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Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation

Harker Heights, TX · Medicare-certified · 199 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall

Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating, with very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1 star each) despite a 5-star quality measures rating. It reports 3.20 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, $64,760 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.2014 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $64,760recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2014.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.31
Licensed practical nurses
0.66
Nurse aides
2.23
Weekend nursing
2.96

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%

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).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

4.1%7.5%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

4%3.4%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

1.6%0.7%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0.8%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

3%4%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

8.9%28.4%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

9%8%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

18.9%9.1%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0.7%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

20.7%8.9%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

93.5%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

92.7%94.8%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

52.7%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

42.1%75.6%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: K

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 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 proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J

The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: F

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $12,441 was recorded.

  6. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $52,319 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $64,760 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Feb 7, 2025

    $12,441
  • Federal fine

    Dec 5, 2024

    $52,319

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES · 25 homes · 2.7 stars avg
Occupancy
140.7 residents on an average day (71% of 199 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 24 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.