Nursing homes in Hale County, Texas
Hale County, Texas, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 214 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (48%). Inspectors recorded 53 health deficiencies over three cycles, 24.8 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $19K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Hale County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 1177 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 48% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 24.8 | 24.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $19K | $54M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie House Living Center | Plainview | 121 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 18.2 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Plainview Healthcare Center | Plainview | 93 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 33.3 | $19K | 1 Jul 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 6 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 2 |
Chains present: Advanced Healthcare Solutions (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hale County, Texas?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 214 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hale County have the highest CMS ratings?
Prairie House Living Center (3 stars), Plainview Healthcare Center (2 stars)
How do Hale County nursing homes compare with Texas?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 48% statewide; citations run at 24.8 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.