Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation
1000 S Kiowa St, Wheeler, TX 79096 · Wheeler County
For-profit · 90 certified beds · 42% occupancy · (806) 826-3505
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation 4 out of 5 stars overall, above average. Its nurse staffing is 6% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. 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.
3.08 nurse hours per resident per day. 6% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 35.7%
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 F0812 · Aug 28, 2025Corrected Oct 10, 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 F0842 · Apr 23, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 24, 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 F0641 · Aug 28, 2025Corrected Oct 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Aug 28, 2025Corrected Oct 10, 2025
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
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jul 10, 2024Corrected Jul 30, 2024
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 F0637 · Jul 10, 2024Corrected Jul 25, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jul 10, 2024Corrected Jul 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0600 · Jul 21, 2023ComplaintCorrected Jul 22, 2023
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 F0607 · Jul 21, 2023ComplaintCorrected Jul 22, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jun 15, 2023Corrected Jul 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 15 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 above the national median. Ask how the home decides to start these medications and how often it reviews them.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas 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.
No federal fines are on record for this home in roughly the last three years, a good sign.
Ownership
This home is for-profit (for profit - limited liability company). It is independently operated, not part of a multi-facility chain.