For profit - Corporation · 89 certified beds · CMS number 675645
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center, Abilene, TX
CMS records 34 health deficiencies at Mesa Springs Healthcare Center in Abilene, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Mar 19, 2026. The highest severity cited is G (actual harm (not immediate jeopardy)). CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,190 in the last three years.
- 34deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 11in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Ghighest severity · Actual harm
- $8,190fines, last 3 years
- 2CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Mesa Springs Healthcare Center as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Mesa Springs Healthcare Center may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (11 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Mar 19, 2026. CMS counts 11 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jul 17, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Plan of correction, no correction date yet
Apr 15, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F607 · Abuse prevention policies
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2026
Mar 19, 2026 · Standard inspection
9 deficiencies, highest F
F946 · Compliance and ethics training
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide training in compliance and ethics.
- Severity
- B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2026
F944 · Quality program training
Requirement cited (CMS): Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
- Severity
- B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2026
F943 · Abuse prevention and dementia training
Requirement cited (CMS): Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Severity
- B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2026
F851 · Reporting staffing data to CMS
Requirement cited (CMS): Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
- Severity
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2026
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2026
F804 · Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2026
F700 · Bed rail safety
Requirement cited (CMS): Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2026
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2026
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2026
Previous cycle: 13 deficiencies (standard inspection Jan 16, 2025)
Standard inspection Jan 16, 2025. CMS counts 13 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.
Jun 6, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F607 · Abuse prevention policies
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 30, 2025
F585 · Grievances and how they are handled
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 30, 2025
Jan 16, 2025 · Standard + complaint inspection
10 deficiencies, highest E
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 17, 2025
F813 · Food brought in by visitors
Requirement cited (CMS): Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 17, 2025
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 17, 2025
F770 · Timely laboratory services
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 17, 2025
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 17, 2025
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 17, 2025
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 17, 2025
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 17, 2025
F644 · Coordinating with PASARR screening
Requirement cited (CMS): Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 17, 2025
F585 · Grievances and how they are handled
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 17, 2025
Nov 21, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F583 · Personal privacy and confidential records
Requirement cited (CMS): Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 22, 2024
Earlier cycle: 10 deficiencies (standard inspection Nov 30, 2023)
Standard inspection Nov 30, 2023. CMS counts 10 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jun 25, 2024 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F657 · Care plan timing and team review
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 28, 2024
F610 · Investigating and responding to allegations
Requirement cited (CMS): Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 28, 2024
Nov 30, 2023 · Standard + complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest F
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Dec 1, 2023
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Dec 1, 2023
Oct 12, 2023 · Complaint inspection
6 deficiencies, highest G
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 13, 2023
- Found in
- infection control inspection
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 13, 2023
- Found in
- infection control inspection
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 13, 2023
- Found in
- infection control inspection
F610 · Investigating and responding to allegations
Requirement cited (CMS): Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 13, 2023
- Found in
- infection control inspection
F609 · Reporting suspected abuse and crimes
Requirement cited (CMS): Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 13, 2023
- Found in
- infection control inspection
F607 · Abuse prevention policies
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 13, 2023
- Found in
- infection control inspection
Tags cited in more than one inspection
8 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Mesa Springs Healthcare Center; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F607 Abuse prevention policies | 3 | Apr 15, 2026; Jun 6, 2025; Oct 12, 2023 |
| F695 Respiratory and oxygen care | 3 | Jul 17, 2026; Mar 19, 2026; Jan 16, 2025 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 3 | Mar 19, 2026; Jan 16, 2025; Nov 30, 2023 |
| F585 Grievances and how they are handled | 2 | Jun 6, 2025; Jan 16, 2025 |
| F610 Investigating and responding to allegations | 2 | Jun 25, 2024; Oct 12, 2023 |
| F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan | 2 | Mar 19, 2026; Oct 12, 2023 |
| F761 Drug labeling and secure storage | 2 | Jan 16, 2025; Nov 30, 2023 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 2 | Jan 16, 2025; Oct 12, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.45 h (above the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.48 h (above the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.00 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- not reported
- Administrators who left
- not reported
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 3 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 1 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 4 of 5
CMS figures for Mesa Springs Healthcare Center, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 7171 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
- Phone
- (325) 692-8080
- County
- Taylor
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- The Ensign Group
- Certified beds
- 89
- Average residents per day
- 68.3
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Dec 4, 1996
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- Can families get a summary of the home's abuse prevention and reporting policy? (F607, cited 3 times)
- How are oxygen equipment and breathing treatments managed and checked? (F695, cited 3 times)
- When was the kitchen last inspected, and how are food temperatures checked? (F812, cited 3 times)
- Who is the grievance official, and how are complaints tracked and answered? (F585, cited 2 times)
Other nursing homes in Abilene and the same chain
- The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center
Abilene · 49 deficiencies - Avir at Coronado
Abilene · 47 deficiencies - Avir at Abilene
Abilene · 31 deficiencies - Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center
Abilene · 29 deficiencies - Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing
Abilene · 24 deficiencies - Silver Spring
Abilene · 23 deficiencies - The Eden of Las Colinas
Irving · 65 deficiencies - Northeast Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
San Antonio · 57 deficiencies - Westpark Rehabilitation and Living
Euless · 54 deficiencies - Park Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation
DeSoto · 52 deficiencies
Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.