River Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center
2416 NW 18th St, Fort Worth, TX 76106 · (817) 626-5454
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
River Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 7 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $41,882 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 17, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 17, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.April 17, 2026 · F0761 · 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.April 17, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 17, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.April 17, 2026 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.April 17, 2026 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 17, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 23 citations.
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.June 10, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 1, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.May 1, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 1, 2026 · F0609 · 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.December 2, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 17, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 24, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 24, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 24, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 23, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.December 23, 2024 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 23, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 11, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 11, 2024 · F0755 · 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.February 6, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.January 19, 2024 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.December 7, 2023 · F0698 · 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.October 17, 2023 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.October 17, 2023 · F0806 · 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.October 17, 2023 · F0812 · 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.October 10, 2023 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.October 10, 2023 · F0660 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 10, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $33,823April 17, 2026
- Fine of $8,059December 11, 2024
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 | 3.19 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.69 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.77 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 95.6% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 47.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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