Lake Hills Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · Brownwood, TX

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number675017

Contact & location

1514 Indian Creek Rd.
Brownwood, TX 76801
Brown County
Phone
(325) 646-6529
ZIP code
76801 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
94
Residents per day
73.3 (78% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Hamilton County Hospital District
Chain
Hamilton County Hospital District (10 facilities, avg 2.3★)
Medicare certified since
October 23, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.60 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.58 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.71 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.31 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.17 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
57.9 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
44.4 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 4, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
26 health · 6 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-09 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.
F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-09
2025-04-04 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-03-24
2025-04-04 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-05
2025-04-04 Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0777 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-05
2025-04-04 Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-05
2025-01-24 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-25
2025-01-24 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-25
2025-01-24 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-25
2024-01-25 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2024-01-25 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2024-01-25 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2024-01-25 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2024-01-25 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2024-01-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2022-11-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
F0941 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
F0942 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
F0945 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 Provide training in compliance and ethics.
F0946 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14
2022-11-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-14

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $22,084 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-04Fine$13,260
2024-01-25Payment Denial2 days payment denial
2024-01-25Fine$8,824

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Hooper, Grady (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mistretta, Cassandra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
SLP Brownwood, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Lake Hills Healthcare Center?

Lake Hills Healthcare Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

How many beds does Lake Hills Healthcare Center have?

It has 94 certified beds and cares for about 73 residents per day.

Has Lake Hills Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $22,084 in the last three years.

Who owns Lake Hills Healthcare Center?

It is part of Hamilton County Hospital District and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Lake Hills Healthcare Center?

(325) 646-6529. The facility is located at 1514 Indian Creek Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.