Nursing homes › Texas › Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center
2722 Old Anson Rd, Abilene, TX 79603 · 3256761677 · 96 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: 3.02 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.43. Weekend total: 2.67.
All-time on record: 30 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-01-22 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2026-01-22 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2026-01-22 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2026-01-22 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | complaint | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-11-07 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-08 |
| 2025-03-07 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2024-10-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-29 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-29 | 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 2024-11-22 |
| 2023-09-20 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-12 |
| 2023-09-20 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-12 |
| 2023-08-29 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | 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 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | 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 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-29 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 02/01/2015 |
| BURLESON, RHONDA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2015 |
| HUDMAN, EUGENE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/15/2013 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2000 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2011 |
| TAYLOR, STEPHEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| NORTHERN OAKS HEALTHCARE, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2015 |
| BURLESON, RHONDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2015 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2000 |
| HUDMAN, EUGENE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/15/2013 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 455934. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.