WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
2231 HIGHWAY 80 E, Mesquite, TX 75150
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How WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 162-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mesquite, 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 (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.8%) is below the Texas average of 9.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 162 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mesquite, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.8% — better than the Texas average of 9.4% (70% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (51% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.4% — worse than the Texas average of 4.0% (33% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.8% — worse than the Texas average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Mesquite.
How is WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.8% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Mesquite options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.1 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WILLOWBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Mesquite
Mesquite sits in Dallas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 281,461 (10.7%)
- Median age
- 33.5 years
- Median household income
- $61,870
- Median home value
- $193,900
Demographics for Dallas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mesquite.
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