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Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home
1809 N Hwy 87, Big Spring, TX 79720
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 160 beds, Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home serves Big Spring in Howard County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2001.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 13, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $21K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 33.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Howard Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.8 | 15.4 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.6% | 57.6% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $21,252 | $8,184 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Aug 2025, 11 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×15 E ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | K | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2023 |
| 19 May 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2024 | Fine | $21,252 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.6%, RNs 32.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.3% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.7% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.8% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: State Of Texas Veterans Land Board. Chain: Texvet (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Inns of Texas-Temple Ltd | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Howard County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 3 facilities in Howard County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $21K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home?
It is part of the Texvet chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Care Inns of Texas-Temple Ltd. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.