Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing
4934 S 7Th St, Abilene, TX 79605 · (325) 692-2172
For profit - Corporation · 96 certified beds
Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 6 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $23,794 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 6, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 6, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.May 6, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.May 6, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 6, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 6, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 6, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 19, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 30, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 30, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.February 27, 2025 · F0570 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJanuary 10, 2024 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 10, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 10, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 10, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 10, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 10, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $23,794February 27, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.74 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.64 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.69 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.7% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 96 |
| Average residents per day | 76 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility Abilene · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Wesley Court Health Center Abilene · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center Abilene · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Silver Spring Abilene · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Windcrest Health & Rehabilitation Abilene · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.