Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center

130 Spencer Ln · San Antonio, TX · 78201 · 2107364544

93 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Paramount Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $170,769 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

6 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

$170,769 in federal fines in the last 24 months

3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.92 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 33
Serious harm & abuse 20% 80
Staffing 20% 47
Federal penalties 15% 32
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.923.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.350.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.60≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year59%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $170,769

Inspection citations (32 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · C November 21, 2025 · found via complaint

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected November 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected August 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E August 15, 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 August 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected August 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E August 15, 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 August 16, 2025 · Environmental

  • Immediate jeopardy · J May 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · 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 May 31, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected May 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 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 May 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Immediate jeopardy · K February 28, 2025 · 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 March 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected March 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J July 28, 2024

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected July 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · J July 28, 2024

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Corrected July 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J July 28, 2024

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected July 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 28, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 28, 2024

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected July 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 28, 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 July 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 28, 2024

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Corrected July 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 28, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected July 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F July 28, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 28, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 28, 2024 · Infection Control

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 30, 2025Fine$25,500
February 28, 2025Fine$113,523
July 28, 2024Fine$31,746

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675690 · certified since June 4, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.