Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation

Special Focus Facility candidate · CMS abuse icon · CCN 676103 · WINNIE-STOWELL HOSPITAL DISTRICT · For profit - Limited Liability company · GULF COAST LTC PARTNERS chain · 90 certified beds · Cherokee · TX


Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 90-bed nursing home in Wells, Texas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2006-01-13. It averages 42.9 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation?

CMS lists 38 health-inspection deficiencies for Wells LTC 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 2026-06-23.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-23F0689, F0926Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Have policies on smoking.D
2026-02-24F0761Ensure 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.F
2026-02-24F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2026-01-07F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2025-12-03F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-12-03F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2025-12-03F0645, F0742, F0813, F0880PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-11-25F0584Honor 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
2025-11-25F0689, F0842, F0880Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-09-04F0600, F0689, F0725Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.K
2025-04-24F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2024-09-05F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.F
2024-09-05F0558, F0677Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E
2024-09-05F0755, F0880Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-03-12F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J
2024-03-12F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D
2023-08-10F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2023-08-10F0727, F0908Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.F
2023-08-10F0755, F0812, F0880Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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
2023-08-10F0550, F0600, F0641, F0644, F0761Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as 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.D
2023-08-10F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.C

Why was Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-07Fine$12,428
2025-09-04Fine$81,250

How is Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation staffed?

MeasureThis facilityTX average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.822293.38539
Total nursing staff turnover (%)52.055.3
Average number of residents per day42.975.8

Who owns Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation, and what chain is it in?

Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name WINNIE-STOWELL HOSPITAL DISTRICT and belongs to the GULF COAST LTC PARTNERS chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
CORPORATE OFFICERMURRELL, EDWARDsince 01/15/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLWELLS LTC PARTNERS INC, BERGERON, BOBBY, NICHOLSON, LOUISsince 01/15/2024
ADP OF THE SNFEAST TEXAS III ASSOCIATES, LLC, MITCHELL, KATHLEEN, MORRIS, JAMESsince 01/15/2024

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