Nursing homes › Texas › Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home
1809 N Hwy 87, Big Spring, TX 79720 · 4322688387 · 160 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Texvet, a group operating 9 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $556,566 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.58 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.69. Weekend total: 3.05. Nursing staff turnover: 34%.
All-time on record: 20 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-26 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2024-12-18 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-12-19 |
| 2024-07-11 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2023-12-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-05-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-19 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-19 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-19 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-03 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-18 | Fine | $21,252 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKELY, JOHN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/30/2018 |
| HAVENS, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/30/2018 |
| CARE INNS OF TEXAS-TEMPLE LTD | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/30/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 675874. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.