Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing, 2-star health inspection and quality ratings, and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.99 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also had $23,966 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with inspection citations for accident hazards/supervision, care under orders, and food handling.
Last inspection: December 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $23,966recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9913.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.31
Licensed practical nurses
0.67
Nurse aides
2.01
Weekend nursing
2.71
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.8%16.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%4.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%6.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%4.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
21.6%8.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.4%8.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—17.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
5%10.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.4%16.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.7%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.3%96.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,901 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,065 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $23,966 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 30, 2025
$14,901
Federal fine
Sep 19, 2024
$9,065
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GULF COAST LTC PARTNERS · 19 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
71.8 residents on an average day (58% of 123 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 41 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.