F56

Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing

Grade F 56/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
1/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

144

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$93,825

Last Survey

N/A

4320 W 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407
8067951774

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.29h
LPN
0.58h
CNA
1.52h
Total
2.39h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Apr 2022

100%

LUBBOCK I ENTERPRISES, LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2022

BLAKE, GARY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2022

BLAKE, MALISA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2022

MAK, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2021

HUGGINS, LINDA

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Apr 2022

Penalties & Fines (4)

$93,825total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Aug 24, 2025Fine$23,500
Jun 13, 2024Fine$21,115
May 24, 2023Fine$22,676
Jan 20, 2023Fine$26,534

Health Inspection Deficiencies (28)

November 4, 2025Health1 deficiency
0760EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 5, 2025
August 24, 2025Health2 deficiencies2 severe
0656KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2025
0689KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2025
April 15, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2025
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2025
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2025
October 7, 2024Health1 deficiency
0849EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 22, 2024
September 26, 2024Health1 deficiency
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 29, 2024
June 27, 2024Health1 deficiency
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 28, 2024
June 13, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0880KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 11, 2024
March 7, 2024Health7 deficiencies
0645EMinimal harm, Pattern

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 7, 2024
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 7, 2024
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 7, 2024
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 7, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 7, 2024
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 7, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 7, 2024
February 8, 2024Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 9, 2024
August 18, 2023Health3 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 19, 2023
0602EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 19, 2023
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 19, 2023
May 24, 2023Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0602EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 30, 2023
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 30, 2023
0760HActual harm, Pattern

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 30, 2023
January 20, 2023Health4 deficiencies1 severe
0585EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2023
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2023
0600KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2023
0689FMinimal harm, Widespread

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing?

Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing in Lubbock, Texas has a CareGrader grade of F (Poor), with a composite score of 55.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing?

Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing have?

Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing has 28 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing been fined?

Yes. Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing has $93,825 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 4 penalties.

How many beds does Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing have?

Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing has 144 certified beds with approximately 71 current residents (49% occupancy). The facility is located at 4320 W 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79407. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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