The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat
Lubbock, TX · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
★★★★★2 of 5 overall
2/5 stars overall. The facility has very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1/5 each), nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (2.94 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), there were $33,292 in fines in the last 24 months, and it has a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: March 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $33,292recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9417.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.26
Licensed practical nurses
0.99
Nurse aides
1.69
Weekend nursing
2.62
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 80%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.5%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.6%2.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%3.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.7%32.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.8%19%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.7%21.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.5%1.4%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.4%93.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97%89.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
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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PENALTY
A federal fine of $18,125 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,167 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $37,020 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 23, 2026
$18,125
Federal fine
Aug 22, 2025
$15,167
Federal fine
Jul 27, 2023
$3,728
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
110 residents on an average day (92% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 23 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.