Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall 3-star rating. Key concerns are a 1-star staffing rating, nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.12 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), $16,801 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty, even though health inspection and quality measures are both 4 stars.
Last inspection: July 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $16,801recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1185.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.24
Licensed practical nurses
0.87
Nurse aides
2.01
Weekend nursing
2.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
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
7.4%4.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.2%6.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.2%2.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.4%5.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18%5.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.4%19.5%Improving
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
11.3%1.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.2%1.2%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
—98.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.8%94.1%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,801 in total fines.
Federal fine
Sep 28, 2024
$16,801
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of WELLSENTIAL HEALTH · 68 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
89.2 residents on an average day (74% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 33 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.