Lawsuit Filed Against Wichita Falls Nursing Home
A legal complaint alleges neglect and understaffing resulted in injuries for a resident at University Park.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
A guardian filed a lawsuit against University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation alleging that patient Kathy L. Green suffered from neglect. The complaint claims the 65-year-old resident developed pressure sores and infections due to inadequate care.
Why it matters
The lawsuit highlights concerns regarding the standard of care and staffing levels at long-term care facilities. It underscores the potential legal consequences for nursing homes when patients do not receive required medical monitoring.
The lawsuit involves a 65-year-old patient who was hospitalized for 5 days following her transfer from the facility. The nursing home operates at 4509 Coronado St. in Wichita Falls.
The players
Kathy L. Green
She is the 65-year-old patient whose care at the nursing facility is the subject of the lawsuit.
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
This is the nursing home facility located in Wichita Falls where the alleged neglect occurred.
Wichita Falls I Enterprises, LLC
This entity is one of the defendants named in the civil litigation regarding the facility.
Creative Solutions in Healthcare Inc.
This organization is identified as a defendant in the lawsuit brought by the patient's guardian.
United Regional Health Care
This is the hospital where the patient received treatment following her transfer from the nursing home.
The details
The lawsuit alleges that understaffing at the facility led to Green being left unattended in her bed or wheelchair for extended periods. Staff eventually transferred her to United Regional Health Care on June 24, 2025, after finding the patient unresponsive and struggling with shortness of breath.
Timeline
May 9, 2023: Kathy L. Green was admitted to University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation.
May 2025: A guardian was appointed for Green by the court.
June 24, 2025: Green was transferred to United Regional Health Care for treatment.
Sept. 30, 2026: The lawsuit was filed in Tarrant County District Court.
Market Landscape
This litigation follows the 2021 Texas nursing home staffing mandates, which set expectations for institutional care quality. The case reflects a broader industry trend where facilities face increased legal scrutiny regarding the impact of staffing ratios on patient safety.
Residents and families of individuals in long-term care may use this case to prompt deeper reviews of facility staffing disclosures and safety records. It serves as a reminder to monitor the physical condition of relatives in residential care environments closely.
The takeaway
Legal actions like this demonstrate the importance of documentation and frequent communication between families and nursing home administrators. Families should proactively review facility inspection reports to ensure their loved ones are receiving adequate care.
Further reading
For more information on the standards governing local care facilities, visit the Nursing Jobs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wichita Falls Times Record News.
