Willowbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Mesquite, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675272) · 162 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $70,415
Phone: (972) 279-3601 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Willowbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of about 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Willowbend reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.9%.
Willowbend has 3 federal fines on record totaling $70,415.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Willowbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, operating since March 1994. The facility is certified for 162 beds and has an average daily census of 131.3 residents. It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Willowbend holds an overall rating of 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $70,415.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS data vintage supplied.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Willowbend has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Willowbend is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and turnover of 52.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $70,415.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Willowbend is certified for 162 beds with an average daily census of 131.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall combined score; Willowbend scores 2, 2, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9722793601 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9722793601 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675272?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.