Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
2001 6th St · Ballinger, TX · 76821 · 3253655766
114 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
94% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 94% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 21, 2023
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.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 21, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 31, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 31, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675614 · certified since September 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.