Nursing home in Lubbock, Texas
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing
Medicare and Medicaid
4320 West 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407
(806) 795-1774
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 1 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 home1
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home2
- 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 home3
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jun 11, 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 27 health deficiencies on 11 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 3 immediate jeopardy, 24 potential for harm.
- 3 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 24 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 11, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 15, 2026 |
| Jun 11, 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 | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 15, 2026 |
| Jun 11, 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 Jul 15, 2026 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 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 Jul 15, 2026 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 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 Jul 15, 2026 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 15, 2026 |
| Jun 11, 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 15, 2026 |
| Jun 11, 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 Jul 15, 2026 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 5, 2025 |
Show the other 17 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 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 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2025 |
| Aug 24, 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 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 25, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 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 May 7, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 7, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 7, 2025 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 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 | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 22, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 29, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 28, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 11, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 7, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 7, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 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 | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 7, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 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 Apr 7, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 7, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 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 Apr 7, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 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 Apr 7, 2024 |
| Feb 8, 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 9, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.99 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 home0.57 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 home98.7%
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 2 penalties for this nursing home: 2 fines totaling $36,652, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 144 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 59.1 |
| 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 | Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities) |
| Legal business name | WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Aug 30, 2004 |
| County | Lubbock |
| CMS certification number | 676028 |
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Lubbock Heart Hospital LP | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| University Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Covenant Childrens Hospital | Not available | Childrens | Yes |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
| Grace Surgical Hospital | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lubbock | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| Starcare Specialty Health /Sunrise Canyon Hospital | Not available | Psychiatric | No |