Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation
8001 Western Hills Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76108
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation Compares
Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation is a 265-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (22.1%) is above the Texas average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 265 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 32% occupied.
Among the 31 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fort Worth, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.1% — worse than the Texas average of 9.4% (134% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (36% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the Texas average of 4.0% (80% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Fort Worth.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.1% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 32% occupancy across 265 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Fort Worth
Fort Worth sits in Tarrant County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 235,076 (11.3%)
- Median age
- 34.6 years
- Median household income
- $70,306
- Median home value
- $209,600
Demographics for Tarrant County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Worth.
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