Hewitt Nursing and Rehabilitation
8836 Mars Dr, Hewitt, TX 76643 · (254) 420-5500
For profit - Limited Liability company · 140 certified beds
Hewitt Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 4 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $33,539 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 25, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 25, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.June 25, 2026 · F0558 · 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.June 25, 2026 · F0584 · 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.June 25, 2026 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 14 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.December 22, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 22, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.June 23, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 29, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 29, 2024 · F0690 · 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.July 29, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.July 29, 2024 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 3, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 3, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 14, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 25, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 25, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.January 11, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.January 11, 2024 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,887July 29, 2024
- Fine of $6,155May 14, 2024
- Fine of $13,497February 25, 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 | 3.20 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 62.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 140 |
| Average residents per day | 78.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- McGregor Wellness & Rehabilitation McGregor · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- St. Joseph's Care Center McGregor · Not available
- St. Catherine Center Waco · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Waco Waco · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- West Rest Haven West · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Hewitt Nursing and Rehabilitation on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.