Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
415 Indian Oaks Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548 · Bell County · (254) 699-5051
199 certified beds, about 137 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2002
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 675909 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 16, 2026, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 51 health citations since September 2023, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (3 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $64,760 in the last three years; the largest was $52,319, and the latest is dated February 7, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.40 hours per resident per day, against 3.39 across Texas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.42 of those hours.
55.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Texas average 55.3%).
CMS links it to Touchstone Communities, an affiliated group of 25 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 51 health citations on file.
July 16, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents receive the necessary care and services to ensure that a resident's abilities in activities of daily living do not diminish for 5 of 7 residents (Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4, Resident #5, and Resident #6) reviewed for quality of life. The facility failed to ensure nursing staff provided scheduled showers for Resident #2 according to his ADL care plan goal. The facility failed to ensure Resident #3, Resident #4, Resident #5, and Resident #6 were provided with perineal care and showers according to their ADL care plan goals. These failures could place residents at risk of decline in physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain medical records in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices that are complete and accurately documented for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for medical records. The facility failed to ensure RN A documented oxygen saturation assessment on 6/13/2026 according to the physician order in Resident #1's medical records. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of not receiving proper care due to incomplete and inaccurate records.
June 11, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene for 1 of 18 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for ADL care. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was provided incontinent care from 11:30 p.m. until 5:50 a.m. on 06/11/2026. This failure could place residents at risk of infection, skin breakdown and diminished quality of life.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to, in accordance with State and Federal laws, ensure all drugs and biologicals were stored in locked compartments under proper temperature controls and permitted only authorized personnel to have access to the keys for 1 of 3 medication carts (MC #1) reviewed for drug storage and labeling. The facility failed to ensure MC #1 was locked, medications secured, and not accessible to other staff, residents, or visitors. This failure could place residents at risk of having unauthorized access to medications, decreased effectiveness of medication, or missing medications.
May 17, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure, in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices, medical records were maintained on each resident that were complete and accurately documented for 1 of 7 residents (Resident #1) for medical records. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's skin tear cleaning was documented completed in the electronic medical record for 04/07/2026, 04/08/2026, and 04/13/2026. These failures could place residents at risk for the possibility of not verifying the needed care and services to meet their needs.
April 16, 2026Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly for 2 of 2 dumpsters reviewed for garbage disposal. The facility failed to ensure the dumpsters were free from debris on 4/14/26 and on 4/15/26. The facility failed to ensure that 2 dumpsters were closed/covered on 4/14/26, 4/15/26 and 4/26/26. CK H failed to close/cover the dumpster after using it on 4/15/26. These failures placed residents at risk of being exposed to rodents and pests.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services, including procedures that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving, dispensing, and administering of all drugs and biologicals, to meet the need of each resident for 2 of 6 medication carts (*the medication cart designated for use on the 100 Hall and the medication cart designated for use on the 200 Hall) reviewed for pharmacy services. The facility failed to establish a system of record of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs in sufficient detail to enable an accurate reconciliation at each shift change for the medication cart designated for use on the 100 Hall and the medication cart designated for use on the 200 Hall. This failure could place residents at risk of drug diversions and could result in diminished health and well-being. Findings Included: [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse were reported immediately after the allegation was made for 1 of 5 (Resident #131) reviewed for resident abuse in that: RN E failed to report an allegation of verbal abuse made by Resident #131 on 4/03/2026. This failure could place residents at risk for on-going abuse.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to have evidence that all allegations of abuse were thoroughly investigated for 1 of 5 (Resident #131) residents reviewed for resident abuse. The facility failed to investigate an allegation of abuse made by Resident #131 on 4/03/2026. This failure could place residents at risk for on-going abuse.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's psychosocial needs for 1 of 5 (Resident #130) reviewed for care plans. The facility failed to ensure that Resident #130's care plan included interventions to address her psychosocial behaviors. This failure placed residents at risk of dwelling in a disruptive environment.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living received necessary services to maintain personal hygiene for 2 of 7 residents (Resident #26 and Resident #107) reviewed for grooming. The facility failed to provide showers to Resident #26 in compliance with his shower schedule. The facility failed to provide ADL facial hair care to Resident #107. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of decline in skin integrity and psychological well-being.
