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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Lake Hills Healthcare Center

1514 Indian Creek Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801

Lake Hills Healthcare Center, a 94-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Brownwood, TX, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #466 of 1,165 rated homes in TX on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy 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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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#466 of 1,165
In-state rank among rated TX homes
3.60
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
26
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Lake Hills Healthcare Center, a 94-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Brownwood, TX, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #466 of 1,165 rated homes in TX on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#466 of 1,165
In-state rank among rated TX homes
3.60
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
26
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 1,177 TX nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
675017
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
94
Residents
73
In Hospital
No
County
Brown
Last Inspection
Apr 4, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.60 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.58 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.71
CNA Hours
2.31
Total Nursing Hours
3.60 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
57.9%
RN Turnover
44.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Lake Hills Healthcare Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Lake Hills Healthcare Center ranks #466 of 1,165 rated nursing homes in TX on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Lake Hills Healthcare Center operates 94 certified beds in Brownwood, TX with approximately 73 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 3★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 26 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 2 times by CMS, for a combined $22K. Staffing is reported at 3.60 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.58 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Lake Hills Healthcare Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 57.9% (CMS payroll-based measure).

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 the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (26 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2026 Tag: 0728

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 9, 2026

C - Widespread - No harm Apr 4, 2025 Tag: 0680

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2025 Tag: 0777

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 5, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2025 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 5, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 4, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 25, 2024 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 25, 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: Jan 26, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 25, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 Tag: 0946

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 Tag: 0945

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 Tag: 0943

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 Tag: 0942

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 Tag: 0941

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 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: Dec 14, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 Tag: 0655

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2022 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: Dec 14, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 16.8% 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 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 33.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.8% 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 98.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 13.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 88.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 96.4% No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $22K

Date Type Amount
Apr 4, 2025 Fine $13K
Jan 25, 2024 Fine $9K
Jan 25, 2024 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Lake Hills Healthcare Center, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Lake Hills Healthcare Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The TX registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View TX registry
  • Peer homes near 94 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in TX. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lake Hills Healthcare Center?
Lake Hills Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Lake Hills Healthcare Center rank among nursing homes in TX?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Lake Hills Healthcare Center ranks 466th among 1,165 rated nursing homes in TX (#466 of 1,165). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Lake Hills Healthcare Center?
Lake Hills Healthcare Center reports 3.60 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.58 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 57.9%.
How many beds does Lake Hills Healthcare Center have?
Lake Hills Healthcare Center has 94 certified beds with approximately 73 residents. The facility is located at 1514 Indian Creek Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801.
Does Lake Hills Healthcare Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Lake Hills Healthcare Center has 26 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Lake Hills Healthcare Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Lake Hills Healthcare Center has received 2 penalties totaling $22K.
Who owns Lake Hills Healthcare Center?
Lake Hills Healthcare Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Lake Hills Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Lake Hills Healthcare Center was on Apr 4, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Lake Hills Healthcare Center?
Lake Hills Healthcare Center 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. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and 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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