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Mesa Springs Healthcare Center

Nursing home · 7171 BUFFALO GAP RD, Abilene, TX 79606 · Taylor County

2★Medicare overall
46cited deficiencies
1harm or jeopardy level
1penalty

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Facility

Type
Nursing home · Nursing · MEDICARE/MEDICAID · certified
Capacity
89
State license
005378
Medicare CCN
675645
Licensed entity
EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Phone
(325) 692-8080
Nurse staffing
3.45 hours per resident per day
Medicare ratings
Inspections 3★ · Staffing 1★ · Quality 4★
Official record
Texas HHSC provider search (TULIP)
Official record
Medicare Care Compare

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Penalties

Inspection findings

  1. Apr 15, 2026 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  2. Mar 19, 2026 Health · 14 findings
    • 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 May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0700 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0851 Administration Deficiencies

      Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      F0943 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

      Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      F0944 Administration Deficiencies

      Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

      Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      F0946 Administration Deficiencies

      Provide training in compliance and ethics.

      Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0222 Egress Deficiencies

      Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      Corrected Jun 3, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0293 Egress Deficiencies

      Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      Corrected Jun 3, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      Corrected Jun 3, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Jun 3, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected Jun 3, 2026 · CMS fire safety

  3. Jun 6, 2025 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0585 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor 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.

      Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  4. Jan 16, 2025 Health · 11 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0585 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor 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.

      Corrected Jan 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      Corrected Jan 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Jan 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Jan 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E 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 Jan 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Jan 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0770 Administration Deficiencies

      Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

      Corrected Jan 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      Corrected Jan 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0813 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      Corrected Jan 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Jan 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected Jan 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

  5. Nov 21, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      Corrected Nov 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  6. Jun 25, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      Corrected Jun 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      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 Jun 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  7. Nov 30, 2023 Health · 9 findings
    • 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 Dec 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0200 Egress Deficiencies

      Meet other general requirements.

      Corrected Dec 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0222 Egress Deficiencies

      Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      Corrected Dec 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0281 Egress Deficiencies

      Install proper backup exit lighting.

      Corrected Dec 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0374 Smoke Deficiencies

      Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      Corrected Feb 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Dec 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      Corrected Feb 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      Corrected Dec 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety

  8. Oct 12, 2023 Health · 6 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G 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 Oct 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Oct 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

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.