Wellington Care Center
1506 Childress Street, Wellington, TX 79095 · (806) 447-2777
Government - Hospital district · 76 certified beds
Wellington Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 3 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,070 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 January 30, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 30, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionJanuary 30, 2026 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 30, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.May 13, 2026 · F0805 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.July 7, 2025 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.June 14, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 14, 2025 · F0880 · 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: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,070May 13, 2026
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 | 3.07 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.75 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 76 |
| Average residents per day | 35.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Twin Oaks Manor Booker · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Caprock Nursing & Rehabilitation Borger · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Borger Borger · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Mesa View Senior Living Canadian · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Palo Duro Nursing Home Claude · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Wellington Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.