Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1310 E Broadway · Cuero, TX · 77954 · 3612759133
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wellsential Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.24 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,801 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
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.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 28, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675110 · certified since February 18, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.