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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird

224 E 6th St, Baird, TX 79504

Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird, a 74-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Baird, TX, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
2.98
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
13
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
675364
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
74
Residents
30
In Hospital
No
County
Callahan
Last Inspection
May 21, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 2.98 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.78 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.45
CNA Hours
1.75
Total Nursing Hours
2.98 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
63.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird

Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird operates 74 certified beds in Baird, TX with approximately 30 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 2★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 2.98 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.78 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 63.3%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0661

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 5, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 5, 2024

C - Widespread - No harm May 28, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm May 28, 2023 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2023 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2023 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 8.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 4.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 21.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 3.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird?
Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird?
Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird reports 2.98 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.78 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 63.3%.
How many beds does Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird have?
Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird has 74 certified beds with approximately 30 residents. The facility is located at 224 E 6th St, Baird, TX 79504.
Does Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird received any fines or penalties?
No, Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird?
Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird was on May 21, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird?
Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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