Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Nursing Home · Temple, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 Government - Hospital district

CMS certification number455637

Contact & location

1802 S 31St
Temple, TX 76504
Bell County
Phone
(254) 778-4231
ZIP code
76504 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
124
Residents per day
70.7 (57% occupied)
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Legal name
Eastland Memorial Hospital District
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
February 14, 1986
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.03 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.39 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.85 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.79 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.42 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
78.4 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
75.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Infection control citations
2
Citations on record (3 years)
28 health · 13 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-17 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-01-10
2025-08-27 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-28
2025-06-24 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-06-25
2025-06-24 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-06-25
2025-06-24 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-25
2025-06-05 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-06
2024-11-21 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-09-27
2024-07-16 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-06
2024-07-16 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-06
2024-05-08 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-03
2024-04-25 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-04-25 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-04-25 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-04-25 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-29
2024-04-25 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-29
2024-04-25 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-29
2024-04-25 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-29
2023-09-19 Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
F0675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-09
2023-09-19 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-09
2023-03-02 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $32,275 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-17Fine$8,281
2025-06-24Fine$15,167
2024-11-21Fine$8,827

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Eastland Memorial Hospital District (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Caretrust GP LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Caretrust Reit INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
CTR Partnership LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Harris, Martin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shane, James (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Temple Health Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wellington Healthcare, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Stephen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Harris, Martin (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Shane, James (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Harris, Martin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shane, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wellington Healthcare, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

How many beds does Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare have?

It has 124 certified beds and cares for about 71 residents per day.

Has Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $32,275 in the last three years.

Who owns Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as government - hospital district. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

(254) 778-4231. The facility is located at 1802 S 31St, Temple, TX 76504.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.