University Rehabilitation Center – Denton, TX

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

University Rehabilitation Center

2244 Brinker Rd, Denton, TX 76208
(940) 320-6300
146 beds
All Denton facilities
1.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
1.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
47.67
Score /100
#14237
National Rank

#14237
of 14703 facilities
National
3.2% position
#1138
of 1177 in TX
State Rank
#18
of 18 in Denton
County Rank
#6
of 6 in Denton
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 76208
ZIP Rank






About University Rehabilitation CenterUniversity Rehabilitation Center is located at 2244 Brinker Rd, Denton, TX, reachable at (940) 320-6300. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 146.0 certified beds and serves an average of 104 residents per day. It is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare network (149 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2003-12-04. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

University Rehabilitation Center

Address

2244 Brinker Rd, Denton, TX 76208

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 146 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
❌ Poor (1★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 32 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
47.67
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#14237 of 14703 nationally – #1138 of 1177 in Texas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

University Rehabilitation Center may be considered for families with limited options in Denton, TX, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

1 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

1 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightUniversity Rehabilitation Center currently provides 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 33 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is high at 51.6%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 18 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 50 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours55 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours33 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 Hours2 hours 53 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours38 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 2 fine(s) totaling $40,446. 25 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $40446.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 95.25 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#14,237
of 14,703
National
Bottom 5%
#1,138
TX State
Bottom 5% in TX
#18
of 18
️ Denton County
#18 of 18
#6
of 6
️ Denton
#6 of 6
#2
of 2
ZIP 76208
#2 of 2

Nationally, University Rehabilitation Center ranks 14237th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 47.7/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 1138th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Denton, it ranks 6th out of 6 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,007 nationally and RN hours rank #7,687 nationally (#216 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 4.88 #1,323 / 14,703 #53 / 1,177 Top 10%
2023 3.57 #7,286 / 14,703 #303 / 1,177 Above average
2024 1.67 #14,185 / 14,703 #1,131 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2025 3.00 #12,908 / 14,703 #849 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.31 #11,007 / 14,703 #521 / 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 0.60 #6,903 / 14,703 #141 / 1,177 Above average
2023 0.44 #9,364 / 14,703 #258 / 1,177 Below average
2024 0.43 #9,680 / 14,703 #297 / 1,177 Below average
2025 0.42 #10,229 / 14,703 #394 / 1,177 Below average
2026 0.55 #7,687 / 14,703 #216 / 1,177 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

University Rehabilitation Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2003-12-04. 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 (940) 320-6300 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

University Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (1★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 47.7/100, placing it #14237 of 14703 facilities nationally and #1138 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 University Rehabilitation Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 33 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 55 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 50 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 53 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 51.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $40,446. 25 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $40,446, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 95.25 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, University Rehabilitation Center ranks 14237th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 47.7/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 1138th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Denton, it ranks 6th out of 6 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,007 nationally and RN hours rank #7,687 nationally (#216 in TX). Our composite quality score of 47.7/100 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 Denton, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/texas/denton/

Contact and Location

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Address

2244 Brinker Rd, Denton, TX 76208
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 146
Average Residents / Day 104 (71% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Denton County, TX
City Denton, TX
ZIP Code 76208
Approved Since December 4, 2003
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 675995
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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