Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation
46 May Street · Wells, TX · 75976 · 9368674707
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Gulf Coast Ltc Partners
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (4 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $12,428 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $34,428 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
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 November 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 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 November 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2026 | Fine | $12,428 |
| August 10, 2023 | Fine | $9,811 |
| August 10, 2023 | Fine | $12,189 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676103 · certified since January 13, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.