Willowbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2231 Highway 80 E, Mesquite, TX 75150 · Dallas County
For-profit · 162 certified beds · 81% occupancy · (972) 279-3601
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Willowbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 6 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.
3.51 nurse hours per resident per day. 7% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 52.9% · RN turnover: 40%
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 F0583 · Jan 22, 2026Corrected Feb 12, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Jan 22, 2026Corrected Feb 12, 2026
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0677 · Jan 22, 2026Corrected Feb 12, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0689 · Jan 22, 2026Corrected Feb 12, 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 · Jan 22, 2026Corrected Feb 12, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Jan 22, 2026Corrected Feb 12, 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 F0812 · Jan 22, 2026Corrected Feb 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jan 22, 2026Corrected Feb 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0550 · Jan 22, 2026Corrected Feb 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0558 · Jan 22, 2026Corrected Feb 12, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 36 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the The Ensign Group chain (346 facilities), chain average overall rating 3.2★.