Government - Hospital district · 120 certified beds · CMS number 675975

Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Lumberton, TX

CMS records 38 health deficiencies at Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Lumberton, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Mar 26, 2026. The highest severity cited is K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 5 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level, 1 of them recorded as past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection). CMS lists 3 fines totaling $105,486 in the last three years.

Inspections and deficiencies

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

Most recent cycle (15 deficiencies)

Standard inspection Mar 26, 2026. CMS counts 15 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.

Mar 26, 2026 · Standard + complaint inspection

12 deficiencies, highest K

F908 · Equipment kept in safe working order

Requirement cited (CMS): Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 2026

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 Mar 27, 2026

F803 · Menus that meet nutritional needs

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 2026

F760 · No significant medication errors

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 2026

F759 · Medication error rate under 5 percent

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 2026

F757 · Avoiding unnecessary drugs

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 2026

F726 · Competent nurses and nurse aides

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Severity
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 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
G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 2026

F658 · Professional standards in care

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 2026

F640 · Submitting assessment data on time

Requirement cited (CMS): Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 2026

F607 · Abuse prevention policies

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 2026

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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Mar 27, 2026

Dec 5, 2025 · Complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, highest D

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 6, 2025

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 Dec 6, 2025

Nov 21, 2025 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest J

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
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Aug 11, 2025
Previous cycle: 8 deficiencies (standard inspection Jan 15, 2025)

Standard inspection Jan 15, 2025. CMS counts 8 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.

Jan 15, 2025 · Standard + complaint inspection

4 deficiencies, highest F

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 Jan 16, 2025

F880 · Infection prevention and control program

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Status
Correction date Jan 16, 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 16, 2025

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
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jan 16, 2025

Nov 21, 2024 · Complaint inspection

4 deficiencies, highest J

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 Nov 22, 2024

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
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 22, 2024

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 Nov 22, 2024

F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect

Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 22, 2024
Earlier cycle: 15 deficiencies (standard inspection Nov 29, 2023)

Standard inspection Nov 29, 2023. CMS counts 15 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Nov 29, 2023 · Standard + complaint inspection

10 deficiencies, highest E

F947 · Ongoing nurse aide training

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 30, 2023

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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 30, 2023

F836 · Licensure and following the law

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 30, 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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 30, 2023

F686 · Pressure ulcer prevention and care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 30, 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 Nov 30, 2023

F645 · Pre-admission screening for mental disorder or intellectual disability

Requirement cited (CMS): PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 30, 2023

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 Nov 30, 2023

F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect

Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 30, 2023

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 30, 2023

Oct 31, 2023 · Complaint inspection

5 deficiencies, highest E

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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 1, 2023

F655 · Baseline care plan within 48 hours

Requirement cited (CMS): Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 1, 2023

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 Nov 1, 2023

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 Nov 1, 2023

F607 · Abuse prevention policies

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 1, 2023

Tags cited in more than one inspection

8 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.

TagInspectionsDates
F609 Reporting suspected abuse and crimes3Dec 5, 2025; Nov 21, 2024; Oct 31, 2023
F842 Complete, confidential medical records3Nov 21, 2024; Nov 29, 2023; Oct 31, 2023
F600 Freedom from abuse and neglect2Nov 21, 2024; Nov 29, 2023
F607 Abuse prevention policies2Mar 26, 2026; Oct 31, 2023
F644 Coordinating with PASARR screening2Nov 29, 2023; Oct 31, 2023
F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan2Nov 21, 2024; Nov 29, 2023
F761 Drug labeling and secure storage2Dec 5, 2025; Nov 29, 2023
F880 Infection prevention and control program2Mar 26, 2026; Jan 15, 2025

Fines and payment denials

DateTypeAmount / length
Mar 26, 2026Fine$37,798
Nov 21, 2025Fine$13,250
Nov 21, 2024Fine$54,438

Staffing and CMS ratings

Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
3.27 h (about the same as the Texas median of 3.27 h)
RN hours per resident per day
0.20 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
2.77 h
Nursing staff turnover
40.3% (Texas median 52.1%)
Administrators who left
0
CMS overall rating
1 of 5
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5

CMS figures for Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.

Facility details

Address
705 N Main St, Lumberton, TX 77657
Phone
(409) 755-0100
County
Hardin
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Chain (CMS)
Nexion Health
Certified beds
120
Average residents per day
75.5
In Medicare/Medicaid since
Jul 3, 2003
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.

  • Who at the home is responsible for reporting incidents to the state? (F609, cited 3 times)
  • Does the home use electronic health records, and can families get access through a portal? (F842, cited 3 times)
  • How does the home screen, train, and supervise staff to protect residents? (F600, cited 2 times)
  • Can families get a summary of the home's abuse prevention and reporting policy? (F607, cited 2 times)

Other nursing homes in Lumberton 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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