Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

711 Lucas St · Athens, TX · 75751 · 9036758538

132 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

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.

95% 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 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 45
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 65
Context 5% 75

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.923.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.490.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.53≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year95%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F November 13, 2025 · found via complaint

    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

    Corrected November 25, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 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 May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024

    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 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected March 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024

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

    Corrected March 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024

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

    Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E February 15, 2023

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

    Corrected March 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · C February 15, 2023

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected March 10, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675460 · certified since November 11, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.