March 26, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents received treatment and care in accordance with the comprehensive person-centered care plan and the residents' choices for 5 of 13 residents (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4, and Resident #5) reviewed for quality of care. The facility failed to implement interventions, according to the comprehensive plan of care, to check and change on rounds and as needed to keep Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4 and Resident #5's skin clean and dry. The failure placed residents with self-care deficit, falls, and skin concerns at risk of decline or decrease in their quality of life and quality of care.
February 28, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure drugs were stored properly and only authorized persons had access for 1 (MC #1) of 3 med carts reviewed for drug storage and labeling. The facility failed when MC #1 was in an unsecured location, unlocked, and was accessible to staff, residents and passers-by. This failure could place residents at risk of ingesting medications that was not prescribed to them leading to sickness. During an observation of MC #1 on 2/28/26 at 10:00 AM, revealed it was unattended, unlocked and accessible to staff, residents, and passers-by in the main lobby area. The locking mechanism was protruding outward on the medication cart. Neither the RN, nor the LVN saw the surveyor open the drawers and take pictures. [...]
November 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the right to receive written notice, including the reason for the change, before the resident's room or roommate in the facility was changed for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for room or roommate changes. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1, and her RP received written notice prior to moving Resident #1 to another room. This failure could place residents at risk of having their resident rights violated and being moved into another room without notice.
September 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Have policies on smoking.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to establish policies, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, regarding smoking, smoking areas, and smoking safety that also took into account nonsmoking residents for 1 (Resident #1) of 25 residents reviewed for smoking. The facility failed to implement their policy that smoking for team members was permitted only in approved designated areas. This failure could place residents at risk of an unsafe smoking environment, accidents, harm and long-lasting health concerns centered around secondhand smoke.
August 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure that the resident environment remained safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike including keeping the facility comfortable and safe temperature levels. Facilities initially certified after October 1, 1990, must maintain a temperature range of 71 to 81 F; for 1 of 1 memory care unit. The facility failed to maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels in the memory care unit when the local temperatures were at 97 Degrees Fahrenheit (F) and the temperature inside the memory care unit was 93 degrees (F) on 08/09/2025. An IJ was identified on 08/09/2025. The IJ template was provided to the facility on [DATE] at 8:47pm. [...]
July 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents who were unable to carry-out activities of daily living received necessary services to maintain personal hygiene for three of four (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) residents reviewed for ADL care. 1. The facility failed to shave the underside of Resident #1's chin hair that was approximately 1 cm in length.2. The facility failed to shave the underside of Resident #2's chin hair that was approximately 1 cm in length.3. The facility failed to shave the underside of Resident #3's chin hair that was approximately 1 cm in length. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of a decline in self-confidence, isolation, low self-esteem, general happiness, and satisfaction, and feeling undignified. 1. [...]
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for one of one kitchen reviewed for food labeling and storage in that: The facility failed to ensure the foods were labeled and dated in the kitchen refrigerator. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of foodborne illness. An observation on 7/02/2025 at 9:17 AM of the facility's only refrigerator revealed the following: - Salad greens in a metal container covered with clear, plastic wrap did not have a label containing the opened on and discard by dates. - Pasta noodles in a metal container covered with tinfoil did not have a label containing the opened on and discard by dates. [...]
February 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to maintain medical records on each resident that are complete, accurately documented, readily accessible, and systematically organized for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents reviewed for pain recognition and management. The facility failed to ensure staff accurately assessed Resident #1's pain levels after falls in January and February 2025. Staff used a numerical pain scale instead of a pain ad assessment on Resident #1, who was unable to verbalize his pain level. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of serious injury, pain, being misdiagnosed, receiving improper care and services, not treated timely, effectively, and consistently.
