Northgate Plaza

2101 Northgate Dr · Irving, TX · 75062 · 9722554460

120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

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

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

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

75% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 29
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 43
Federal penalties 15% 52
Trend 10% 84
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.943.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.400.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.41≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year75%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $55,697

Inspection citations (65 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E April 14, 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 April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 31, 2026 · found via complaint

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 31, 2026 · 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.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 31, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 31, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 31, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026 · found via complaint

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected February 14, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 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 October 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 9, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected June 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K March 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected April 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E March 28, 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 April 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected January 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 18, 2024

    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 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · F December 18, 2024

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

    Corrected January 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024

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

    Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
March 28, 2025Fine$49,730
August 4, 2023Fine$5,967

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675967 · certified since May 21, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.