Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation
1000 S Kiowa St · Wheeler, TX · 79096 · 8068263505
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 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.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.93 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675534 · certified since August 11, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.