Fort Worth Transitional Care Center – Fort Worth, TX

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center

850 12Th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 882-8289
136 beds
All Fort Worth facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
59.04
Score /100
#12333
National Rank

#12333
of 14703 facilities
National
16.1% position
#988
of 1177 in TX
State Rank
#64
of 71 in Tarrant
County Rank
#29
of 31 in Fort Worth
City Rank
#2
of 4 in ZIP 76104
ZIP Rank






About Fort Worth Transitional Care CenterFort Worth Transitional Care Center is located at 850 12Th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, reachable at (817) 882-8289. This Government – Hospital district facility operates 136.0 certified beds and serves an average of 81 residents per day. It is part of the Wellsential Health network (67 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2010-07-22. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center

Address

850 12Th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 136 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Government – Hospital district
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: WELLSENTIAL HEALTH

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 26 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
59.04
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#12333 of 14703 nationally – #988 of 1177 in Texas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center may be considered for families with limited options in Fort Worth, TX, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightFort Worth Transitional Care Center currently provides 3 hours 23 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 49 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have increased from 27 min/day (2022) to 49 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 72.1%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 23 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 44 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours50 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours49 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours42 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $33,557. 78 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 3
Total Fines Amount $33557.0
Payment Denials 1
Total Penalties 4
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 143.75 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#12,333
of 14,703
National
Bottom 16%
#988
TX State
Bottom 16% in TX
#64
of 71
️ Tarrant County
#64 of 71
#29
of 31
️ Fort Worth
#29 of 31
#2
of 4
ZIP 76104
#2 of 4

Nationally, Fort Worth Transitional Care Center ranks 12333rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 59.0/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 988th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Fort Worth, it ranks 29th out of 31 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,269 nationally and RN hours rank #3,477 nationally (#55 in TX).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 2.87 #12,447 / 14,703 #891 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 3.39 #8,825 / 14,703 #427 / 1,177 Below average
2024 3.59 #7,408 / 14,703 #241 / 1,177 Below average
2025 3.24 #11,298 / 14,703 #551 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.38 #10,269 / 14,703 #430 / 1,177 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 0.44 #9,909 / 14,703 #349 / 1,177 Below average
2023 0.56 #6,951 / 14,703 #132 / 1,177 Above average
2024 0.49 #8,489 / 14,703 #210 / 1,177 Below average
2025 0.70 #4,722 / 14,703 #85 / 1,177 Above average
2026 0.82 #3,477 / 14,703 #55 / 1,177 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2010-07-22. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (817) 882-8289 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 59.0/100, placing it #12333 of 14703 facilities nationally and #988 of 1177 in Texas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Fort Worth Transitional Care Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 23 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 49 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 50 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 44 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 72.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $33,557. 78 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $33,557, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 4. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 143.75 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Fort Worth Transitional Care Center ranks 12333rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 59.0/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 988th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Fort Worth, it ranks 29th out of 31 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,269 nationally and RN hours rank #3,477 nationally (#55 in TX). Our composite quality score of 59.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Fort Worth, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/texas/fort-worth/

Contact and Location

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 136
Average Residents / Day 81 (60% occupancy)
Ownership Type Government – Hospital district
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Tarrant County, TX
City Fort Worth, TX
ZIP Code 76104
Approved Since July 22, 2010
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 676255
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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