Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
415 Indian Oaks Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548 · Bell County
For-profit · 199 certified beds · 69% occupancy · (254) 699-5051
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, much below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.40 nurse hours per resident per day. 4% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 55.9% · RN turnover: 56.3%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Feb 7, 2025Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Feb 7, 2025Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0684 · Mar 26, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 27, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Aug 11, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 12, 2025
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0677 · Jul 3, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0550 · Feb 7, 2025Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0804 · Feb 7, 2025ComplaintCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Feb 7, 2025Corrected Feb 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0842 · May 17, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 18, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Feb 28, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 2, 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 46 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is for-profit (for profit - corporation). It is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.