V J
Jul 2026
Place gets 0 stars. No one answers call lights. Place stinks and patients are neglected by staff.
Fort Worth Transitional Care Center
850 12Th Avenue4(249 ratings)· Fort Worth average: 4.3
Part of Wellsential Health · 67 communities · 4.3★ average
1 / 4Quick Facts
- Total units
- 136
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- Government, Hospital district
- Certified beds
- 136
- Inspections
- View history (65 citations)
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Fort Worth Transitional Care Center holds a 4 out of 5 Google rating from 249 reviews, but the detailed comments submitted here skew heavily toward serious care concerns. One family described excellent rehab care after a fall, while several others reported unanswered call lights, medication delays, and neglected catheter care that led to infections.
The Good
- Rehab care praised after a fall, resident regained mobility
- One reviewer said staff were caring and rooms comfortable
- Helped 93-year-old aunt recover well after strokes and fall
The Bad
- Multiple reports of call lights unanswered for hours
- Several reviewers describe neglected catheter care leading to UTIs
- Reports of delayed medication, including anti-seizure drugs
- Multiple accounts of lost or stolen resident belongings
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Fort Worth Transitional Care Center is a senior living community in Fort Worth, Texas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 249 reviews.
About Fort Worth Transitional Care Center
Fort Worth Transitional Care Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Fort Worth, Texas. The community is licensed for up to 136 residents.
Families rate Fort Worth Transitional Care Center 4 out of 5 based on 249 Google reviews.
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Types of Care at Fort Worth Transitional Care Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Fort Worth Transitional Care Center
4overall · 249 ratings combined
4★ on Google (249)
johnny fair
Jul 2026
My wife was here for 20 days and it was a terrible experience. Her medication was always late which with anti seizure medication being late is unacceptable. The place was unsanitary, there was human fecis in the sink of the bathroom near the nurses station sink for 3 days before anyone bothered to clean it up. The water they provided patients came from igloo coolers that you would put can drinks in that were filled with water and ice floating around and they would scoop peoples cups in them and patients had access to do the same with no sanitation before dipping into the shared water source. I brought bottles of water the whole time she was a patient. The nurse call would be going off constantly and the staff didn’t seem bothered by it.
Darneshia Jones
Jun 2026
Excellent long-term care facility with caring, attentive staff and a clean, welcoming environment. The team goes above and beyond to provide compassionate care and treat residents with dignity and respect. Highly recommend!
Sam Ellis
Jun 2026
A family member was brought here after an extended hospital stay and left in much worse condition. They potentially could have died, given how horrible this place is, if family had not been there every day. I don't say this lightly, but I believe the nursing staff here is genuinely evil. The manager, Ruth, was horrible, hateful, and lazy. The staff were nice when I was around, but my family member told me they would insult and yell at her when no family members were present, and they refused to answer call lights, that part I can not personally verify but here are things I personally saw while there, when they were on their "best behavior": 1.They ignored the call light for two and a half hours, even after I went to the nurse's station to ask for help. My family member was left in a wheelchair in the middle of the room. She had zero mobility and could not get into bed on her own. 2.It took over an hour and a half to change her after she went number two. The nurse said she would be right back, but it turned out the shift change was in 30 minutes, and she didn't feel like doing it, so she just stalled and went home. She didn't even tell the nurse she handed off to. When my family member finally did get changed, they left the wipes and other supplies on her bed, and I had to dispose of them. 3.A tech brought her food, set it on a tray about three feet from the bed, and left. My family member said they did this all the time. She could not sit up on her own or reach it. The tech would just come back an hour later and take it away, ignoring her when she said she couldn't reach it. 4.They lost one of her antibiotics. A nurse dropped it on her bed, looked for it for a few seconds, then left without saying anything. After an hour, I had to go find her and ask if they were getting a replacement, and she said no. 5. They stole from my family member on three different occasions. First, all her clothes "went missing in the laundry room." They told us the clothes were gone and there was nothing they could do. We had to keep escalating it until the clothes were "found in the corner," and when we asked what that even meant, they did not explain. They also stole her toiletries case with all her makeup in it, which once again was "found" in an office on the other end of the floor after we started getting upset. Lastly, they took the cash out of her purse. When I left in the evening she had cash in her purse, when I came back the next day it was gone. She told us a nurse came in and went through her things during the night. As bad as all of this is, the worst part is that they almost killed her. She had a UTI and a catheter when she arrived. They refused to clean it regularly. We specifically asked them to clean it more often, and Ruth said it isn't standard to clean it every day (this is like very basic nursing that it should be cleaned at very least daily) and they would only do it every few days we believe they went much longer then that. Her UTI got much worse because they didn't give her medication and refused to clean her, until we took her to the ER, where she had to stay for a week on IV antibiotics because the infection had moved up to her kidneys. While we waited for transport to the hospital, we asked Ruth if they could fix the catheter, because it was half out and she was leaking all over herself. Ruth said something to the effect of, "Why should we? She's going to the hospital anyway." and they did not fix it. I have never met a more hateful and lazy group of people. My family member came here for rehab and left in far worse condition than when she arrived.
L Fowler
May 2026
Staff are helpful and friendly onsite ❤️ Only problem is you can’t reach your loved one’s by phone for days. This nursing home doesn’t staff personnel to reset wifi phone system. This is especially difficult on family whom live out of state or lack transportation for visits.
Government Inspection History
17 inspection visits in the last three years, 65 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 8, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternCorrected Apr 9, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity H of L: actual harm, patternCorrected Apr 9, 2026
Have an externally vented heating system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 9, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2026
Dec 3, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2025
Jun 24, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 25, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 12, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard16 citations
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Dec 13, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Oct 30, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 4, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 4, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 4, 2024
Aug 16, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 20, 2024
Jun 26, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Apr 30, 2024Health Complaint4 citations
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard11 citations
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2024
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 22, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 2, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 2, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2023
Sep 18, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2023
Sep 6, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Aug 21, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2023
Jul 21, 2023Health Complaint3 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 22, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 22, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 22, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Fort Worth Transitional Care Center offer?
Fort Worth Transitional Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Fort Worth Transitional Care Center located?
Fort Worth Transitional Care Center is located at 850 12Th Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas.
What do families say about Fort Worth Transitional Care Center?
Fort Worth Transitional Care Center holds a 4 out of 5 Google rating from 249 reviews, but the detailed comments submitted here skew heavily toward serious care concerns. One family described excellent rehab care after a fall, while several others reported unanswered call lights, medication delays, and neglected catheter care that led to infections.
How did Fort Worth Transitional Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Fort Worth Transitional Care Center had 17 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 65 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Fort Worth Transitional Care Center?
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