Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare

    1802 S 31st, Temple, TX 76504
    • Skilled Nursing

    Modern community with caring staff

    I'm very pleased with this modern, remodeled community - friendly, professional staff and long-tenured therapists provide accessible care, and the nearby hospital plus door-alarm security give peace of mind. Rooms and common areas are clean, organized and comfortable; meals are homemade, nutritious and served warm on time. A busy activities calendar (bingo, outdoor events, shopping, field trips, live music 2-3x/week) fosters a real sense of wellbeing, and Medicare coverage for short stays is a helpful bonus.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.00·(5)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Clean, odor-free rooms and common areas
    • Comfortable, well-equipped resident rooms
    • Homemade, nutritious hot meal service
    • Timely meal delivery
    • Long-tenured rehabilitation therapists
    • Skilled, focused rehabilitation staff
    • 24/7 nursing and clinical coverage
    • Frequent recreational programming and outings
    • Regular live music performances
    • Friendly, professional caregiving staff
    • Remodeled, modern facility features
    • Security measures such as door alarms
    • Proximity to hospital and accessible care
    • Medicare-covered short-term rehab options

    Cons

    • Inconsistent sanitation and odor control in resident areas
    • Variable staff professionalism and responsiveness
    • Medication-administration and documentation gaps
    • Maintenance and safety-hazard remediation gaps
    • Staffing shortages affecting service consistency
    • High room density and limited private space
    • Inadequate monitoring of resident nutrition and weight
    • Limited amenity variety for long-stay residents
    • External-access and egress safety concerns due to site location

    Summary of reviews

    Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare presents a mixed profile. Many reviewers describe a modern, recently remodeled facility with comfortable resident rooms, visible security measures, and proximity to a hospital—factors that support short-term rehabilitation stays. The facility appears to provide traditional Medicare-covered short-term rehab options and strong rehabilitation services, driven in part by long-tenured therapists and a group of skilled rehab staff who are experienced in delivering focused therapy plans.

    Clinical care and staffing are described unevenly. Positive accounts highlight 24/7 nursing coverage and capable rehabilitation staff who produce measurable improvements during short stays. However, other comments point to variability in staff conduct and responsiveness, and occasional staffing shortages that can affect continuity of care. There are also comments indicating gaps in medication administration and documentation practices; these are operational issues that would merit closer review as they relate to clinical safety and record accuracy.

    Dining and nutrition elicit both praise and concern. Several reviewers describe homemade, nutritious hot meals delivered on schedule and meaningful attention to mealtime presentation. Conversely, there are concerns about inadequate monitoring of resident food intake and subsequent unexplained weight loss for some residents. This pattern suggests strength in meal preparation but potential weaknesses in individual nutritional assessment and follow-up.

    Recreational programming is a relative strength: the facility hosts frequent activities, outings (shopping and field trips), bingo, outdoor activities, and regular live-music events that contribute to residents’ engagement and reported wellbeing. Amenities and private-space availability are more mixed. The building’s remodeling and clean common areas are cited positively, but there are operational limitations such as smaller shared rooms or higher room density that reduce privacy and comfort for some residents, especially those needing single-occupancy accommodations.

    Safety and facilities maintenance show inconsistent performance. Although door alarms and other security measures are in place, the facility’s location adjacent to a busy street raises egress and external-access safety considerations. Maintenance concerns and delayed remediation of hazards have been described, indicating a need for more proactive facility upkeep. Taken together, the pattern across reviews suggests Wellington offers solid rehabilitation resources and engaging programming, but prospective residents and families should evaluate staffing consistency, medication/documentation practices, nutritional monitoring, and rooming options during their decision process.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare is located at 1802 S 31st, Temple, TX, 76504.

    About Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare

    Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare sits on beautifully landscaped grounds and offers both short-term rehab and long-term care, and the place uses special names for its facilities and services, which helps make things feel less clinical. The center has 124 certified beds with an average of 61 residents a day, and there are private and semi-private rooms that come with Wi-Fi and are well-kept by the housekeeping and laundry staff who are always around, making sure things are comfortable. Meals are nutritious and menus change to fit a variety of tastes, while a busy activities program lets residents enjoy everything from indoor events to excursions and outdoor activities, keeping folks active and connected, because staying busy helps pass the time and keeps everyone from getting too bored. Wellington provides different types of care to fit every resident's needs, including skilled nursing, catheter care, and incontinence support, and addresses things like urinary tract infection prevention as mentioned in their inspection reports, though there've been documented deficiencies in some areas like infection control and accident prevention, meaning they're working on these safety and quality issues as required by law. The nurse turnover rate stands at 75.8%, so residents may see new faces now and then, and the nursing staff spend about 3.03 hours per resident each day, which is pretty standard but something people should keep in mind if they need frequent help. In-house therapists use both modern equipment and hands-on therapy in state-of-the-art rehab rooms, helping residents regain strength and mobility so some can return home safely. The care plans result from meetings between staff, families, and outside providers to make sure care fits each person, and the team focuses on safety, therapy, and improving quality of life even while following federal guidelines and addressing issues from regular inspections. The facility's been under Wellington Healthcare, Inc. since April 2017 and is affiliated with The Ensign Group, which helps ensure continuity in how care and services are delivered.

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    Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare offers skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 1802 S 31st, Temple, TX 76504.

    No, Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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