Nursing home in Athens, Texas
Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
711 Lucas Drive, Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-8538
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 home2
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jun 3, 2026. CMS counts 7 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home7
- 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 13 health deficiencies on 4 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 13 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 13 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 4, 2026 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 4, 2026 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 30, 2026 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 4, 2026 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 4, 2026 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 4, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.Administration Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 25, 2025 |
| May 6, 2025 | F0693 | 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.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 7, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | F0584 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2024 |
Show the other 3 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.05 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 home0.41 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.
- This nursing home87.0%
- 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 | 132 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 54.3 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities) |
| Legal business name | FANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Nov 11, 1994 |
| County | Henderson |
| CMS certification number | 675460 |
Also in Athens
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir at Athens | 112 | For profit - Partnership | ||
| Avir at Commons | 120 | Government - Hospital district |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |