Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent
430 Old Austin Hwy · Bastrop, TX · 78602 · 5123213527
120 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Wellsential Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.17 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.97 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $101,156 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
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 January 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · 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 November 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
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.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
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 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 22, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 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 November 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | Fine | $24,845 |
| April 22, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| January 12, 2024 | Fine | $59,510 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676222 · certified since July 1, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.