Nursing homes › Texas › Fort Worth Transitional Care Center
850 12Th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 · 8178828289 · 136 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Wellsential Health, a group operating 68 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 8 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,494,675 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.09 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.60. Weekend total: 2.66. Nursing staff turnover: 69%.
All-time on record: 49 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | K | Health | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-04-08 | 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. | H | Health | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-04-08 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-04-08 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-04-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-04-08 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-04-08 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2025-12-03 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-09-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-06-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-06-24 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-25 |
| 2025-04-11 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-12 |
| 2025-02-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-12-13 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-10-30 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-30 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-08-16 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-06-26 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-04-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-30 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-30 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2023-12-14 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-02 |
| 2023-12-14 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-02 |
| 2023-12-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-02 |
| 2023-12-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-02 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-02 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Fine | $36,040 |
| 2025-06-24 | Fine | $8,964 |
| 2024-08-16 | Fine | $6,032 |
| 2023-07-21 | Fine | $13,735 |
| 2023-07-21 | Payment Denial | 3 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DECATUR HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 07/25/2014 |
| BAIRD, DANIEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/13/2021 |
| CARVAJAL, ANTONIO | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/16/2024 |
| CLAPP, BARBARA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2021 |
| CORTESE, DAREN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/10/2021 |
| GIBSON, PATRICIA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2021 |
| GONZALES, VERONICA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/16/2024 |
| KAUFMAN, NICOLE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/10/2021 |
| MANDELBAUM, ELLIOT | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| WAGGONER, DEBRA SUE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/10/2007 |
| BAKKER, JEFF | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/02/2017 |
| COCANOUGHER, CHARLES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/24/2010 |
| COOK, WILLIAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/13/2014 |
| DUNCUM, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/08/2010 |
| FORBIS, CHRISTOPHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/03/1994 |
| SANDFORD, WILLIAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/10/2007 |
| SCROGGINS, BRIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/03/2014 |
| SICKING, JEFFREY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/15/2015 |
| WILLIAMS, CAREY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/15/2015 |
| CROW, BRADLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/14/2025 |
| SANCHEZ, CHRISTIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 676255. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.