Brightpointe at Lytle Lake
1201 Clarks Dr · Abilene, TX · 79602 · 3256709293
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avir Health Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.19 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $23,332 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 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 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
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 January 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · B January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2025 | Fine | $23,332 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676416 · certified since February 17, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.