Mineola Gardens Wellness & Rehabilitation
716 Mimosa Street · Mineola, TX · 75773 · 9035695366
82 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Opco Skilled Management
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $33,726 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.82 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
75% 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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 75% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $50,527 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 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 April 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 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 April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 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 April 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 17, 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 April 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 21, 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 January 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 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 June 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 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 May 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 19, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | Fine | $16,381 |
| January 21, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| June 26, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675981 · certified since July 11, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.