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Mesa Springs Healthcare Center
7171 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
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.
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Abilene, Texas, certified for 89 beds and caring for about 68 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 13, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 37.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Taylor Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 29 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 37.1 | 30.2 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 50.0% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,190 | $23,733 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 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: 19 Mar 2026, 16 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×18 E ×9 F ×2 B ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | B | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | B | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | B | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 6 Jun 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 | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jan 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Jun 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 25 Jun 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 14.2% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.0% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.3% | 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: Eastland Memorial Hospital District. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland Memorial Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2017 |
| Forrest Hill Healthcare, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
| Forrest Hill Healthcare, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/13/2025 |
| Rio Mesa Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2015 |
| Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2015 |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2015 |
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 Taylor County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility | Abilene | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 40.0 | — | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Wesley Court Health Center | Abilene | 30 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 50.0 | — | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center | Abilene | 96 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 30.2 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Windcrest Health & Rehabilitation | Abilene | 120 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12.5 | $26K | 14 May 2026 |
| Wisteria Place | Abilene | 123 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 15.4 | $14K | 20 May 2026 |
| Avir At Coronado | Abilene | 188 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 45 | 23.9 | $185K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| The Oaks At Radford Hills Healthcare Center | Abilene | 116 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 43.1 | $164K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing | Abilene | 96 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 25.0 | $24K | 6 May 2026 |
All 12 facilities in Taylor County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mesa Springs Healthcare Center been cited for?
33 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 Mesa Springs Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mesa Springs Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Eastland Memorial Hospital District and Forrest Hill Healthcare, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mesa Springs Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Mar 2026.
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.