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Whispering Oaks Rehab & Nursing
105 Hospital Dr, Cuero, TX 77954 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 675134
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★☆ 4 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 27 in the last 3 inspection cycles (1 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 3 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 9
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- July 18, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | July 18, 2025 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | June 14, 2024 | 13 | 11 | 2 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 71.5 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: 0. How to read these citations
27 health citations across 5 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
July 18, 2025: 8 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | F-0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
| D | F-0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
| D | F-0761 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
| D | F-0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
| D | F-0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
May 24, 2025: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/25/2025 |
June 14, 2024: 11 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | F-0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| D | F-0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| D | F-0761 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| D | F-0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| D | F-0693 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| D | F-0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| E | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
January 18, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/07/2024 |
April 14, 2023: 6 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | F-0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/19/2023 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/19/2023 |
| D | F-0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/19/2023 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/19/2023 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/19/2023 |
| D | F-0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/19/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2025 | C | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | No revisit needed |
| 07/18/2025 | D | K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
| 07/18/2025 | E | K-0352 | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
| 07/18/2025 | C | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | No revisit needed |
| 06/14/2024 | C | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Waiver has been granted Corrected 06/13/2024 |
| 06/14/2024 | C | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | Waiver has been granted Corrected 06/13/2024 |
| 04/14/2023 | C | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Waiver has been granted Corrected 04/14/2023 |
| 04/14/2023 | F | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/19/2023 |
| 04/14/2023 | C | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/14/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.06 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 1.44 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.34 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.44 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.19 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 36.6 | 55.3 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | Staffing data did not meet the criteria required to calculate a turnover measure. | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Hamilton County Hospital District
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Advanced Healthcare Solutions (28 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 98
- Average residents per day
- 43.7
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- April 7, 1993
- County/parish
- De Witt
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
6 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOOPER, GRADY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WHISPERING OAKS HC LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FRY, FREDERICK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILLERS, GARY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FRY, FREDERICK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILLERS, GARY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Whispering Oaks Rehab & Nursing. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HHSC long-term care complaint portal (TULIP). The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.