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Willow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

8001 Western Hills Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76108265 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 13 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (12 vs median 8.0)

Below average in Texas · $374,754 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The facility appears to be undergoing positive physical renovations and has a reputation for caring staff and good food. However, you should closely monitor management practices, as recent feedback suggests significant issues with organization and professionalism.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

13 reviews on Google
Families may find comfort in the facility's recent physical improvements and the high level of care reported by several residents' relatives, particularly regarding staff kindness and food quality. However, there are serious allegations of poor management and a lack of professional organization that should be investigated.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food5.0Staff5.0CleanN/AActivities5.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Kind and patient nursing staff
  • High-quality, tasty food
  • Recent building renovations
  • Welcoming and safe environment

Concerns

  • Poor management and lack of organization

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.72025(14)1.02026(2)

Distribution · 16 analyzed

5
13
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
3

How They Respond to Reviews

23%response rate
Generic

The owner uses repetitive, templated phrases such as 'We appreciate you' to respond to positive reviews. The responses lack specific engagement with the content of the reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed some recent renovations in the building; how have these updates improved the living spaces for the residents?
  • 2We've heard wonderful things about the quality and taste of the meals here; could you tell us more about the dining experience and how much input residents have in the menu?
  • 3What specific steps is the facility taking to increase the number of staff members available on each shift to ensure everyone gets the attention they need?
  • 4How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the overnight hours?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
  • 6I see that the management team is active in communicating with families; how can we best stay in touch with the administration regarding our loved one's care plan?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is kind, patient, and genuinely cares about every resident’s well-being. They take the time to provide personalized attention, keep families informed, and make the environment feel safe and welcoming.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

I experienced the staff at their best as they gave families and friends a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner. Customer service, meeting the needs of each resident and family member. Not to mention the food was really great tasty and well presented.

Family member · 2025★★★★★

Renovations look great! Can't wait to see it when it's all finished.

Visitor · 2025★★★★★
Source: 13 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.41hrs
55%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.27hrs
80%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility73.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
73.2%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Tarrant
98.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.1%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Tarrant
8.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.7%
Better than Avg
Here
5.7%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Tarrant
13.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Better than Avg
Here
2.3%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Tarrant
2.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.7%
US
95.5%
TX
98.0%
Tarrant
98.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Better than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Tarrant
12.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility22.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.7%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Tarrant
92.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility34.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.7%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Tarrant
93.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
5.0%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Tarrant
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
7penalties
Above state avg (9.1)
22 complaint-triggered
$374,754 in fines

Families have filed 22 complaints triggering inspections at this facility, raising serious concerns about safety, resident protection, and care quality. The most recurring problems involve accident prevention and supervision, failure to promptly notify families of resident injuries or health changes, and inadequate protection from abuse and neglect. While the facility reports correcting most violations, the persistent pattern of complaint-driven deficiencies suggests ongoing quality issues that families should investigate thoroughly before considering placement.

Mar 31, 2026Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jan 29, 2026Complaint
1
0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Aug 15, 2025Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jul 24, 2025Routine
9
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0026Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jun 9, 2025Complaint
1
0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

May 29, 2025Complaint
2
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 15, 2025

$17,594

Fine

May 29, 2025

$95,680

Fine

May 8, 2025

$14,742

Fine

May 8, 2025

$12,637

Fine

Feb 28, 2025

$12,425

Fine

Apr 27, 2024

$187,136

Fine

Oct 14, 2023

$14,518

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Olneyhamilton Hospital District

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

WILLOW RIDGE WELLNESS & REHABILITATION LLC

Administrator

CECILIA SAUCEDO

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Opco Skilled Management

Chain Size

64 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 16 of 24

Ownership & Management

Owners

Olney-Hamilton Hospital District

Owner · Organization

100%

Davidovich, Niv

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Hagins, Elizabeth

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Kaplan, Esther

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Mindle, Adam

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Sternshein, Jennifer

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Huff, MichaelOfficer / DirectorWillow Ridge Wellness & Rehabilitation, LLCManagerGaretz, DavidManager894 Leland Ave Mo LLCAdp of the SnfPimento Property Holdings LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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