Nursing home in Zapata, Texas
Falcon Lake Nursing Home, LLC
Medicare and Medicaid
200 Carla Street, Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-3040
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 home2
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home1
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Aug 28, 2025. 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 16 health deficiencies on 7 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 16 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 14, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 28, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 17, 2026 |
| Jan 7, 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 9, 2026 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 26, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 26, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 26, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 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 Oct 26, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 26, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 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 Oct 26, 2025 |
Show the other 6 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 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 Oct 26, 2025 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 26, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 31, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 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 Jul 22, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 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 22, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 22, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.26 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 home0.49 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 home41.7%
- 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 40.8 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| 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 | Not part of a chain in the CMS file |
| Legal business name | FALCON LAKE NURSING HOME, LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Feb 20, 2009 |
| County | Zapata |
| CMS certification number | 676214 |