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Willowbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

2231 Highway 80 E · Mesquite, TX 75150 · 162 certified beds

(972) 279-3601

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About Willowbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Willowbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Mesquite, Texas. Its capacity is 162 beds, above the Dallas County median of 124 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of The Ensign Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 39 citations, the most recent on January 22, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.44 hours per resident per day. It is one of 8 nursing homes listed in Mesquite. 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

3.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (39)

Records from June 2023 to January 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0677

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0926

    Have policies on smoking.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0584

    Honor 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0583

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0695

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0755

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0656

    Develop 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 February 12, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0761

    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 drugs.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.

  • November 20, 2025

    Tag F0609

    Timely 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 November 21, 2025.

  • September 5, 2025

    Tag F0584

    Honor 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 November 21, 2025.

  • March 25, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2025.

  • March 25, 2025

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2025.

  • March 25, 2025

    Tag F0580

    Immediately 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 April 17, 2025.

  • February 7, 2025

    Tag F0609

    Timely 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 March 5, 2025.

  • February 7, 2025

    Tag F0607

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (5)

Total fines: $94,394

  • January 17, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,801 against this nursing home on January 17, 2024.

  • November 3, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,446 against this nursing home on November 3, 2023.

  • September 15, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $46,168 against this nursing home on September 15, 2023.

  • July 27, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $23,979 against this nursing home on July 27, 2023.

  • July 27, 2023 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting August 31, 2023, lasting 6 days (triggered by inspection on July 27, 2023).

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.44 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.59 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit

Part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 347 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.8 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.

Nursing Homes

Texas median$5,627/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Mesquite.

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