February 7, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's environment remained free of accident hazards and a received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #1) reviewed for assistance devices in that: NAIT T did not provide Resident #1 with an assistive device (modified cup with lid) when serving coffee to prevent an avoidable accident from occurring. NAIT T served Resident #1 coffee in a standard mug which resulted in Resident #1 spilling the coffee onto her left hand and the table due to her tremors and spastic movements in both arms. The facility failed to ensure NAIT T was knowledgeable on how to locate the Kardex to determine what assistive devices were required during meal services to prevent accidents. An IJ was identified on 02/04/25. [...]
- F Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on Observation, Interview and Record Review, the facility failed to determine that drug records are in order and that an account of all controlled drugs is maintained and periodically reconciled (a system of recordkeeping that ensures an accurate inventory of medication by accounting for controlled medications that have been received, dispensed, administered, and/or, including the process of disposition) for )4 of 6 Narcotic Count Sheets reviewed for Change of Shift Narcotic Counts. The facility failed to ensure all controlled medications were accurately reconciled at the start and end of each shift. This failure could place residents at risk of misappropriation by drug diversion and could result in diminished health and well-being. [...]
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promoted maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality and failed to protect and promote the rights of the residents for 4 of 10 (Resident # 30, Resident #50, Resident #108, and Resident #190) residents observed for dignity. 1. The facility failed to ensure Resident #30, Resident #50, and Resident #108 were assisted with feeding in a dignified manner. 2. The facility failed to promote Resident #190's dignity while dining when staff did not serve her lunch tray for approximately 45 minutes after tablemate was served. These failures could place residents at risk of experiencing humiliation, degradation, and a decreased quality of life.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident received and the facility provided food and drink that was palatable, attractive and at a safe and appetizing temperature for residents who consumed foods orally from the only kitchen in the facility in that: 1. a) The test tray of the lunch meal on 02/06/25 was lukewarm, unappetizing in appearance (no seasoning observed, and soggy roll on the plate), not cooked well (related to beef and pasta noodles) and lacked seasoning and flavor. b) The facility failed to provide palatable food that was attractive or appetizing to residents' who complained the food did not look or taste good. 2. The facility failed to follow the puree diet recipe. The puree scramble eggs recipe required three tablespoons and one teaspoon of food thickener. There was not a recipe for oatmeal. [...]
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for one of one kitchen reviewed for kitchen sanitation. 1. The facility failed to ensure DC K used proper hand hygiene during food preparation. 2. The facility failed to ensure DC L wore a beard guard when standing over food prep table. This failure could place residents who ate food from the kitchen at risk for foodborne illness.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene for two of eight residents (Resident # 30, and Resident #80) reviewed ADL care. 1. The facility failed to ensure Resident #30 and Resident #80 nails were cleaned, trimmed, and did not have any rough edges. This failure could place residents at risk for poor hygiene, dignity issues, and decreased quality of life.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, the facility must ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices, for 2 of 7 residents (Resident #400 and Resident #188). 1. ADON A observed Resident #400 sliding out of the bed and walked out without aiding the resident with bed mobility. 2. The facility failed to ensure a qualified staff fed Resident #188. These deficient practices could place residents at risk for injury, harm, and low sense of self-worth.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide food that accommodates residents' allergies, intolerances, and preferences for two (2) of ten (10) residents (Resident # 50 and Resident # 241) reviewed for food allergies. The facility failed to honor Resident #50's food preference according to her meal ticket and failed to ensure Resident #50 was not served beef, which her meal ticket reflected she disliked. The facility kitchen failed to honor Resident # 241's food allergies according to her meal ticket and served her products containing gluten (oatmeal, blueberry muffin, dinner roll, and egg noodles) which her meal ticket stated she had an allergy to gluten. This failure placed the resident at risk of consuming a food allergen and of receiving and consuming foods not of their preferred preference which could result in diminished health status.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #57) observed for infection prevention. The facility failed to ensure Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) were implemented and used when CNA-G and CNA-J provided perineal and catheter care for Resident #57. This deficient practice could place residents at-risk for spread of infection.
