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William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home
1424 Martin Luther King Jr Lane, Temple, TX 76504
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.
Certified for 160 beds, William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home serves Temple in Bell County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2000.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 12, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $54K.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bell Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.5 | 24.6 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 55.6% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $53,860 | $19,240 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 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: 21 May 2026, 7 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×4 K ×1 D ×14 E ×6 F ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | 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 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2025 |
| 22 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Mar 2025 |
| 22 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Mar 2025 |
| 22 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Mar 2025 |
| 7 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 | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | Fine | $15,755 | |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Fine | $10,922 | |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Fine | $27,183 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 28.9% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.5% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.6% | 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, state. Legal business name: State Of Texas Veterans Land Board. Chain: Texvet (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Inns of Texas-Temple Ltd | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/08/2010 |
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 Bell County
| 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 |
All 16 facilities in Bell County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $54K in the period covered.
How does staffing at William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home?
It is part of the Texvet chain. Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Care Inns of Texas-Temple Ltd. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 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.