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Nursing home in Lubbock, Texas

The Plaza at Lubbock

Medicare and Medicaid

4910 EMORY, Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 740-0800

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 home2
  • Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
  • U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)

Staffing

  • This nursing home2
  • 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): Jan 8, 2026. CMS counts 6 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.

  • This nursing home6
  • 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 28 health deficiencies on 8 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 3 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 24 potential for harm.

  • 3 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
  • 1 Actual harm
  • 24 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
  • 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
The 10 most recent of 28 health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Jan 8, 2026F0584Honor 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 DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 9, 2026
Jan 8, 2026F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 9, 2026
Jan 8, 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 9, 2026
Jan 8, 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 9, 2026
Jan 8, 2026F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 9, 2026
Jan 8, 2026F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 9, 2026
Jan 24, 2025F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesJ Immediate jeopardy, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 28, 2025
Dec 4, 2024F0580Immediately 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 Dec 12, 2024
Dec 4, 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 12, 2024
Oct 17, 2024F0600Protect 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 DeficienciesG Actual harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 6, 2024
Show the other 18 deficiencies
Older health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Oct 17, 2024F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 6, 2024
Oct 11, 2024F0585Honor 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 DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 23, 2024
Oct 11, 2024F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 23, 2024
Oct 11, 2024F0761Ensure 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, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 23, 2024
Oct 11, 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 23, 2024
Oct 11, 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 23, 2024
Oct 11, 2024F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 23, 2024
Oct 11, 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 23, 2024
Sep 5, 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights DeficienciesJ Immediate jeopardy, isolatedComplaintPast Non-Compliance Sep 4, 2024
Sep 5, 2024F0600Protect 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 DeficienciesJ Immediate jeopardy, isolatedComplaintPast Non-Compliance Sep 4, 2024
Sep 5, 2024F0580Immediately 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 Sep 19, 2024
Sep 5, 2024F0690Provide 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, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 19, 2024
Sep 5, 2024F0771Ensure laboratory services, blood blanks and transfusion services provided on-site meet requirements for certified laboratories.Administration DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 19, 2024
Sep 5, 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 19, 2024
Apr 24, 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesF Potential for harm, widespreadComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction May 13, 2024
Apr 24, 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesF Potential for harm, widespreadComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction May 13, 2024
Apr 24, 2024F0580Immediately 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 13, 2024
Nov 10, 2023F0580Immediately 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 Nov 17, 2023

Staffing

Total nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home3.09 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 home0.33 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 home60.9%
  • Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
  • U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)

Penalties

CMS lists 4 penalties for this nursing home: 3 fines totaling $38,594, and 1 payment denial. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.

Facility details

Certified beds132
Average residents per day101.2
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Inside a hospitalNo
Continuing care retirement communityNo
Resident and family councilResident
Automatic sprinklers in all required areasYes
ChainStonegate Senior Living (24 facilities)
Legal business nameHANSFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
First approved for Medicare and MedicaidJul 5, 2006
CountyLubbock
CMS certification number676105

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Hospitals in Lubbock
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