The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BIG SPRING CENTER FOR SKILLED CARE
BIG SPRING, TX · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
BIG SPRING CENTER FOR SKILLED CARE has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its inspection rating is 4 stars, quality measures are 3 stars, but staffing is very low at 1 star with 3.43 reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day below the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4339 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4339.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.34
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81
- Nurse aides
- 2.28
- Weekend nursing
- 2.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 92%
Registered nurse turnover: 89%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.2%15.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%1.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.5%10.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.8%8.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16%18.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.2%11.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.5%16.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
8%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19%5.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have and follow a policy for how food brought in by family and visitors should be used and stored safely. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 813 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,184 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,184 in total fines.
- $8,184
Federal fine
May 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · 149 homes · 2.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 60.6 residents on an average day (50% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 11 years
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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.