Hillside Medical Lodge
300 S. Highway 36 Bypass · Gatesville, TX · 76528 · 2548657575
128 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority
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
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.24 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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 January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 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 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675201 · certified since November 16, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.