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.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Texas average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 10 | 9.6 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67.0% | 50.8% |
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2.8 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
|---|---|
| Chain | Wellsential Health (67 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 136 (about 97 residents a day) |
| County | Tarrant |
| Last standard inspection | April 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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Fine | $23,426 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Fine | $8,964 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Fine | $6,032 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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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.
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