For profit - Corporation · 264 certified beds · CMS number 675081

Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas, TX

CMS records 34 health deficiencies at Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation Center in Dallas, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Jan 22, 2026. The highest severity cited is E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). CMS lists no fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Inspections and deficiencies

CMS findings for Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation Center as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation Center may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare

Most recent cycle (12 deficiencies)

Standard inspection Jan 22, 2026. CMS counts 12 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Jul 21, 2026 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest D

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
No plan of correction on file

May 14, 2026 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest E

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 15, 2026

Mar 9, 2026 · Complaint inspection

2 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 Mar 10, 2026

F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights

Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Mar 10, 2026

Jan 22, 2026 · Standard + complaint inspection

8 deficiencies, highest E

F919 · Working call system

Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jan 23, 2026

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 23, 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 Jan 23, 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 Jan 23, 2026

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 23, 2026

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 23, 2026

F690 · Bladder, bowel, and catheter care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jan 23, 2026

F677 · Help with daily care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jan 23, 2026
Previous cycle: 8 deficiencies (standard inspection Oct 30, 2024)

Standard inspection Oct 30, 2024. CMS counts 8 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Oct 30, 2024 · Standard + complaint inspection

7 deficiencies, highest E

F919 · Working call system

Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 31, 2024

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 Oct 31, 2024

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 Oct 31, 2024

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 Oct 31, 2024

F690 · Bladder, bowel, and catheter care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 31, 2024

F677 · Help with daily care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Oct 31, 2024

F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences

Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 31, 2024

Sep 7, 2024 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest D

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 Sep 8, 2024
Earlier cycle: 14 deficiencies (standard inspection Aug 24, 2023)

Standard inspection Aug 24, 2023. CMS counts 14 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Jul 3, 2024 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest E

F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings

Requirement cited (CMS): 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.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 4, 2024

Jun 3, 2024 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest E

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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jun 4, 2024

Jan 20, 2024 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest D

F580 · Telling residents and families about changes

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

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jan 21, 2024

Aug 24, 2023 · Standard inspection

11 deficiencies, highest E

F921 · Safe, functional, sanitary building

Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Oct 4, 2023

F919 · Working call system

Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 4, 2023

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 Oct 4, 2023

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 Oct 4, 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 Oct 4, 2023

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
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 4, 2023

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 Oct 4, 2023

F677 · Help with daily care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Oct 4, 2023

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 Oct 4, 2023

F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings

Requirement cited (CMS): 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.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Oct 4, 2023

F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights

Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 4, 2023

Tags cited in more than one inspection

12 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation Center; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.

TagInspectionsDates
F812 Food safety and sanitation4May 14, 2026; Jan 22, 2026; Oct 30, 2024; Aug 24, 2023
F880 Infection prevention and control program4Mar 9, 2026; Jan 22, 2026; Oct 30, 2024; Aug 24, 2023
F677 Help with daily care3Jan 22, 2026; Oct 30, 2024; Aug 24, 2023
F919 Working call system3Jan 22, 2026; Oct 30, 2024; Aug 24, 2023
F550 Dignity and the right to exercise rights2Mar 9, 2026; Aug 24, 2023
F584 Safe, clean, homelike surroundings2Jul 3, 2024; Aug 24, 2023
F609 Reporting suspected abuse and crimes2Sep 7, 2024; Jun 3, 2024
F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan2Jul 21, 2026; Aug 24, 2023
F690 Bladder, bowel, and catheter care2Jan 22, 2026; Oct 30, 2024
F695 Respiratory and oxygen care2Oct 30, 2024; Aug 24, 2023
F755 Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist2Jan 22, 2026; Aug 24, 2023
F761 Drug labeling and secure storage2Jan 22, 2026; Aug 24, 2023

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing and CMS ratings

Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
3.76 h (above the Texas median of 3.27 h)
RN hours per resident per day
0.40 h (above the Texas median of 0.38 h)
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
3.43 h
Nursing staff turnover
46.6% (Texas median 52.1%)
Administrators who left
0
CMS overall rating
3 of 5
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5

CMS figures for Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation Center, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.

Facility details

Address
2525 Centerville Rd, Dallas, TX 75228
Phone
(214) 327-4503
County
Dallas
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain (CMS)
The Ensign Group
Certified beds
264
Average residents per day
174
In Medicare/Medicaid since
Feb 1, 1993
Inside a hospital
Yes
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.

  • When was the kitchen last inspected, and how are food temperatures checked? (F812, cited 4 times)
  • How do staff track and report infections among residents? (F880, cited 4 times)
  • How often do residents who need help get assistance with bathing, grooming, and mouth care? (F677, cited 3 times)
  • How quickly are call lights usually answered, especially at night? (F919, cited 3 times)

Other nursing homes in Dallas and the same chain

Source

CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.

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