Fort Worth Transitional Care Center

Nursing Home · Fort Worth, TX

CMS overall rating 1/5 Government - Hospital district

CMS certification number676255

Contact & location

850 12Th Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Tarrant County
Phone
(817) 882-8289
ZIP code
76104 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
136
Residents per day
93.3 (69% occupied)
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Legal name
Decatur Hospital Authority
Chain
Wellsential Health (67 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
July 22, 2010
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.09 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.60 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.85 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.64 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.66 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
68.8 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
65.2 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 8, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
46 health · 16 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-08 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-04-09
2026-04-08 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 H
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-04-09
2026-04-08 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 2026-04-09
2026-04-08 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 2026-04-09
2026-04-08 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 2026-04-09
2026-04-08 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-09
2026-04-08 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-09
2025-12-03 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-09-03 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 2025-09-04
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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-05-28
2025-06-24 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-25
2025-04-11 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-02-13 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 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 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 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 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-02-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2024-12-13 Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
F0729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-17
2024-10-30 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-10-30 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-10-30 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 2024-11-04
2024-08-16 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F0624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-20
2024-06-26 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-19
2024-04-30 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-04-30 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-04-30 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-04-30 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2023-12-14 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-02
2023-12-14 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-02
2023-12-14 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-02
2023-12-14 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-02
2023-12-14 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-02
2023-12-14 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-02
2023-12-14 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-02
2023-11-30 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-09-18 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-19
2023-08-21 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-22
2023-08-21 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-22

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 $51,036 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-08Fine$36,040
2025-06-24Fine$8,964
2024-08-16Fine$6,032

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Decatur Hospital Authority (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
850 12Th Avenue, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Crow, Bradley (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
CSV Rhea Management Holdco, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Decatur Hospital Authority (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dekowski, Donovan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
DWD TX Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gessner, Bruce (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reg Bridge Opco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reg HG Opco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reg Operator Holdco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of Fort Worth LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs Rehab LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Texas Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanchez, Christian (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Michael (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Waggoner, Debra Sue (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bakker, Jeff (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cocanougher, Charles (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cook, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Duncum, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Forbis, Christopher (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sandford, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Scroggins, Brian (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sicking, Jeffrey (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Carey (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Baird, Daniel (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Carvajal, Antonio (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Clapp, Barbara (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Cortese, Daren (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gibson, Patricia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gonzales, Veronica (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Kaufman, Nicole (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Elliot (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Crow, Bradley (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanchez, Christian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Fort Worth Transitional Care Center?

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center has a 1-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 Fort Worth Transitional Care Center have?

It has 136 certified beds and cares for about 93 residents per day.

Has Fort Worth Transitional Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $51,036 in the last three years.

Who owns Fort Worth Transitional Care Center?

It is part of Wellsential Health 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 Fort Worth Transitional Care Center?

(817) 882-8289. The facility is located at 850 12Th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104.

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