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Fort Worth Transitional Care Center

850 12Th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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Fort Worth Transitional Care Center is a nursing home in Fort Worth, Texas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(817) 882-8289
Last standard health inspection
April 8, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
136
Residents per day, on average
97.3
Ownership type
Government - Hospital district
Legal business name
Decatur Hospital Authority
Chain
Wellsential Health
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Texas average (45 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 8, 2026 from $36,040 to $23,426.

  2. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 21, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 8, 2026 from $35,220 to $36,040.

  4. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 8, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0770 2 times since 2025.

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  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 24, 2025 from $13,790 to $8,964.

  6. 7 citations

    Health inspection on April 8, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    129 of 1,177 Texas homes (11%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

    • Citation F0695. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0693. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0693 4 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0655 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0700 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2023.

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  7. 9 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 8, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

    • Citation E0009. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

    • Citation K0344. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

    • Citation K0522. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an externally vented heating system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2023.

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  8. Fine

    April 8, 2026 (7 months ago)

    CMS fine of $23,426 on April 8, 2026.

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  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 3, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2025.

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  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 3, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2024.

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  11. 2 citations

    Health inspection on June 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    107 of 1,177 Texas homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.

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  12. Fine

    June 24, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $8,964 on June 24, 2025.

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  13. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2025.

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  14. 13 citations

    Health inspection on February 13, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0692. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0809. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0925. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

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  15. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 13, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

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  16. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0729. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

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  17. 3 citations

    Health inspection on October 30, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2024.

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  18. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  19. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 16, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0624. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.

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  20. Fine

    August 16, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $6,032 on August 16, 2024.

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  21. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  22. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 26, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.

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  23. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  24. 4 citations

    Health inspection on April 30, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

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  25. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 21, 2023 from $13,397 to $13,735.

  26. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 21, 2023 from $20,610 to $13,397.

  27. 7 citations

    Health inspection on December 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.

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  28. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

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  29. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 30, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

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Owners and managers

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Questions

When was Fort Worth Transitional Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists April 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Fort Worth Transitional Care Center have?

CMS lists 45 health citations since November 30, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Fort Worth Transitional Care Center been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $38,422 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Fort Worth Transitional Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Fort Worth Transitional Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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