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Mesquite Post Acute Care
4510 27th St, Lubbock, TX 79410
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.
Mesquite Post Acute Care, in Lubbock, Texas, is certified for 120 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the The Ensign Group chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 7, 23 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 34.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $132K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 79.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lubbock Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 31 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.2 | 28.1 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 79.7% | 67.2% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $132,185 | $23,491 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 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: 21 May 2026, 27 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×4 D ×16 E ×14 F ×3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 22 May 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 22 May 2026 |
| 21 May 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 May 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 22 May 2026 |
| 21 May 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 22 May 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2025 |
| 27 Mar 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 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 | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 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 | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jan 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | K | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | K | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2024 | Fine | $8,176 | |
| 7 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,112 | |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Fine | $119,897 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 79.7%, RNs 75.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 14.4% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.6% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.1% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.9% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Yellow Ridge Healthcare Llc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Holly Plains Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
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 Lubbock County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point Health Suites | Lubbock | 108 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 16.7 | $8K | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Slaton Care Center | Slaton | 120 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 16.7 | $23K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Windmill Village Rehabilitation & Care Center | Lubbock | 120 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 23.3 | — | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Carillon Inc | Lubbock | 100 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 19.0 | $57K | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Lubbock Health Care Center | Lubbock | 120 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 17.5 | — | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Mi Casita Nursing and Rehabilitation | Lubbock | 95 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 29.5 | — | 27 Mar 2026 |
| The Plaza At Lubbock | Lubbock | 132 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 30.3 | $39K | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Hansford County Hospital District DBA Lakeridge Nu | Lubbock | 90 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 34.4 | $31K | 12 May 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Lubbock County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mesquite Post Acute Care been cited for?
41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Mesquite Post Acute Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $132K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mesquite Post Acute Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mesquite Post Acute Care?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mesquite Post Acute Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 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.