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Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1220 Sunny Lane, Wharton, TX 77488
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.
Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Government, hospital district nursing home in Wharton, Texas, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 84 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 6, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $62K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 65.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wharton Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 28 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.2 | 18.7 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.3% | 58.8% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $62,125 | $62,125 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 28 May 2026, 28 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×2 G ×1 D ×8 E ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | K | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0726 | 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. | K | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 19 Jan 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2026 | Fine | $53,844 | |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 65.3%, RNs 81.3%; 5 administrators 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 | 5.6% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.9% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.0% | 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: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Citizens Medical Center County Of Victoria. Chain: Wellsential Health (67 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Medical Center County of Victoria | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2014 |
| Regency Ihs of Wharton LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Csv Rhea Management Holdco, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Dwd Tx Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Reg Hg Opco 1, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Reg Hg Opco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Reg Operator Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Regency Texas Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Citizens Medical Center County of Victoria | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Regency Ihs of Wharton LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| 1220 Sunny Lane LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Citizens Medical Center County of Victoria | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Regency Ihs Master Tenant LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Regency Ihs of Wharton LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Regency Ihs Rehab LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
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 Wharton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home 3 | El Campo | 57 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 12.3 | — | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Paradigm At the Creekabuse icon | Wharton | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 36.7 | $52K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Paradigm At the Prairiesabuse icon | El Campo | 150 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 18.7 | $62K | 2 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Wharton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $62K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Wellsential Health chain. Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Citizens Medical Center County of Victoria, Regency Ihs of Wharton LLC and Csv Rhea Management Holdco, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 May 2026.
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.