Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation, Wells, Texas
- 38
- Citations from health inspectionsTexas average: 28 a home
- 6
- Residents harmed or put in dangerTexas average: 2.3 a home
- $93,678
- Fines from the federal governmentTexas average: $44,141 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsTexas average: 2.7
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
10 inspection visits produced 38 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in six findings. Federal fines came to $93,678 (two fines).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 3 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 2 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 4.82 hours each dayThe Texas average is 3.39 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.20 hours each dayThe Texas average is 0.43 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 52%against the Texas average of 55.3%
- Beds that are certified
- 90
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- Gulf Coast LTC Partners, with 20 homes
- Street address
- 46 May Street, Wells, Texas 75976
- County
- Cherokee
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Two citations dated June 23, 2026
- F926 Smoking Policies: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Feb. 24, 2026
One citation dated Jan. 7, 2026
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Six citations dated Dec. 3, 2025
- F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F813 Policy on Food Brought by Visitors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F742 Mental Health and Trauma Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F645 Screening for Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Four citations dated Nov. 25, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated Sept. 4, 2025
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated April 24, 2025
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Five citations dated Sept. 5, 2024
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F805 Food Prepared to Meet Individual Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F558 Meeting Residents' Needs and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Two citations dated March 12, 2024
- F602 Protect Residents' Money and Belongings From Misuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
12 citations dated Aug. 10, 2023
- F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F851 Submit Accurate Staffing Data to Federal Government: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F727 Required Registered Nurse and Nursing Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
- F644 Coordinate Assessments With Mental Health Screening Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 7, 2026 | Fine | $12,428 |
| Sept. 4, 2025 | Fine | $81,250 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by Wells LTC Partners Inc. (operational or managerial control).
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 676103. Other homes in Texas.