February 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately notify the resident's RP when there was a significant change in the resident's physical status for 1 of 3 (Resident #1) reviewed for change in condition. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's RP was notified when he was sent out to the hospital for low blood pressure on 01/27/2025 while at his dialysis treatment. This failure could place residents at risk of their responsible party not being involved in ensuring safety.
December 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- K Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free of any significant medication errors for one (Resident #1) of four residents reviewed for medication errors. The facility failed to: -Ensure Resident #1's order for insulin was instated upon admission from the hospital on [DATE]. -Ensure Resident #1's medication orders were accurate as she was being administered two anti-seizure medications in which she did not have a diagnosis for which resulted in a sudden change in consciousness/responsiveness and she had to be sent to the hospital. These failures resulted in an identification of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 12/03/24 at 5:19 PM and an IJ template was given. [...]
- J Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice to promote wound healing and to prevent new pressure ulcers from developing for one (Resident #1) of five residents reviewed for pressure injuries. The facility failed to instate wound treatment orders for Resident #1 after she was admitted from the hospital after a hip fracture requiring surgery on 10/18/24 until 10/22/24. When she was admitted there was shearing to her sacrum and after not receiving treatment the wound was a stage III. This failure resulted in an identification of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 12/03/24 at 5:19 PM and an IJ template was given. [...]
- E Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the activities program was directed by a qualified professional who was a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who was licensed or registered by the state for 2 of 2 Activity Director (AD) reviewed for qualified professionals, in that: The facility failed to have a qualified AD to serve as the director of the activities program. This failure could place residents at risk for reduced quality of life due to lack of activities that were individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident.
October 29, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to notify the resident representative(s) when there was an accident involving the resident which results in injury and had the potential for requiring physician intervention for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents RP's reviewed for incidents. The facility failed to notify Resident #1's RP that staff observed Resident #1 had an injury of unknown origin. Staff observed Resident #1 had a black eye on 10/27/24 at 1:30 PM and didn't know how Resident #1 sustained the injury. Resident #1's RP was not notified until 10/27/24 at 7:39 PM. The facility failed to notify Resident #1's RP that an incident happened with Resident #1 on 10/25/24. [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents reviewed for ADL care. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's wheelchair was clean. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of neglect, infection, and a diminished quality of life.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record reviews , the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations were reported immediately or not later than 24 hours for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents reviewed for incidents. The facility failed to report to the SA an incident where Resident #1 was found with a black eye on 10/27/24. This deficient practice could place residents at risk of abuse and/or neglect.
December 29, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility must develop and implement a comprehensive person centered care plan for each resident. 1. The facility failed to ensure Resident #65's interventions encouraging wearing footwear to help prevent falls were in place. 2. The facility failed to ensure Resident #78 was encouraged to wear footwear to prevent falls during her behavior of continuous walking. Progress notes reflected a history of falls on 10/24/22 and 11/07/22 (no interventions listed to limit fall risk) These failures could place residents at risk of falls and of not receiving care according to their needs.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure that a resident who has a prosthesis is provided care and assistance, consistent with professional standards of practice, the residents' goals, and preferences, to wear and be able to use the prosthetic device for one (Resident #119) of seven residents reviewed for orthotic devices, in that: The facility failed to follow a physician's order, written on 8/22/2023 for Resident 119 to schedule an evaluation for a prosthesis. By the time the survey was being conducted the appointment had not been scheduled yet This failure could place residents at risk for health status decline, impaired mobility, without the support and therapeutic effects of prostheses devices.
