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Sunflower Park Health Care
1803 Highway 243 East, Kaufman, TX 75142
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.
Sunflower Park Health Care is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Kaufman, Texas, certified for 92 beds and caring for about 49 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 52 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 23, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 56.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $191K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 100.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kaufman Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 52 | 41 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 56.5 | 36.7 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 100.0% | 59.5% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $190,538 | $79,953 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 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 Jan 2026, 1 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×2 D ×35 E ×12 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 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 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | 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 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | K | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 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 | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Sep 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 | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | 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 | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2024 | Fine | $168,900 | |
| 1 Nov 2024 | Fine | $21,638 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 100.0%, RNs 100.0%; — 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 | 13.0% | 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 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.6% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.7% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.5% | 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: West Wharton County Hospital District. Chain: Creative Solutions In Healthcare (149 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman I Enterprises, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
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 Kaufman County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabank Nursing Center | Mabank | 90 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 36.7 | $31K | 21 May 2026 |
| Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Forney | 116 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 26.7 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Avir At Kaufman | Kaufman | 115 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 35.7 | $8K | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Kemp Care Center | Kemp | 124 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 33.1 | $256K | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Windsor Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Terrell | 108 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 36.1 | — | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Countryview Nursing & Rehabilitationabuse icon | Terrell | 115 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 | 44.3 | $80K | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Terrell Healthcare CenterSFF | Terrell | 94 | — | — | — | 93 | 98.9 | $339K | 3 Apr 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Kaufman County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sunflower Park Health Care been cited for?
52 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 Sunflower Park Health Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $191K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sunflower Park Health Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sunflower Park Health Care?
It is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kaufman I Enterprises, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sunflower Park Health Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Jan 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.