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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
The 10 most recent of 14 health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Jul 2, 2026F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 3, 2026
May 5, 2026F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction May 28, 2026
Jan 22, 2026F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026
Jan 22, 2026F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026
Jan 22, 2026F0761Ensure 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 DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026
Jan 22, 2026F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026
Jan 22, 2026F0690Provide 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 DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026
Jan 22, 2026F0849Arrange 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 DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026
Jan 22, 2026F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident Rights DeficienciesC Minimal harm potential, widespreadStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 23, 2026
Nov 7, 2025F0656Develop 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 DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 8, 2025
Show the other 4 deficiencies
Older health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Mar 7, 2025F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 8, 2025
Oct 29, 2024F0656Develop 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 DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 22, 2024
Oct 29, 2024F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 22, 2024
Oct 29, 2024F0657Develop 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 DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, 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 beds96
Average residents per day76.5
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Inside a hospitalYes
Continuing care retirement communityNo
Resident and family councilResident
Automatic sprinklers in all required areasYes
ChainThe Ensign Group (344 facilities)
Legal business nameEASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
First approved for Medicare and MedicaidJul 30, 1991
CountyTaylor
CMS certification number455934

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Hospitals in Abilene
HospitalCMS overall ratingTypeEmergency services
Hendrick Medical CenterAcute Care HospitalsYes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of AbileneNot availablePsychiatricNo

All 11 nursing homes and 2 hospitals in Abilene

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.