Wellington Care Center
Wellington, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675945) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,070
Phone: (806) 447-2777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wellington Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Wellington Care Center reports 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 1 star. Nursing turnover data was not reported in this data set.
Wellington Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,070.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility in this data.
About this facility
Wellington Care Center is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 76 certified beds with an average of 35.9 residents, and has been certified since January 13, 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wellington Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.07 hours per resident per day, with 0.35 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,070.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is indicated in this data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
Wellington Care Center is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to this data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wellington Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Wellington Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day and 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 1-star staffing rating from CMS; turnover figures were not provided in this data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,070.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Wellington Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wellington Care Center has 76 certified beds and an average of 35.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (hospital district) and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which includes 149 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 13, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Wellington Care Center scores 3, 4, 1, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 8064472777 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8064472777 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675945?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.