Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing
4320 W 19th Street · Lubbock, TX · 79407 · 8067951774
144 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Why this verdict
- 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).
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Red flags
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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
99% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 99% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $36,390 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 24, 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 August 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025
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 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · 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 June 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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 April 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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 April 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 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 April 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K January 20, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 20, 2023
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 January 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 20, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 21, 2023 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2025 | Fine | $15,275 |
| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $21,115 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676028 · certified since August 30, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.