MESA SPRINGS HEALTHCARE CENTER
7171 BUFFALO GAP RD, ABILENE, TX 79606 · CCN 675645
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 89
- Avg residents/day
- 67.5
- Phone
- 3256928080
Inspection history vs Texas & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Texas avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-01-16 | 12 | 9.1 | 9.5 | +2.9 worse |
| 2 | 2023-11-30 | 5 | 9.4 | 9.8 | -4.4 better |
| 3 | 2022-08-17 | 8 | 8.1 | 9.3 | -0.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.51 | 72.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.49 | 62.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.33 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $8,190
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- THE ENSIGN GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 329
- Chain avg overall
- 3.20 / 5
Inspection citations (25)1 actual harm
- DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2025-06-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-06-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-06-25 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-06-25 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-11-30 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-11-30 · Health · corrected 2023-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-10-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-10-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-10-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-10-13
Actual harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-10-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-10-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-08-17 · Health · corrected 2022-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.2022-08-17 · Health · corrected 2022-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2017-04-01 |
| FORREST HILL HEALTHCARE, INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-01 |
| MCGREW, PAMELA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-02-01 |
| MCKNIGHT, MAXEY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-03-01 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-02-01 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-03-01 |
| TAYLOR, STEPHEN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-07-01 |
Other facilities in ABILENE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| HENDRICK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY | ★★★★★ | 20 |
| WINDCREST HEALTH & REHABILITATION | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
| NORTHERN OAKS LIVING & REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 96 |
| WILLOWCREEK REHAB AND NURSING | ★★☆☆☆ | 96 |
| Avir at Coronado | ★★☆☆☆ | 188 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.