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Slaton Care Center
630 S 19th, Slaton, TX 79364
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 120 beds, Slaton Care Center serves Slaton in Lubbock County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 5, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $23K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lubbock Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 31 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 28.1 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 67.2% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $23,491 | $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: 4 Dec 2025, 12 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×7 F ×4 B ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 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 | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Sep 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Sep 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 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 | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | 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 | 27 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | Fine | $23,491 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 2 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 | 24.2% | 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 | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 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 | 13.9% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.1% | 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: Slaton I Enterprises, Llc. Chain: Creative Solutions In Healthcare (149 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Solutions In Healthcare Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2009 |
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 |
| 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 |
| The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educatabuse icon | Lubbock | 120 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 36.7 | $27K | 16 Jun 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Lubbock County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Slaton Care Center been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Slaton Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $23K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Slaton Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Slaton Care Center?
It is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Creative Solutions In Healthcare Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Slaton Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 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.