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WILLOWCREEK REHAB AND NURSING

ABILENE, TX · Medicare-certified · 96 beds

Needs attention
Government-run
2 of 5 overall

WILLOWCREEK REHAB AND NURSING in Abilene, TX has a 2-star overall rating, with low staffing (1 star) and health inspection (2 stars) despite 5-star quality measures. It reported 2.72 nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark and had $23,794 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

2.7211 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: December 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $23,794recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7211.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.42
Licensed practical nurses
0.57
Nurse aides
1.73
Weekend nursing
2.42

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 55%

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

2.9%12.8%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

3.3%1.5%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

2.9%3%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

4.2%1.8%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

17.4%8.6%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

4.9%0%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

11.8%16.7%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

26.2%7.2%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

1.9%0%Improving

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%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

93.8%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

95.7%100%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 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 make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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

The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to make sure its activities program was led by a qualified professional. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 680 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E

The home failed to make sure the resident and doctor met face-to-face at all required visits. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 712 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: E

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 2 health deficiencies.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $23,794 was recorded.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $23,794 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Feb 27, 2025

    $23,794

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Occupancy
71.4 residents on an average day (74% of 96 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 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.