ElderGrade
F

27.5/100

Poor

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center

850 12Th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104

CMS 1/5 stars #60 of 70 in Tarrant County (817) 882-8289
Certified beds
136
Occupancy
69%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 4 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $64,771 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 4 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 69%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 2.5/30 Staffing 10/30 Stability 0/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 3/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

2.5/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -9.5 for 44 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.74 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.6 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 69% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

3/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $64,771 in federal fines across 4 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.09 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.60 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.66 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 68.80%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 49 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 8, 2026 (4 months ago).

K Apr 8, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

H Apr 8, 2026 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 a resident

E Apr 8, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 8, 2026 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 8, 2026 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 8, 2026 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 8, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 3, 2025 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of WELLSENTIAL HEALTH, which operates 68 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BAIRD, DANIEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CARVAJAL, ANTONIO Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CLAPP, BARBARA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CORTESE, DAREN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GIBSON, PATRICIA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GONZALES, VERONICA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KAUFMAN, NICOLE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MANDELBAUM, ELLIOT Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WAGGONER, DEBRA SUE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BAKKER, JEFF Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
COCANOUGHER, CHARLES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
COOK, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Fort Worth Transitional Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Fort Worth Transitional Care Center? +

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center holds an ElderGrade of F (27.5 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Fort Worth Transitional Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.09 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Fort Worth Transitional Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 49 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Fort Worth Transitional Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Fort Worth Transitional Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.