Fort Worth Transitional Care Center

850 12th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 · (817) 882-8289 · CMS certification number 676255

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center is a 136-bed government-run nursing home in Fort Worth, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 2010. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 45 health citations, 3 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

45Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
3At actual harm or immediate jeopardy level
1In CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation category
$38,422Federal fines (3)

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

How it compares

This facilityTexas averageUS average
Health citations, most recent inspection cycle109.69.2
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.473.423.90
Nursing staff turnover67.0%50.8%45.3%
Overall star rating12.83.0

Facility details

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
ChainWellsential Health (67 facilities)
Certified beds136 (about 97 residents a day)
CountyTarrant
Last standard inspectionApril 8, 2026

Inspection history

45 citations from 15 inspections, 21 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.

August 21, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0580 · severity code D · no correction date listed

July 8, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Administration Complaint

Tag F0770 · severity code D · corrected Jul 9, 2026

April 8, 2026 7 citations · standard inspection Immediate jeopardy

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0695 · severity code K · corrected Apr 9, 2026

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Actual harm to residents (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0693 · severity code H · corrected Apr 9, 2026

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Apr 9, 2026

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Apr 9, 2026

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0700 · severity code D · corrected Apr 9, 2026

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Apr 9, 2026

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0655 · severity code D · corrected Apr 9, 2026

December 3, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Dec 4, 2025

September 3, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Sep 4, 2025

June 24, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected May 28, 2025

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected Jun 25, 2025

April 11, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Administration Complaint

Tag F0770 · severity code D · corrected Apr 12, 2025

February 13, 2025 13 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0758 · severity code E · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Environmental

Tag F0925 · severity code E · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0809 · severity code E · corrected Feb 14, 2025

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0803 · severity code E · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0756 · severity code E · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0692 · severity code E · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0695 · severity code E · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0656 · severity code E · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0700 · severity code D · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Feb 14, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control

Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Feb 14, 2025

December 13, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nursing and Physician Services Complaint

Tag F0729 · severity code E · corrected Dec 17, 2024

October 30, 2024 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control Complaint

Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Nov 4, 2024

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0694 · severity code D · corrected Nov 4, 2024

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected Nov 4, 2024

August 16, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0624 · severity code D · corrected Sep 20, 2024

June 26, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Jul 19, 2024

April 30, 2024 4 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0842 · severity code E · corrected Jun 7, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code E · corrected Jun 7, 2024

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint

Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jun 7, 2024

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Jun 7, 2024

December 14, 2023 7 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0804 · severity code E · corrected Jan 2, 2024

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0655 · severity code E · corrected Jan 2, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code D · corrected Jan 2, 2024

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint

Tag F0760 · severity code D · corrected Jan 2, 2024

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint

Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Jan 2, 2024

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected Jan 2, 2024

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0584 · severity code D · corrected Jan 2, 2024

November 30, 2023 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Dec 1, 2023

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
Apr 8, 2026Fine $23,426
Jun 24, 2025Fine $8,964
Aug 16, 2024Fine $6,032

Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.

Nursing home negligence lawyers in Fort Worth

Lawbamba lists 10 nursing home negligence lawyers with an office in Fort Worth, Texas, the practice area that deals with the nursing home inspection records on this page. These 4 come first in that listing (how the order is set).

Leslie Thomas
Thomas Walters Estate Planning
Nursing Home Negligence, Head and Spinal Injuries, Health Care & Hospitalization
Fort Worth · 4.8★ from 41 reviews
Seth Marshall Anderson
Nursing Home Negligence, Animal Bites, Automobile Accidents
Fort Worth · 4.6★ from 11 reviews
Eduardo Canas
Canas & Flores
Nursing Home Negligence, Traffic Violations
Fort Worth · 5.0★ from 1 review
Alfred A. Pandolfi
Law Office of James M. Stanley
Nursing Home Negligence, Construction, Criminal Defense
Fort Worth · 5.0★ from 1 review

Matched by practice area and office location only. These lawyers are not connected to the records on this page and have not reviewed or endorsed it.

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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.

Lawbamba is not affiliated with CMS or any nursing home, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Report a concern about a nursing home to your state survey agency or long-term care ombudsman.