Wellington Care Center
1506 Childress Street · Wellington, TX · 79095 · 8064472777
76 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,070 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
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.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
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.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Fine | $13,070 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675945 · certified since January 13, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.