Oaks Rehab & Nursing

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

105 Hospital Dr, Cuero, TX

(361) 275-3421

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

98

Certified beds

Average residents

42

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Advanced Healthcare Solutions

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-04-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.33

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.47

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.40

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.76

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

31%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
2.1
0.6 pts better
1.9
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
2.1
0.6 pts worse
1.8
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
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 1.2%
3.3%
2.1 pts better
3.3%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
2.7%
2.1 pts better
11.4%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.0%
3.3%
1.3 pts better
5.4%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 11.6%
18.9%
7.3 pts better
19.6%
8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.3%
10.8%
8.5 pts better
16.7%
14.4 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 5.0%
15.4%
10.4 pts better
16.3%
11.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.8%
16.1%
9.3 pts better
14.9%
8.1 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 7.0%
15.0%
8 pts better
19.8%
12.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.6%
4.2%
1.6 pts better
5.1%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
89.7%
10.3 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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 100.0%
88.0%
12 pts better
79.7%
20.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-18 · Fire 2025-07-18

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-14 · Fire 2024-06-14

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-14 · Fire 2023-04-14

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-18

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-18

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-08-08

C · Minimal harm 2025-07-18

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Not marked corrected

C · Minimal harm 2025-07-18

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Not marked corrected

C · Minimal harm 2024-06-14

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-06-13

C · Minimal harm 2024-06-14

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-06-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-05-19

C · Minimal harm 2023-04-14

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-04-14

C · Minimal harm 2023-04-14

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-04-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-18

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-18

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 2025-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-18

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-18

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 2025-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-18

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2025-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-18

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-08

C · Minimal harm 2025-07-18

F912 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2025-08-08

L · Immediate jeopardy 2025-05-24

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 2025-05-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

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 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

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 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

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 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-07-12

C · Minimal harm 2024-06-14

F912 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2024-07-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-18

F551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Corrected 2024-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

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 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

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 2023-05-19

C · Minimal harm 2023-04-14

F912 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2023-05-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Hamilton County Hospital District

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 55 facilities 2023-04-01
Fry, Frederick

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-05-15
Hooper, Grady

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 61 facilities 2023-04-01
Whispering Oaks Hc LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2023-04-01
Willers, Gary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-05-15

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