Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Willowbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2231 Highway 80 E · Mesquite, TX 75150 · 162 certified beds
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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
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (39)
Records from June 2023 to January 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0677Provide 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 F0689Ensure 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 F0926Have policies on smoking.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
January 22, 2026
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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0583Keep 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 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 12, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0755Provide 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 F0880Provide 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 F0558Reasonably 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 F0812Procure 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 F0550Honor 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 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 February 12, 2026.
January 22, 2026
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 12, 2026.
November 20, 2025
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 November 21, 2025.
September 5, 2025
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 November 21, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure 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 F0686Provide 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 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 April 17, 2025.
February 7, 2025
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 March 5, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0607Develop 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.
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).
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
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