South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation
3808 S Central Expwy · Dallas, TX · 75215 · 2144282851
91 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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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.
2 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.
3 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.
$153,816 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.08 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.34 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.08 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $272,139 |
Inspection citations (60 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2026 · 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 May 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026 · 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 March 17, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F December 16, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 16, 2025
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 December 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 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 December 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 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 December 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 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 December 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 9, 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 June 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2025 | Fine | $153,816 |
| May 17, 2024 | Fine | $118,323 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675440 · certified since January 24, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.