Willow Rehab & Nursing
1901 Whippoorwill, Kilgore, TX 75662 · Gregg County
For-profit · 118 certified beds · 79% occupancy · (903) 983-7775
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Willow Rehab & Nursing 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is 3% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.16 nurse hours per resident per day. 3% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 43.8% · RN turnover: 44.4%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Apr 1, 2026Corrected Apr 6, 2026
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0558 · Apr 1, 2026Corrected Apr 6, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0689 · Apr 1, 2026Corrected Apr 6, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Apr 1, 2026Corrected Apr 6, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Apr 1, 2026Corrected Apr 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0624 · Dec 12, 2024ComplaintCorrected Dec 13, 2024
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0695 · Jun 13, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jun 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Dec 12, 2024ComplaintCorrected Dec 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0602 · Jan 30, 2025ComplaintCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0689 · Jan 30, 2025Corrected Feb 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 33 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Advanced Healthcare Solutions chain (29 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.9★.