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Nursing homes in Howard County, Texas
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Howard County, Texas, with 397 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (48%). Inspectors recorded 67 health deficiencies over three cycles, 16.9 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $29K across 2 fines.
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 | Howard County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 1177 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 48% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 16.9 | 24.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $29K | $54M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home | Big Spring | 160 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 13.8 | $21K | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Parkview Skilled Care and Rehabilitation | Big Spring | 117 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 15.4 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Big Spring Center For Skilled Care | Big Spring | 120 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 22.5 | $8K | 24 Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| 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. | 6 |
| F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Creative Solutions In Healthcare (1), Texvet (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Howard County, Texas?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 397 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Howard County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (5 stars), Parkview Skilled Care and Rehabilitation (4 stars), Big Spring Center For Skilled Care (3 stars)
How do Howard County nursing homes compare with Texas?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 48% statewide; citations run at 16.9 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.