Mesquite Post Acute Care
4510 27th St · Lubbock, TX · 79410 · 8067954368
120 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $8,176 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
5 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.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.25 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
81% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 81% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $132,185 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 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 November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025 · 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 March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B March 27, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 15, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 15, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 15, 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 March 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
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 March 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
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 March 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 15, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 2, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 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 March 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · 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 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 16, 2024 | Fine | $8,176 |
| February 7, 2024 | Fine | $4,112 |
| September 27, 2023 | Fine | $119,897 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676163 · certified since January 27, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.