Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation
46 May Street, Wells, TX 75976 · Cherokee County
For-profit · 90 certified beds · 48% occupancy · (936) 867-4707
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Wells Ltc Nursing & Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall — much below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. It currently carries a federal abuse-warning icon. Inspectors cited it for 6 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
4.82 nurse hours per resident per day. 47% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 52%
Safety & compliance flags
- Federal abuse warning icon
- Special Focus Facility candidate
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0600 · Sep 4, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Sep 4, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0725 · Sep 4, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Jan 7, 2026Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Feb 24, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Dec 3, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0925 · Dec 3, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Nov 25, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 26, 2025
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Feb 24, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0645 · Dec 3, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 36 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Gulf Coast Ltc Partners chain (20 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.5★.