Nursing homes › Texas › Mesa Springs Healthcare Center
7171 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606 · 3256928080 · 89 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Ensign Group, a group operating 346 facilities in 17 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 33 abuse citation icons, 9 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,179,329 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.45 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 3.00.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-19 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-19 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-19 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | B | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-19 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | B | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | B | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2025-06-06 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-06-06 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2025-01-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2025-01-16 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2025-01-16 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2025-01-16 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2025-01-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2025-01-16 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-11-21 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-06-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2023-11-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-11-30 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-12 | Fine | $8,190 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2017 |
| MCGREW, PAMELA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2015 |
| MCKNIGHT, MAXEY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2016 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2015 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2011 |
| TAYLOR, STEPHEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| FORREST HILL HEALTHCARE, INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2017 |
| MCGREW, PAMELA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2015 |
| MCKNIGHT, MAXEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2016 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 675645. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.