Big Spring Center for Skilled Care
3701 Wasson Rd · Big Spring, TX · 79720 · 4326065012
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.25 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,184 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
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 June 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected June 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
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.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 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 January 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
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 January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 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 January 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 14, 2024 | Fine | $8,184 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676380 · certified since March 13, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.