Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1220 Sunny Lane, Wharton, TX 77488 · (979) 532-5020
Government - Hospital district · 120 certified beds
Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 2 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $43,280 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 28, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.May 28, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.May 28, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- 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.February 6, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 6, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.February 6, 2026 · F0726 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.July 1, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 7, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 7, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 2, 2024 · F0580 · 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 19, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.January 19, 2024 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $34,999February 6, 2026
- Fine of $8,281March 7, 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 | 3.06 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.81 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 65.3% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 84 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Paradigm at the Creek Wharton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- S.p.j.s.t. Rest Home 3 El Campo · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Paradigm at the Prairies El Campo · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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