Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation
Nursing home · 696 FM 99, Karnes City, TX 78118 · Karnes County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Nursing · MEDICARE/MEDICAID · certified
- Capacity
- 120
- State license
- 005331
- Medicare CCN
- 675306
- Licensed entity
- KARNES I ENTERPRISES, LLC
- Chain
- CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (830) 780-3944
- Nurse staffing
- 3.40 hours per resident per day; 91.4% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 1★ · Staffing 1★ · Quality 2★
- Official record
- Texas HHSC provider search (TULIP)
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Jun 3, 2026 — Fine ($19,635)
- Apr 9, 2026 — Fine ($16,350)
- Jun 1, 2024 — Fine ($31,760)
- Apr 9, 2024 — Fine ($16,801)
- Feb 26, 2024 — Fine ($40,977)
Inspection findings
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Jun 3, 2026 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0842 Resident 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.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Apr 24, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Apr 25, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
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Apr 9, 2026 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Mar 16, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0842 Resident 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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Mar 25, 2026 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
Complaint
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0842 Resident 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.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Aug 22, 2025 Fire Safety · 20 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0552 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected Aug 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Aug 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0657 Resident 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.
Corrected Aug 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Aug 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected Aug 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Aug 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Aug 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0761 Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected Aug 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Aug 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0211 Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0281 Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0293 Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Oct 30, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
-
Aug 6, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0693 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jun 7, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0842 Resident 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.
Corrected Jul 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Nov 27, 2024 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected Nov 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected Nov 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0761 Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected Nov 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Nov 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Jul 19, 2024 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Jul 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected Jul 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jul 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0921 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected Jul 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Jun 1, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jun 2, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
-
Apr 9, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jan 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Feb 26, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Feb 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Feb 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
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Dec 29, 2023 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected Dec 30, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Dec 30, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0842 Resident 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.
Corrected Dec 27, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Dec 30, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Jun 14, 2023 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Jun 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Jun 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0842 Resident 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.
Corrected Jun 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jun 30, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BLAKE, GARY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- BLAKE, MALISA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- HUGGINS, LINDA — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE INC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
Sources: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Long-term Care Regulation (directory and closures) and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.