William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home
Nursing Home Facility
1424 Martin Luther King Jr Ln, Temple, TX 76504
William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home is a senior care community located in Temple, TX. It provides memory care, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Temple area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (254) 791-8280.
Operated by Texvet, which runs 5 communities in our directory.
With 160 beds, William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Temple average about 82 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Temple average of roughly 71%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Temple average about 2.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
The community is located in Bell County, TX.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 28 problems at William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home. 5 findings involved harm to a resident, including 5 that put residents in immediate danger. 15 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $53,860.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Administration
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home offers memory care, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - State
- Beds / units 160
- Occupancy 95%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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