Nursing Homes in ZIP 79606 (Abilene, TX)
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 79606, Abilene, TX, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 3.3 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 79606
Data profile for ZIP 79606
CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 79606: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at Wesley Court Health Center (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 239 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.41 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 37.1%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $34,554 in fines.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Wesley Court Health Center (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 239 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $34,554 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 |
| Avg RN turnover | 37.1% |
Other ZIP codes with nursing homes near Abilene
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Springs Healthcare Center | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 89 | 68.3% | — | 1 |
| Wesley Court Health Center | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 29.4% | 33.3% | 0 |
| WINDCREST HEALTH & REHABILITATION | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 120 | 112.6% | 40.9% | 1 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 79606
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 79606, Abilene, TX, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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