Nursing home in Big Spring, Texas
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home
Medicare and Medicaid
1809 N HWY 87, Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 268-8387
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 5 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 home5
- 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 home5
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Aug 7, 2025. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home4
- 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 18 health deficiencies on 6 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 1 immediate jeopardy, 17 potential for harm.
- 1 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 15, 2025 |
| Aug 7, 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 15, 2025 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 15, 2025 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 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 Aug 15, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 2, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 19, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 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 Aug 25, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2024 |
Show the other 8 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2024 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint, Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 1, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.58 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 home0.69 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 home33.6%
- 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 $21,252, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 160 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 145.2 |
| 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 | Texvet (9 facilities) |
| Legal business name | STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND BOARD |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Mar 26, 2001 |
| County | Howard |
| CMS certification number | 675874 |
Also in Big Spring
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring Center for Skilled Care | 120 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Parkview Skilled Care and Rehabilitation | 117 | For profit - Partnership |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring State Hospital | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| Scenic Mountain Medical Center | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |