Will-O-Bell
Bartlett, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676026) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,279
Phone: (254) 527-3371 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Will-O-Bell in Bartlett, Texas holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Will-O-Bell reports 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Will-O-Bell has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,279.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Will-O-Bell is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Bartlett, Bell County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 2004. The facility is licensed for 90 beds and reports an average daily census of 73.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Will-O-Bell holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 2. The lower staffing score reflects reported nurse staffing levels of 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including only 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,279.00 and no payment denials on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for Will-O-Bell in this data.
Will-O-Bell is part of the Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1 chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average. There is no ownership change reported within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator listed here.
Families should review the full inspection and staffing history on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Will-O-Bell has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Will-O-Bell is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours, with a 38.7% nursing turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,279.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is reported for Will-O-Bell in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Will-O-Bell is certified for 90 beds with an average daily census of 73.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned by a hospital district and is part of the Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1 chain, which includes 7 facilities averaging 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Will-O-Bell was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on July 19, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Will-O-Bell scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 254-527-3371 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 254-527-3371 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676026?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.