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, Interview and record review the facility failed to maintain oxygen therapy equipment in accordance with their policy. Residents #69, #2, #28, #195, #197, #12 and #98 had oxygen equipment and tubing in their rooms undated and unserviced . This failure could place residents at risk of exposure to infectious bacteria/viruses in the tubing because of unknown use.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that drugs and biologicals used in the facility were labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles, and include the appropriate accessory and cautionary instructions, and the expiration date when applicable for 3 of 4 medication carts (300/500 nurse med cart, 200/300 nurse med cart, and 100 treatment/nurse cart) reviewed for medication storage. The facility failed to properly label and date three insulin pens in the 300/500 nurse med cart. The facility failed to properly date one insulin pen in the 200/300 nurse med cart. The facility failed to properly label one insulin pen in 100 treatment/nurse cart. [...]
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to store foods properly and maintain a sanitized food preparation area for the facility's only kitchen, which was reviewed for dietary services. 1. The facility failed to properly store, seal, and date food in the facility's walk-in refrigerator and freezer. These failures placed residents at risk of exposure to food borne pathogens.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 3 of 4 residents (Residents #59, Residents #68, and Residents #111) and 1 of 1 staff (MA Y) reviewed for infection control. The facility failed to ensure multi-use equipment was properly cleaned between each resident. This failure could place residents at risk for spread of infection and cross contamination during medication administration.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to treat residents with respect and dignity in a manner that promotes maintenance of his/her quality of life and recognized their individuality for two (Resident #1 and # 9) of 7 residents reviewed for resident rights in that: 1. The CTA fed Resident #1 while standing next to her. 2. LVN C referred to Resident #9 who requires assistance with feeding, as a feeder. These failures could place residents who needed feeding assistance at risk for lacking a dignified existence and unmet needs.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan that provided effective and person-centered care of individualized resident care needs for 1 (Resident # 337) of 6 residents reviewed for person-centered care planning. 1. The care plan was initiated 8 days after Resident #337 was admitted . 2. The care plan only addressed activities; the care plan did not address goals, physician orders, dietary orders, therapy services, or social services. This failure could place newly admitted residents at risk for unmet needs.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as was possible for one out of three residents (Resident #74) reviewed for hazards in that: Resident #74 was observed to have disinfectant sprays and wipes on the counter of her sink in her room .
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents who used psychotropic drugs received gradual dose reductions, unless clinically contraindicated, for 1 of 4 residents (Residents #8) reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility failed to ensure Resident #8 received gradual dose reductions (GDR) for Buspirone and Zoloft. These failures could affect residents on psychoactive medications, by placing them at risk for possible adverse side effects, adverse consequences, and decreased quality of life.
December 13, 2023Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for one of one kitchen reviewed for kitchen sanitation The facility failed to ensure food was stored properly in the dry storage area and walk-in refrigerator. The deficient practice placed residents who were served from the kitchen at risk for health complications and foodborne illnesses.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to, in response to allegations of abuse, neglect or mistreatment, have evidence that all alleged violations were investigated, and the results of all investigations were reported to the State Survey Agency, within 5 working days of the incident for One (Resident #2) of six (6) residents reviewed, in that: The facility failed to report, within five days, the results of an investigation of an allegation of Misappropriation of Property by Resident #2 when her debit card was compromised. This failure placed residents at risk for continued abuse or neglect without appropriate corrective actions being taken.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services which includes the accurate acquiring and administering of medications to meet the needs for one (Resident #1) of six residents reviewed for pharmacy services, in that: The facility failed to reorder Resident #1's seizure medication three days prior to running out and failed to follow up on the order, causing her to miss one dose in the evening on 12/10/2023. This failure placed residents at risk for medical complications, decreased quality of life and hospitalization
October 26, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure residents received services in the facility with reasonable accommodations of each resident's needs for 1 of 7 residents (Resident #3) reviewed for call lights in that: Resident #3 was observed in their room with call lights not within reach. This failure could affect all residents who needed assistance with activities of daily living and could result in injury or needs not being met.
