Briarcliff Skilled Nursing Facility
4054 Northwest Loop · Carthage, TX · 75633 · 9036938504
91 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Stonegate Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Federal penalties on record: $151,713 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$151,713 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $151,713 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026
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.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
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.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
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.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 5, 2025 | Fine | $15,733 |
| January 30, 2025 | Fine | $135,980 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676051 · certified since May 9, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.