Wellington Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Temple, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455637) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $32,275
Phone: (254) 778-4231 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wellington Rehabilitation And Healthcare 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.
Wellington Rehabilitation And Healthcare reports 3.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 78.4%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $32,275.00 for Wellington Rehabilitation And Healthcare, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Wellington Rehabilitation And Healthcare is a government (hospital district)-owned nursing home in Temple, Bell County, Texas, certified for 124 beds with an average of 70.7 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since February 14, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wellington holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.03 per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 78.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $32,275.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus status noted in the provided data.
Wellington is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wellington Rehabilitation And Healthcare has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.03 per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 78.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $32,275.00 and 0 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?
It is certified for 124 beds with an average of 70.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 14, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 3, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (254) 778-4231 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (254) 778-4231 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455637?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.