F

MESA SPRINGS HEALTHCARE CENTER

7171 BUFFALO GAP RD, ABILENE, TX 79606
Score: 39 / 100

Mesa Springs Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 39/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Texas. Families considering this Abilene facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Mesa Springs Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.51 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Mesa Springs Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.51 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.49 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.07 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.98 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Jun 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 25 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0585 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Jun 5, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Jun 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jan 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0770 Severity E
    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
    Jan 15, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 4.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 8.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,190

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 39 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
89
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12