Registered name: WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
MESQUITE, TX · Medicare-certified · 162 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★3 of 5 overall
Willow Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mesquite, TX has an overall 3-star rating, with weaker health inspection and staffing scores (both 2 stars) but a 5-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.51 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: January 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5117.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.27
Licensed practical nurses
1.14
Nurse aides
2.11
Weekend nursing
3.13
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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
1.8%1.4%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%1.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.7%2.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.8%4.3%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
31.2%36.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
35.4%46.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10%8.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.6%21.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.4%2.4%Worsening
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
—97.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%98.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.5%96.9%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited July 2023 — 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 proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: J
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $94,394 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Jan 17, 2024
$16,801
Federal fine
Nov 3, 2023
$7,446
Federal fine
Sep 15, 2023
$46,168
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 27, 2023
6 days
Federal fine
Jul 27, 2023
$23,979
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
131.3 residents on an average day (81% of 162 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 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.