Nursing home report
BALCH SPRINGS, TX · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Balch Springs Nursing Home in Balch Springs, TX has an overall 2-star rating, with a 1-star health inspection score and 2-star staffing; reported nurse staffing is 2.90 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also has $32,295 in fines over the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, while quality measures are rated 5 stars.
Health inspections
Staffing
2.8959 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8959.
Hours per resident per day.
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
A federal fine of $32,295 was recorded.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $32,295 in total fines.
Federal fine
Mar 30, 2026
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
