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Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center
1410 E Sandy Lake Rd, Coppell, TX 75019
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 123 beds, Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center serves Coppell in Dallas County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2010.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 13, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $24K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 63.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dallas Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 37 | 28 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.1 | 22.0 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.2% | 55.5% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $23,677 | $25,390 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (81 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 Aug 2025, 25 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: J ×3 D ×18 E ×15 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 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 | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 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 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 13 May 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Feb 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | Fine | $9,244 | |
| 25 Jul 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 63.2%, RNs 28.6%; 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 | 9.4% | 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 | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.0% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.6% | 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: Dallas County Hospital District. Chain: Fundamental Healthcare (66 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2017 |
| Care Inn of Sanger LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| Fundamental Administrative Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| Fundamental Clinical and Operational Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
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 Dallas County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir At Irving | Irving | 84 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 21.4 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Brentwood Place One | Dallas | 120 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 12.5 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| C C Young Memorial Home | Dallas | 129 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6.2 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Cheyenne Medical Lodge | Mesquite | 139 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 14.4 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Crestview Court | Cedar Hill | 125 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 16.8 | $17K | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Las Brisas Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | Irving | 128 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 7.8 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Pure Health Transitional Care At Texas Health Pres | Dallas | 49 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8.2 | — | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Ventana By Buckner | Dallas | 72 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 19.4 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
All 81 facilities in Dallas County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center been cited for?
37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $24K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center?
It is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Dallas County Hospital District and Care Inn of Sanger LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 19 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.