Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
415 Indian Oaks Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548 · Bell County
For-profit · 199 certified beds · 69% occupancy · (254) 699-5051
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation reviews: what the government record shows
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, much below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
Updated September 2026 from the latest CMS data release. Ellery Care shows the government's own inspection and safety record, not consumer reviews.
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Nurse staffing
- 3.40 hrs/resident/day (+4% vs TX median)
- Antipsychotic drug use
- 5.9% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
- Falls with major injury
- 2.7% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
- Federal fines (3 yrs)
- $64,760
- Inspection findings
- 49 cited, 3 immediate-jeopardy
- Federal abuse-warning flag
- No
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05.
What this means for your family
Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.
Strengths
- ✓Nurse staffing of 3.40 hrs/resident/day is at or above the Texas median of 3.27.
Concerns
- !CMS rates it just 1 of 5 stars overall.
- !Cited for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
- !Has paid $64,760 in federal fines in roughly the last three years.
Questions to ask on your visit
- ·Can we see the most recent inspection report and the plan of correction?
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Common questions about Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
Is Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation a good nursing home?
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation in Harker Heights, Texas holds a 1 of 5 star CMS overall rating. Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.
How is Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation staffed?
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation reports 3.40 nurse hours per resident per day, at or above the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.
Has Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined or flagged for abuse?
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation has paid approximately $64,760 in federal fines in roughly the last three years, and does not currently carry a federal abuse-warning flag.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.40 nurse hours per resident per day. 4% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 55.9% · RN turnover: 56.3%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0814 · Apr 16, 2026Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Apr 16, 2026Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0684 · Mar 26, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 27, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Aug 11, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 12, 2025
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0677 · Jun 11, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jun 12, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Jun 11, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jun 12, 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0842 · May 17, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 18, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0609 · Apr 16, 2026Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0610 · Apr 16, 2026Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Apr 16, 2026Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 49 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the Texas study
Preventable harm
Two injuries that good staffing and attentive care are meant to prevent: serious falls and pressure ulcers (bedsores). These are the outcomes families fear most, and they rarely appear on referral sites. Lower is better on both.
The serious-fall rate here is at or below the Texas median, a reassuring sign for how closely the home supervises residents.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay falls and pressure-ulcer measures, period 2025Q2-2026Q1, retrieved 2026-09-05. Texas falls study · bedsore study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is for-profit (for profit - corporation). It is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.