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Ventana By Buckner
8301 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75201
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.
Ventana By Buckner, in Dallas, Texas, is certified for 72 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 7, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 19.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), above the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 44.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dallas Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 28 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.4 | 22.0 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.8% | 55.5% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 18 Mar 2026, 18 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Nov 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 | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.8%, RNs 21.4%; 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 | 7.1% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.0% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Buckner Senior Living, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner Senior Living | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/01/2012 |
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 |
| Christian Care Communities and Services Mesquite | Mesquite | 180 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 8.3 | $29K | 10 Nov 2025 |
All 81 facilities in Dallas County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ventana By Buckner been cited for?
14 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 Ventana By Buckner been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ventana By Buckner compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ventana By Buckner?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Buckner Senior Living. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ventana By Buckner last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 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.