Terrell Healthcare Center provides 0.53 registered nurse hours per resident day — 26% above the Texas average of 0.42. Higher RN staffing means more skilled nursing oversight for each resident, which research consistently associates with faster response to medical issues and better health outcomes.

CMS records show 4 financial penalties totaling $339,046 for this facility. Financial penalties are formal enforcement actions issued when a nursing home is found to have failed federal care and safety standards. Families should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare to understand the nature and recency of these findings before making a decision.

This facility carries a Special Focus Facility (SFF) designation from CMS — a federal classification reserved for nursing homes with a sustained history of serious health and safety deficiencies. SFF-designated facilities receive more frequent inspections than typical nursing homes and must demonstrate measurable improvement to avoid escalating enforcement. Families should schedule an in-person tour, review the most recent inspection report, and ask management specifically about their corrective action plan before choosing this facility.