Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
WILLIAM R COURTNEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
1424 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR LN · TEMPLE, TX 76504 · Lic. #VA-ATC-3984 (TX) · 160 certified beds
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About WILLIAM R COURTNEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME
WILLIAM R COURTNEY TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME is a nursing home in TEMPLE, Texas. Its capacity is 160 beds, above the Bell County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a government body and is part of Texvet. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 32 citations, the most recent on May 1, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.67 hours per resident per day. The Department of Veterans Affairs lists it as a veterans long-term care setting. It is one of 11 nursing homes listed in TEMPLE. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (32)
Records from October 2022 to May 2026.
May 1, 2026
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 28, 2026.
February 23, 2026
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 3, 2026.
July 23, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 24, 2025.
July 23, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 24, 2025.
July 23, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 24, 2025.
June 25, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 26, 2025.
March 22, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2025.
March 22, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2025.
March 22, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 23, 2025.
March 7, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2025.
March 7, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2025.
March 7, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 17, 2024.
December 16, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 17, 2024.
January 12, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 7, 2024.
January 12, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2024.
January 12, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2024.
January 12, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2024.
January 12, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2024.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $53,476
June 25, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,755 against this nursing home on June 25, 2025.
March 7, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,538 against this nursing home on March 7, 2025.
January 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $27,183 against this nursing home on January 12, 2024.
Staffing
4.67 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
government-state
Part of Texvet, a chain of 9 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.1 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 4.1 for staffing, 3.9 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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