Cedar Lake Nursing Home
1611 W Royall Blvd · Malakoff, TX · 75148 · 9034891702
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Fannin County Hospital District
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $27,270 |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675898 · certified since November 20, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.