Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation Center in Dallas has an overall 3-star rating, with 3-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings. Reported nursing time is 3.84 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, with no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection issues included infection prevention and control, help with daily activities, and pharmaceutical services.
Last inspection: March 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8431.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.44
Licensed practical nurses
1.09
Nurse aides
2.32
Weekend nursing
3.49
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.2%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.3%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.8%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99.4%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
What the inspectors found
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 March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
173 residents on an average day (66% of 264 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 33 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.