WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES: 21% Abuse-Flagged, 14 Facilities

WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES operates 14 nursing homes across AL, GA, LA and 1 other state. According to CMS federal data, the chain's facilities have collectively received $1.1 million in civil monetary penalties. 3 of 14 facilities (21%) carry CMS's Abuse Icon designation, a flag reserved for facilities with confirmed patterns of resident abuse or neglect. 3 facilities are currently on CMS Special Focus status, a designation reserved for the nation's worst-performing nursing homes. The portfolio carries an average CMS star rating of 1.7 out of 5.