September 22, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 13 of 18 residents (Residents #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13) reviewed for infection control. 1. The facility failed to isolate or test for COVID-19 for roommates (Residents #2, #4,and #6) of COVID-19 positive residents after the roommates were exposed to COVID-19. 2. The facility failed to ensure signs and symptoms of COVID-19 were documented for Residents #2, #4 and #6 during the period following exposure. 3. LVN C, HK D and CNA E failed to ensure they donned CDC-recommended PPE when they entered rooms of COVID-19 positive residents. [...]
September 1, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choices for 1 of 6 (Resident #3) residents reviewed for self-determination. The facility failed to honor Resident #3's Power of Attorney's request to change to a different Pharmacy. This failure could place residents who want to change pharmacies at risk for financial hardship, lack of self-determination, and unmet needs.
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 16, 2026, 6 on February 7, 2025, 2 on December 29, 2023.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- D Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- C Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2025 | Fine | $12,441 |
| December 5, 2024 | Fine | $52,319 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.40 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.09 | 2.98 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.33 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.66 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 55.9% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 56.3% | 54.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.66 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.52 on weekdays and 3.09 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.45 in April to June 2025 to 3.40 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.40 | 0.42 | 3.52 | 3.09 | 1.0% | 0 of 90 | 137 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.20 | 0.31 | 3.30 | 2.96 | 1.0% | 1 of 92 | 141 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.56 | 0.37 | 3.69 | 3.22 | 1.1% | 1 of 92 | 126 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.45 | 0.43 | 3.60 | 3.09 | 1.2% | 0 of 91 | 136 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Texas, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.33 | 0.40 | 3.50 | 2.93 | 2.2% | 0.7% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.6 | 15.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 9.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.0 | 25.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.7 | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY. CMS links this home to Touchstone Communities, a group of 25 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keybank National Association | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| International Bank of Commerce | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Apolinar, Adam | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2015 | |
| Touchstone Strategies - Harker Heights LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Boening, Christopher | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Campbell, Leslie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Castillo, Lynnea | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Garcia, Leonardo | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/11/2025 | |
| Perez, Elizabeth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/16/2026 | |
| Sehlke, Bryon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Zurovec, Darrell | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Fellbaum, Ernest | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2025 | |
| Fellbaum, Kelly | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2025 | |
| Studer, Laura | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2025 | |
| Studer, Stanley | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2025 | |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Alamo Advisors LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Carvajal Pharmacy LTC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Fellbaum 2023 Descendants Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| H-C Associates, Ltd. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Healthcare Investments - Killeen LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Healthcare Services Group Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Jan Studer 2023 Spousal Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Kelly Fellbaum 2023 Spousal Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Plante & Moran PLLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Studer 2023 Descendants Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| The Bryon and Rena Sehlke Living Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Touchstone Communities Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Touchstone Strategies - Harker Heights LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2025 | |
| Trident Health Services Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Boening, Christopher | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Campbell, Leslie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Castillo, Lynnea | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Garcia, Leonardo | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/11/2025 | |
| Perez, Elizabeth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/16/2026 | |
| Sehlke, Bryon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Stone, Diana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2024 | |
| Zurovec, Darrell | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on July 16, 2026: "Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on November 18, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 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."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
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- Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation Belton, 10.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Avir at Belton Belton, 12.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Hill Country Heights Copperas Cove, 14.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Copperas Cove, 15 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Morada Temple Temple, 17.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Avir at Temple West Temple, 17.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
Texas contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Texas. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Resident advocate: Texas Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 800-252-2412. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 16, 2026. The Texas average is 9.4.
- Has Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $64,760 in the last three years.
- Does Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 38 owners and managers, and links the home to Touchstone Communities. Legal business name: UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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