Highland Assisted Living
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing
Abilene, TexasMedicare inspection record
About Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing
WillowCreek Rehab and Nursing brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation expertise to Abilene, Texas, where experienced clinical teams focus on recovery and regaining independence. We combine personalized care planning with therapeutic services designed to help patients reach their highest potential.
Community at a glance
Capacity
96 residents
Location
Abilene, TX
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
4934 S 7TH ST, Abilene, Texas 79605
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 6, 2026, state inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 44 minutes with each resident a day, below the Texas average of 3 hours 23 minutes.
Medicare fined Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing once in the last three years, $23,794 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 2 hours 44 minutesBelow the Texas average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 24 minutesBelow the Texas average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 58% |
2 administrators have left the home in the past year.
Inspections
23 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
May 6, 2026 · Standard inspection · 6 citations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected May 28, 2026Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected May 28, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 28, 2026Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected May 28, 2026Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected May 28, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected May 28, 2026
December 19, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 12, 2026
April 30, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 12, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected May 12, 2025
February 27, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 28, 2025Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 28, 2025Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 28, 2025Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 28, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 28, 2025Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 28, 2025Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 28, 2025Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 28, 2025
January 10, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2024Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $23,794 in the last three years.
- February 27, 2025Fine: $23,794
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Childress County Hospital District
- Medicare-certified beds
- 96
- Average residents per day
- 76
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- May 20, 1994
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 675350
Location
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4934 S 7TH STAbilene, TX 79605
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Questions about Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing
How did Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on May 6, 2026 and cited 7 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The Texas average is 9.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing?+
Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 44 minutes with each resident per day, including 24 minutes from registered nurses. 58% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing once in the last three years, totaling $23,794.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.