El Paso Senior AdvisorWhite Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation is a 74-bed nursing facility at 7304 Good Samaritan Court, El Paso, certified for Medicare and Medicaid and licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as nursing facility #312228; CMS rates White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 stars overall in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
How does CMS rate White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation in El Paso, Texas?
CMS rates White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections (CMS) | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing (CMS) | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures (CMS) | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay / short-stay quality (CMS) | 4 / 5 |
| Certification (CMS) | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds; average daily census | 74; 62.2 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain (CMS) | Opco Skilled Management, 68 homes |
| Medicare/Medicaid participation since | May 1, 1992 |
| HHSC nursing facility license | #312228, 74 licensed beds |
| Alzheimer's beds (HHSC directory) | None listed |
About 62 residents live there on an average day, 84% of certified beds, above the 74% median for certified homes in the El Paso area.
What have inspectors cited at White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation?
The most recent standard health inspection in CMS's data is dated January 29, 2026 and produced 14 health deficiencies, 11 from the routine survey and 3 from complaint visits.
An earlier cycle, surveyed October 16, 2024, recorded 17 deficiencies. Against an El Paso median of 15 deficiencies, the latest count is typical or better.
CMS shows no fines and 0 payment denials in its three-year penalty window.
How many nursing hours do residents of White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation receive?
White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation reports 3.63 nurse staffing hours per resident day, above the El Paso median of 3.33, including 0.52 hours from registered nurses (above the El Paso median of 0.42).
Nurse aides account for 2.16 hours per resident day. Weekend total nurse staffing is 3.21 hours per resident day. Nursing staff turnover is 50.8%, above the El Paso median of 43.9%; RN turnover is 70.0%. CMS counts 2 administrator departures in its measurement period.
Is White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation certified for Medicaid long-term stays?
CMS lists White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation as certified for Medicare and Medicaid, so it can bill Medicare for qualifying short-term skilled stays and Texas Medicaid for long-term residents who qualify for nursing facility care.
A rehab admission after a hospital stay usually starts under Medicare Part A, which covers up to 100 days with a daily copay after day 20. When skilled care ends, the bill shifts to private funds, insurance or Texas Medicaid. Texas Medicaid residents keep a $75 monthly personal needs allowance; the rest of their income goes toward the cost of care.
Which nursing homes are closest to White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation?
The closest other certified nursing home is The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living in El Paso (0.6 mi, CMS 2 of 5), and the nearest acute-care hospital is The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus, about 5.6 miles away.
| Facility | Miles (straight line) | Licensed capacity | CMS overall rating | Latest CMS health inspection | Health deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living 221 Bartlett Drive, 79912 | 0.6 | 58 | 2 of 5 | August 22, 2025 | 9 |
| Franklin Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation 223 S Resler Dr, 79912 | 1.1 | 132 | 1 of 5 | July 24, 2025 | 17 |
| Avir at El Paso 7441 Paseo Del Norte, 79911 | 2.9 | 124 | 2 of 5 | May 6, 2026 | 12 |
| Grace Pointe Wellness Center 2301 North Oregon Street, 79902 | 5.2 | 154 | 1 of 5 | March 12, 2026 | 16 |
| Mountain View Health & Rehabilitation 1600 Murchison Drive, 79902 | 5.2 | 187 | 1 of 5 | March 26, 2026 | 23 |
Also licensed at this address: White Acres Assisted Living (Type B assisted living facility, 76 places).
What should we raise on a visit to White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation?
Start with what the record raises: ask for the full statement of deficiencies from January 29, 2026, even though the count (14) is not high.
- Turnover of 50.8% is above the local median; ask what share of aides on nights and weekends are agency staff.
- With occupancy near 84%, ask which halls have openings and why.
- CMS shows a resident council; ask when it meets and how families raise concerns.
- Ask who the attending physicians are, how often they see long-term residents, and which hospital they admit to.
