Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation
46 May Street, Wells, TX 75976 · Cherokee County
For-profit · 90 certified beds · 48% occupancy · (936) 867-4707
Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation reviews: what the government record shows
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, much below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. It currently carries a federal abuse-warning icon. Inspectors cited it for 6 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
- 4.82 hrs/resident/day (+47% vs TX median)
- Antipsychotic drug use
- 28.3% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
- Falls with major injury
- 7% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
- Federal fines (3 yrs)
- $93,678
- Inspection findings
- 38 cited, 6 immediate-jeopardy
- Federal abuse-warning flag
- Yes
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 4.82 hrs/resident/day is at or above the Texas median of 3.27.
Concerns
- !CMS rates it just 1 of 5 stars overall.
- !Currently carries the federal abuse-warning icon on CMS Care Compare.
- !Cited for 6 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
- !Has paid $93,678 in federal fines in roughly the last three years.
- !Serious-fall rate of 7% is well above the Texas median of 3%.
- !Gives antipsychotic drugs to 28.3% of long-stay residents, well above the norm.
Questions to ask on your visit
- ·What was the abuse-warning finding, and what has changed since?
- ·Can we see the most recent inspection report and the plan of correction?
- ·What is your fall-prevention program, and how is it staffed overnight?
- ·For any resident on an antipsychotic, is there a documented diagnosis and a plan to reduce it?
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Common questions about Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation
Is Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation a good nursing home?
Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation in Wells, 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 Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation staffed?
Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation reports 4.82 nurse hours per resident per day, at or above the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.
Has Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined or flagged for abuse?
Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation has paid approximately $93,678 in federal fines in roughly the last three years, and currently carries the federal abuse-warning icon on CMS Care Compare.
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.
4.82 nurse hours per resident per day. 47% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 52%
Safety & compliance flags
- Federal abuse warning icon
- Special Focus Facility candidate
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.
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0600 · Sep 4, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Sep 4, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0725 · Sep 4, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Jan 7, 2026Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Feb 24, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 25, 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 F0812 · Dec 3, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0925 · Dec 3, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Nov 25, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 26, 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 F0689 · Jun 23, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jul 20, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0926 · Jun 23, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jul 20, 2026
Have policies on smoking.
Environmental Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 38 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 far above both the Texas and national norm. It is worth asking the staff directly why, and whether every prescription has a documented medical reason and a plan to reduce it.
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 least double the Texas median. Ask the staff directly about their fall-prevention program: how they assess risk, how often they check on residents, and whether staffing at night is enough to respond quickly.
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 - limited liability company). It is part of the Gulf Coast Ltc Partners chain, which operates 20 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.