Wharton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Wharton, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675361) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $62,125
Phone: (979) 532-5020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wharton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Wharton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 65.3%. Its CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Wharton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines totaling $62,125.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Wharton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a government-owned facility (hospital district) located in Wharton, Texas, certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 84 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since July 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wharton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Total nurse staffing time is reported at 3.06 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.45 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.3%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $62,125.00 for this facility. No payment denials are on record.
This facility is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars across the chain.
There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.06 hours per resident per day, with 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, and a turnover rate of 65.3%. The CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $62,125.00. There are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds, with an average of 84 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (hospital district) and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 6, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each rated 1 to 5 stars; here the health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1, and quality measures is 4.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 9795325020 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9795325020 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675361?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.