Fortress Nursing And Rehabilitation
College Station, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455589) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,014
Phone: (979) 694-2200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fortress Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Fortress Nursing And Rehabilitation reports 2.84 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 registered nurse hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 79.7%, which is quite high.
Fortress Nursing And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,014.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Fortress Nursing And Rehabilitation is a 120-certified-bed nursing home in College Station, Texas (Brazos County), with an average of 68.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fortress holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspections 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 1 star. Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.84 hours per resident per day, with 0.50 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 79.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,014.00, and no payment denials on record.
Fortress Nursing And Rehabilitation is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports and updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fortress Nursing And Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.84 hours per resident per day, with 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, and staffing turnover is high at 79.7%; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,014.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fortress has 120 certified beds and an average of 68.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which includes 149 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 28, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Fortress scores 2, 3, 1, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9796942200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 9796942200 to arrange a visit and review details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455589?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.