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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Ventana by Buckner

8301 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75201 · All homes in Dallas

Ventana by Buckner, a 72-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Dallas, TX, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #38 of 1,165 rated homes in TX on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above 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
#38 of 1,165
In-state rank among rated TX homes
5.11
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
14
Inspection findings

The verdict

Ventana by Buckner, a 72-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Dallas, TX, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #38 of 1,165 rated homes in TX on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#38 of 1,165
In-state rank among rated TX homes
5.11
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
14
Inspection findings on file

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 Non 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

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
676483
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
72
Residents
66
In Hospital
No
County
Dallas
Last Inspection
Mar 18, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 5.11 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.95 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.60
CNA Hours
2.57
Total Nursing Hours
5.11 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.15
Nursing Turnover
44.8%
RN Turnover
21.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Ventana by Buckner

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Ventana by Buckner ranks #38 of 1,165 rated nursing homes in TX on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Ventana by Buckner operates 72 certified beds in Dallas, TX with approximately 66 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 5★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 14 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 5.11 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.95 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, Ventana by Buckner falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 44.8% (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 (14 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2026 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2026 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 19, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2026 Tag: 0585

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 15, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 11, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 15, 2025 Tag: 0687

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 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: Jan 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0660

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0638

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 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: Nov 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 3, 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: Nov 20, 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 7.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 7.5% 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 N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.0% 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 1.7% 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 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 24.7% 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 5.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 98.5% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Ventana by Buckner, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Ventana by Buckner

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 72 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 Ventana by Buckner?
Ventana by Buckner has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Ventana by Buckner rank among nursing homes in TX?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Ventana by Buckner ranks 38th among 1,165 rated nursing homes in TX (#38 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 Ventana by Buckner?
Ventana by Buckner reports 5.11 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.95 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 44.8%.
How many beds does Ventana by Buckner have?
Ventana by Buckner has 72 certified beds with approximately 66 residents. The facility is located at 8301 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75201.
Does Ventana by Buckner have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Ventana by Buckner has 14 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Ventana by Buckner received any fines or penalties?
No, Ventana by Buckner has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Ventana by Buckner?
Ventana by Buckner is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was Ventana by Buckner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Ventana by Buckner was on Mar 18, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Ventana by Buckner?
Ventana by Buckner 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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