San Saba Nursing & Rehabilitation

2400 West Brown Street · San Saba, TX · 76877 · 3253878123

72 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

The composite number cleared 84 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

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

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 94
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 40
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 75

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

CMS ratings & staffing

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

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.413.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.430.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day1.95≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (3 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected October 4, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023

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

    Corrected August 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676399 · certified since August 30, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.