Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1220 Sunny Lane, Wharton, TX 77488
Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Wharton, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 28, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since January 19, 202414 (Texas average 28)
- Fines in the past three years2, $43,280 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 6, 2026 from $54,244 to $34,999.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0580 from the health inspection on April 19, 2026.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0684 from the health inspection on April 19, 2026.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 6, 2026 from $11,444 to $54,244.
Health inspection on May 28, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2026.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on May 28, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on February 6, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint 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.
CMS fine of $34,999 on February 6, 2026.
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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 19, 2026.
Citation F0726. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2026.
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 April 18, 2026.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 7, 2025 from $12,740 to $8,281.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on July 1, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on March 28, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 April 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
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 1, 2025.
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 April 1, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on March 28, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2025.
Health inspection on March 7, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $8,281 on March 7, 2025.
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Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 December 6, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity G: actual 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 March 11, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on July 2, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.2 to 2.8 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on January 19, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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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 January 26, 2024.
Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 26, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 19, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0352. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (979) 532-5020
- Last standard health inspection
- May 28, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 85.6
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal business name
- Citizens Medical Center County of Victoria
- Chain
- Wellsential Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Texas average (14 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER COUNTY OF VICTORIA5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 03/01/2014
- REGENCY IHS OF WHARTON LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- CSV RHEA MANAGEMENT HOLDCO, LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- DWD TX HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- JACK AND NANCY DWYER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
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- REG HG OPCO 1, LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- REG HG OPCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- REG OPERATOR HOLDCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- REGENCY TEXAS HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER COUNTY OF VICTORIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- REGENCY IHS OF WHARTON LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- DEKOWSKI, DONOVANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2014
- DOZIER, MARSHELDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/21/2025
Questions
When was Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists May 28, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since January 19, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $43,280 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.