Nursing home / skilled nursing
William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Temple, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1424 Martin Luther King Jr Lane |
| City | Temple |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 76504 |
| County | Bell |
| Phone | 254-791-8280 |
| Website | https://www.templeveteranshome.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 675857 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | December 21, 2000 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home is in 1424 Martin Luther King Jr Lane, Temple, TX 76504. Phone: 254-791-8280. Ownership: Government - State. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 3, quality measures 4). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 144.000; 3 federal fines totaling $53860.00.
More about this provider
| The home's own site says the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, TX is managed by STGi and provides comprehensive skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation (physical, occupational and speech therapy) tailored to each Veteran. The Texas General Land Office page adds that the home opened in 2000 and has 160 beds, 32 designated to memory care. | |
| Services and programs | Comprehensive skilled nursing, Memory care (32 of the home's 160 beds designated to memory care, per the Texas General Land Office page), Rehabilitation - physical, occupational, and speech therapy |
| Who it serves | Veterans (Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, TX, managed by STGi) |
| Payment types it states | Per the Texas General Land Office page: eligible Veterans with a 70% or higher service-connected disability may live at the home for free |
| Visiting and contact details | Per the Texas General Land Office page: to become a resident or take a tour, contact the VLB On-Site Representative at 254-778-7241 (home phone 254-791-8280, fax 254-791-3084, email sue.nelson@glo.texas.gov) |
| Website | https://www.templeveteranshome.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.49 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.67 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 80 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 144.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 336 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 80 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 336 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-05-21 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 10 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 12 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 10 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.13189 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.80261 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.01103 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.50528 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.16872 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.23842 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.06748 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 3 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 3 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 53860.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 503 |
| Chain Name | TEXVET |
| Legal Business Name | STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND BOARD |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 3.9 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 4.1 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 9 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 3.1 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.7 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | Y |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 149.8 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home
Where is William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home located?
William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home is at 1424 Martin Luther King Jr Lane, Temple, Texas 76504.
What care and services does William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home offer?
William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home's quality rating?
CMS gives William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home?
Call William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home at 254-791-8280.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.