Harmony Care at Giddings

1181 N Williamson · Giddings, TX · 78942 · 9795423611

84 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Harmony Care 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 (5 citations).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $235,935 in fines in the last 24 months.

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Red flags

Special Focus Facility candidate

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.

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.

5 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.

2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

$235,935 in federal fines in the last 24 months

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

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 13
Serious harm & abuse 20% 0
Staffing 20% 51
Federal penalties 15% 0
Trend 10% 67
Context 5% 10

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: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.343.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.260.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.11≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)5 · $244,107

Inspection citations (44 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 26, 2026 · 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

  • Actual harm · G January 7, 2026 · 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 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · J December 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · J December 17, 2025 · 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 December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · J December 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · J December 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected December 18, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025

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

    Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025

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

    Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F July 17, 2025

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected July 18, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 18, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected July 18, 2025 · Environmental

  • Immediate jeopardy · K May 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K May 20, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 20, 2025 · 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 June 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected February 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · 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 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected February 11, 2025 · Environmental

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 26, 2026Fine$19,120
January 7, 2026Fine$35,750
December 17, 2025Fine$89,815
May 20, 2025Fine$91,250
May 20, 2025Payment Denial27 days
May 31, 2024Fine$8,172

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675564 · certified since March 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.