Nursing homes in Bell County, Texas
There are 16 certified nursing homes in Bell County, Texas, with 1,810 beds between them.
56% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (48%). Inspectors recorded 429 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.7 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $552K across 32 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Bell County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 16 | 1177 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 56% | 48% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 23.7 | 24.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $552K | $54M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir At Temple East | Temple | 138 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 7.2 | — | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil | Temple | 23 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4.3 | — | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation | Belton | 126 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14.3 | $13K | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Will-O-Bell | Bartlett | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 32.2 | $8K | 14 May 2026 |
| Avir At Temple West | Temple | 104 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 18.3 | $7K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Cornerstone Gardens LLP | Temple | 130 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11.5 | $16K | 29 May 2025 |
| Rosewood Heights | Killeen | 64 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 23.4 | $42K | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Avir At Western Hills | Temple | 120 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 26.7 | $17K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Morada Temple | Temple | 60 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 36.7 | $15K | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Temple | 124 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 22.6 | $32K | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Avir At Adamsabuse icon | Temple | 118 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 41.5 | $19K | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Avir At Belton | Belton | 114 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 27.2 | $44K | 15 May 2026 |
| Avir At Killeen | Killeen | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 42.5 | $66K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Avir At Weston | Temple | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 26.7 | $155K | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation | Harker Heights | 199 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 49 | 24.6 | $65K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Homeabuse icon | Temple | 160 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 17.5 | $54K | 15 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 33 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 29 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 23 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 23 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 22 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 12 |
| Government | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Avir Health Group (6), Touchstone Communities (2), Fundamental Healthcare (1), The Ensign Group (1), Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1 (1), Texvet (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Bell County, Texas?
16 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,810 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Bell County have the highest CMS ratings?
Avir At Temple East (5 stars), Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil (5 stars), Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation (4 stars)
How do Bell County nursing homes compare with Texas?
56% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 48% statewide; citations run at 23.7 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.