Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
Harker Heights, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675909) · 199 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $64,760
Phone: (254) 699-5051 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation reports 3.39990 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41615 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $64,760.00, and 0 payment denials. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation is a for-profit nursing home in Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, certified for 199 beds with an average of 136.9 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 2002.
Per CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score combines a 1-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing totals 3.39990 hours per resident per day, with 0.41615 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.9%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $64,760.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
The facility is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the provided CMS data for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 1-star overall CMS rating, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.39990 hours per resident per day, including 0.41615 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 55.9% and a 2-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $64,760.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 199 beds with an average daily population of 136.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 11, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately, then combines them into an overall rating; this facility scores 1 star for health inspection, 2 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2546995051 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 2546995051 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675909?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.