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Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Grade F 56/100 composite score

Government - Hospital districtAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
2/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

114

Ownership

Government - Hospital district

Total Fines

$40,646

Last Survey

N/A

5502 W 4TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79416
8067931111

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.40h
LPN
0.93h
CNA
2.72h
Total
4.05h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

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

Ownership

LIBERTY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Apr 2022

100%

LUBBOCK II ENTERPRISES LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2022

BLAKE, GARY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2022

BLAKE, MALISA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2022

HUGGINS, LINDA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2022

WILLIG, ZACHARY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2025

STRATTON, CHARLES

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2005

Penalties & Fines (3)

$40,646total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Aug 15, 2025Fine$15,940
Dec 12, 2024Fine$9,000
Feb 27, 2023Fine$15,706

Health Inspection Deficiencies (35)

August 15, 2025Health5 deficiencies4 severe
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 5, 2025
0600JImmediate jeopardy, 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 Jul 14, 2025
0607JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 14, 2025
0609JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 14, 2025
0610JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 14, 2025
July 3, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0692JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 1, 2025
March 19, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 21, 2025
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 21, 2025
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 21, 2025
December 12, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, 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 Dec 5, 2024
November 7, 2024Health5 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0685DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0692EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

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 Dec 6, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2024
May 10, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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 May 11, 2024
0687DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate foot care.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 11, 2024
September 26, 2023Health10 deficiencies
0552EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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 Oct 2, 2023
0689EMinimal harm, 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 Oct 2, 2023
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 Oct 2, 2023
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2023
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 Oct 2, 2023
0801FMinimal harm, Widespread

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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2023
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 Oct 2, 2023
0813EMinimal harm, Pattern

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2023
0925FMinimal harm, Widespread

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2023
July 12, 2023Health3 deficiencies
0641EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 18, 2023
0679EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 18, 2023
0689EMinimal harm, 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 18, 2023
February 27, 2023Health3 deficiencies2 severe
0580JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0760JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
July 26, 2022Health2 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 20, 2022
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 20, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lubbock, Texas has a CareGrader grade of F (Poor), with a composite score of 56 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 Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?

Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 35 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has $40,646 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.

How many beds does Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?

Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 114 certified beds with approximately 76 current residents (67% occupancy). The facility is located at 5502 W 4TH ST, Lubbock, Texas 79416. It is a government - hospital district facility.

Data Disclaimer

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