Wellington Care Center
Nursing Home · Wellington, TX
CMS certification number675945
Contact & location
1506 Childress StreetWellington, TX 79095
Collingsworth County
- Phone
- (806) 447-2777
- ZIP code
- 79095 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 76
- Residents per day
- 35.9 (47% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Childress County Hospital District
- Chain
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities, avg 2.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 13, 2003
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.07 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.35 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.75 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.72 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 30, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2026-01-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-30 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-07-07 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-08 |
| 2025-06-14 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-06-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2024-10-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 2024-10-18 |
| 2023-10-10 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-02 |
| 2023-09-29 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $13,070 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Fine | $13,070 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Childress County Hospital District (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Blake, Gary (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hathaway, Natasha (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pickard, Bethany (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellington I Enterprises, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huggins, Linda (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Willig, Zachary (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holcomb, Holly (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stratton, Emilee (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Driver, James (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Favor, Debra (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garrison, Reagan (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Head, Howard (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holcomb, Holly (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Inman, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Larry (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pierce, Brian (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stratton, Emilee (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blake, Gary (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blake, Malisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellington I Enterprises, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Wellington Care Center?
Wellington Care Center has a 3-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 Care Center have?
It has 76 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.
Has Wellington Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $13,070 in the last three years.
Who owns Wellington Care Center?
It is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare 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 Care Center?
(806) 447-2777. The facility is located at 1506 Childress Street, Wellington, TX 79095.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.