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Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation
46 May Street, Wells, TX 75976
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation, in Wells, Texas, is certified for 90 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Gulf Coast Ltc Partners chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 6, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 42.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $94K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), above the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 52.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cherokee Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 34 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.2 | 27.1 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.0% | 65.3% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $93,678 | $30,933 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 3 Dec 2025, 5 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: J ×3 K ×3 D ×19 E ×7 F ×5 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2026 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0761 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | K | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | F | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | C | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2026 | Fine | $12,428 | |
| 4 Sep 2025 | Fine | $81,250 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.0%, RNs —; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.5% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.0% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.3% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Winnie-Stowell Hospital District. Chain: Gulf Coast Ltc Partners (20 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells LTC Partners Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cherokee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir At Jacksonville | Jacksonville | 53 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 20.8 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Legacy At Jacksonville | Jacksonville | 101 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 11.9 | $27K | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Cherokee Trails Nursing Home | Rusk | 140 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 27.1 | $31K | 20 May 2026 |
| The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Rusk | 110 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 22.7 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Twin Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center | Jacksonville | 116 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 29.3 | $174K | 31 Dec 2025 |
All 6 facilities in Cherokee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation been cited for?
38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $94K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Gulf Coast Ltc Partners chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wells LTC Partners Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.