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Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation
1000 S Kiowa St, Wheeler, TX 79096
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.
Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Wheeler, Texas, certified for 90 beds and caring for about 38 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 3, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
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 35.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wheeler Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.4 | 14.4 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.7% | 35.7% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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 Aug 2025, 10 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×3 F ×3
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 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Aug 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 28 Aug 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 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 | 30 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.7%, RNs —; 0 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 | 5.1% | 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 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.2% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.4% | 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.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llano Estacado Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2018 |
| Llano Estacado Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/17/2025 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Llano Estacado Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Aug 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.