Granite Mesa Health Center

1401 Max Copeland Dr · Marble Falls, TX · 78654 · 8306930022

124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group

Why this verdict

  • Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

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.

$59,345 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 50
Serious harm & abuse 20% 84
Staffing 20% 20
Federal penalties 15% 64
Trend 10% 85
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $59,345

Inspection citations (24 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 30, 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 December 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J January 27, 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 February 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F October 2, 2024

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 16, 2024 · found via complaint

    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 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 16, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected August 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected August 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023

    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 August 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected August 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 2, 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 August 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
January 27, 2025Fine$59,345

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676220 · certified since June 2, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.