Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center
1410 E Sandy Lake Rd · Coppell, TX · 75019 · 9723044444
123 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Fundamental Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $23,677 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025
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 September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025
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 August 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 25, 2024 · 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, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 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 August 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 17, 2025 | Fine | $9,244 |
| July 25, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676247 · certified since March 10, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.