Temple, TX · 23 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Temple's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
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William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home
1424 Martin Luther King Jr Ln, Temple, TX 76504 · Bell County
23
Use CautionHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 98% full (157 of 160 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Temple
William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Temple, TX, with 160 certified beds and an average of about 157 residents per day. It operates as part of the Texvet network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $53,476 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •$53,476 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Temple options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg. residents/day
- 157
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Texvet
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 675857
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $4,880–$7,320/mo (median $5,900) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Killeen prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 9
- Federal fines
- 3 ($53,476)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-07
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (31 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2026-02-04Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-07-23Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom 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.
2025-07-23Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2025-07-23Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-06-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2025-03-22Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-03-22Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-25 | Fine | $15,755 |
| 2025-03-07 | Fine | $10,538 |
| 2024-01-12 | Fine | $27,183 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Studio apartments
Location
1424 Martin Luther King Jr Ln, Temple, TX
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home
How much does William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home cost?
William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Temple, TX area typically runs $4,880–$7,320 per month (median $5,900, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
What did inspectors find at William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home?
William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home has 31 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home have availability?
Typically 98% full (157 of 160 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home offer?
William R Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 160 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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