The Plaza at Lubbock

4910 Emory · Lubbock, TX · 79416 · 8067400800

132 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Stonegate Senior Living

Why this verdict

  • Federal penalties on record: $38,594 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

3 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.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 43
Serious harm & abuse 20% 56
Staffing 20% 45
Federal penalties 15% 27
Trend 10% 90
Context 5% 100

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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.053.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.280.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.67≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year59%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $38,594

Inspection citations (40 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026

    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 January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Immediate jeopardy · J January 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 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 December 12, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected December 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G October 17, 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 November 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected November 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    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 October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 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 October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Immediate jeopardy · J September 5, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · J September 5, 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 September 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 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 September 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint

    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 September 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure laboratory services, blood blanks and transfusion services provided on-site meet requirements for certified laboratories.

    Corrected September 19, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 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 September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 24, 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 May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
January 24, 2025Fine$16,149
January 24, 2025Payment Denial3 days
October 11, 2024Fine$8,824
September 5, 2024Fine$13,621

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676105 · certified since July 5, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.