Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 199-bed nursing home in Harker Heights, Texas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2002-03-11. It averages 136.9 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation?
CMS lists 49 health-inspection deficiencies for Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-11.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | F0677, F0761 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D |
| 2026-05-17 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2026-04-16 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F |
| 2026-04-16 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E |
| 2026-04-16 | F0609, F0610, F0656, F0677 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D |
| 2026-03-26 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E |
| 2026-02-28 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D |
| 2025-11-18 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D |
| 2025-09-16 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D |
| 2025-08-11 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E |
| 2025-07-03 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E |
| 2025-07-03 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D |
| 2025-02-14 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E |
| 2025-02-07 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2025-02-07 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F |
| 2025-02-07 | F0550, F0804, F0812 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2025-02-07 | F0677, F0684, F0806, F0880 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2025-02-03 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D |
| 2024-12-05 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | K |
| 2024-12-05 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J |
| 2024-12-05 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E |
| 2024-10-29 | F0580, F0584, F0609 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| 2023-12-29 | F0656, F0684, F0695, F0761, F0812, F0880 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2023-12-29 | F0550, F0655, F0689, F0758 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D |
| 2023-12-13 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-12-13 | F0610, F0755 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D |
| 2023-10-26 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D |
| 2023-09-22 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2023-09-01 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D |
Why was Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation fined 2 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | Fine | $12,441 |
| 2024-12-05 | Fine | $52,319 |
How is Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation staffed?
| Measure | This facility | TX average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.39990 | 3.38539 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 55.9 | 55.3 |
| Average number of residents per day | 136.9 | 75.8 |
Who owns Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation, and what chain is it in?
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY and belongs to the TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | since 05/01/2024 |
| 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE | since 05/01/2024 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | APOLINAR, ADAM | since 08/01/2015 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - HARKER HEIGHTS LLC, BOENING, CHRISTOPHER, CAMPBELL, LESLIE, CASTILLO, LYNNEA, GARCIA, LEONARDO, PEREZ, ELIZABETH, SEHLKE, BRYON, ZUROVEC, DARRELL | since 03/16/2026 |
| INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | FELLBAUM, ERNEST, FELLBAUM, KELLY, STUDER, LAURA, STUDER, STANLEY | since 09/01/2025 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | AEGIS THERAPIES, INC., ALAMO ADVISORS LP, CARVAJAL PHARMACY LTC, FELLBAUM 2023 DESCENDANTS TRUST, H-C ASSOCIATES, LTD., HEALTHCARE INVESTMENTS - KILLEEN LLC, HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC, JAN STUDER 2023 SPOUSAL TRUST, KELLY FELLBAUM 2023 SPOUSAL TRUST, PLANTE & MORAN PLLC, STUDER 2023 DESCENDANTS TRUST, THE BRYON AND RENA SEHLKE LIVING TRUST, TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES INC, TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - HARKER HEIGHTS LLC, TRIDENT HEALTH SERVICES INC, BOENING, CHRISTOPHER, CAMPBELL, LESLIE, CASTILLO, LYNNEA, GARCIA, LEONARDO, PEREZ, ELIZABETH, SEHLKE, BRYON, STONE, DIANA, ZUROVEC, DARRELL | since 03/16/2026 |
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