Nursing home in Abilene, Texas
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center
Medicare and Medicaid
7171 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-8080
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 2 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 home2
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home3
- 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): Mar 19, 2026. CMS counts 11 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home11
- 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 34 health deficiencies on 9 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 1 actual harm, 30 potential for harm, 3 minimal harm potential.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 1 Actual harm
- 30 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 3 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Aug 17, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 8, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Administration Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 8, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 8, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | F0700 | 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.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 8, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 8, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 8, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 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 May 8, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | B Minimal harm potential, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 8, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Administration Deficiencies | B Minimal harm potential, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 8, 2026 |
Show the other 24 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics.Administration Deficiencies | B Minimal harm potential, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 8, 2026 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | F0585 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 30, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 30, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 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 17, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 17, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 17, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 17, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 17, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | F0585 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 17, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 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, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 17, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 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, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 17, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 17, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 17, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 22, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 28, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 28, 2024 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 1, 2023 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 1, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint, Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 13, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint, Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 13, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint, Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 13, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint, Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 13, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint, Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 13, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint, Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 13, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.45 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 home0.48 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 1 penalty for this nursing home: 1 fine totaling $8,190, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 89 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 68.3 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| 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 | The Ensign Group (344 facilities) |
| Legal business name | EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Dec 4, 1996 |
| County | Taylor |
| CMS certification number | 675645 |
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 | ||
| Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center | 96 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Silver Spring | 120 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Windcrest Health & Rehabilitation | 120 | Government - Hospital district | ||
| Wisteria Place | 123 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| 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.