Nursing home in Abilene, Texas
Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
2722 OLD ANSON RD, Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 676-1677
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Texas (1,165 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home3
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home4
- Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home1
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home4
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jan 22, 2026. CMS counts 10 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home10
- Texas average9.4 (1,171 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies on 6 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 13 potential for harm, 1 minimal harm potential.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 13 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 1 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 3, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 28, 2026 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | F0761 | 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident Rights Deficiencies | C Minimal harm potential, widespread | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 8, 2025 |
Show the other 4 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 8, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 22, 2024 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 22, 2024 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 22, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.02 hours
- Texas average3.39 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.43 hours
- Texas average0.43 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.[27]
- This nursing homeNot available
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 96 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 76.5 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | The Ensign Group (344 facilities) |
| Legal business name | EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Jul 30, 1991 |
| County | Taylor |
| CMS certification number | 455934 |
Also in Abilene
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility | 20 | Non profit - Other | ||
| Wesley Court Health Center | 30 | Non profit - Corporation | ||
| Silver Spring | 120 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Windcrest Health & Rehabilitation | 120 | Government - Hospital district | ||
| Wisteria Place | 123 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Mesa Springs Healthcare Center | 89 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center | 116 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing | 96 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Avir at Abilene | 120 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Avir at Coronado | 188 | For profit - Corporation |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrick Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
CMS footnotes on this page
- [27]
- This facility submitted staffing data that did not meet the criteria required to calculate a turnover measure. This measure will be excluded from the staffing rating and the staffing score will be rescaled.