Falcon Lake Nursing Home, LLC
200 Carla St · Zapata, TX · 78076 · 9567653040
59 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026 · 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 February 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · 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 February 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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 676214 · certified since February 20, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.