The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation
Wells, TX · Medicare-certified · 90 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation in Wells, TX has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star quality measures; it is a Special Focus Facility candidate/flagged facility, had $93,678 in fines in the last 24 months, and its reported nursing hours (4.82 per resident per day) are above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.8223 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $93,678special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8223.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.20
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.33
- Nurse aides
- 3.30
- Weekend nursing
- 4.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
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
25.9%32.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.9%6.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%7.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5%2.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%10.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.2%24.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.8%17.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.6%14.4%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.5%72%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: K
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,428 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $81,250 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $93,678 in total fines.
- $12,428
Federal fine
Jan 7, 2026
- $81,250
Federal fine
Sep 4, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 15, 2024
Now operated by Winnie-stowell Hospital District, previously Wells Ltc Partners INC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of GULF COAST LTC PARTNERS · 20 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 42.9 residents on an average day (48% of 90 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 20 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.