About Fort Worth Transitional Care Center
Fort Worth Transitional Care Center, located in Fort Worth, TX, is a government owned organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Fort Worth Transitional Care Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.28 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the WELLSENTIAL HEALTH network. This chain operates 68 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Fort Worth Transitional Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 120 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 142 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 35.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 21.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 98.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 6.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 16.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 95.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 5.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 12.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 7.9% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 9 complaints
- 2024: 12 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- Total: 27 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Sep 04, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 25, 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. |
| May 28, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. |
| 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. |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. |
| Nov 04, 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. |
| Nov 04, 2024 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
| Nov 04, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Jun 07, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jun 07, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 07, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jun 07, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Dec 01, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 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. |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
DECATUR HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Ownership Structure
- DECATUR HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- JEFF BAKKER CORPORATE OFFICER
- CHRISTOPHER CHOLICO W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- CHARLES COCANOUGHER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM COOK CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DONOVAN DEKOWSKI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOHN DUNCUM CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER FORBIS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- REGENCY IHS OF FORT WORTH LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- WILLIAM SANDFORD CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BRIAN SCROGGINS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BRIAN SCROGGINS CORPORATE OFFICER
- BRIAN SCROGGINS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BRIAN SCROGGINS W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JEFFREY SICKING CORPORATE OFFICER
- DEBRA SUE WAGGONER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CAREY WILLIAMS CORPORATE OFFICER
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Midtowne Meadows Health and Rehab | N/A | 4 |
| Trinity Terrace | N/A | 5 |
| Harbor Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Springtown Park Rehabilitation and Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| La Dora Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Allegiant Wellness and Rehab | N/A | 5 |
| Hurst Plaza Nursing and Rehab | N/A | 4 |
| Parkwood Village | N/A | 5 |
| Grapevine Medical Lodge | N/A | 5 |
| Village Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Fort Worth Transitional Care Center directly at 8178828289. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.