Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation is a medium-sized senior care facility with a capacity of 90 beds, located in Wheeler, Texas. The facility operates under for-profit, individually-owned management and is designed to provide both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care to its residents. Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, offering an important support for individuals seeking coverage for skilled nursing care under these programs. This facility is not part of a continuing care retirement community and does not offer specialized Alzheimer’s care as a distinct unit, focusing instead on general nursing and rehabilitation services.
For residents requiring short-term rehabilitation following a hospital stay—such as after a stroke, heart attack, infection, or accident—Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation provides care that includes medical oversight and assistance with daily needs. Nurse staffing at the facility is reported at approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, a measure that applies to both weekdays and weekends, reflecting an average consistency in care duration provided to residents across the week. Residents participate in programs aimed at maintaining their ability to manage daily activities including moving, eating, and personal hygiene, with a notably high proportion maintaining self-care abilities during their stay.
Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation emphasizes preventative health, with all residents receiving annual influenza vaccinations as part of its routine care practices. The facility also addresses the healthcare needs of residents through the management and administration of medications, as well as maintaining standards for food service, pharmaceutical provisions, and infection prevention. Regular assessments and improvement plans are established in response to inspection findings to help maintain health and safety standards throughout the facility.
The facility's environment is monitored for safety and functionality, with periodic health and fire safety inspections conducted to ensure compliance with national standards, including those set by the National Fire Protection Association. Wheeler Nursing & Rehabilitation also tracks key quality measures, such as emergency room visits, the ability of residents to return home, and major incidents like falls resulting in injury. These quality indicators are continuously monitored as part of the facility’s ongoing efforts to deliver a supportive and secure environment for all its residents.
