Apex Secure Care Brownfield

Nursing Home · Brownfield, TX

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Partnership

CMS certification number675019

Contact & location

1101 E Lake St
Brownfield, TX 79316
Terry County
Phone
(806) 637-7561
ZIP code
79316 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
108
Residents per day
62.5 (58% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Legal name
Childress County Hospital District
Medicare certified since
January 22, 1992
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
2.27 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.25 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.55 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.47 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
1.88 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
55.8 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
80.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 14, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
39 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-04-14 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 2026-05-15
2026-04-14 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.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-04-14 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-04-14 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-04-14 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-04-14 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-04-14 Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
F0839 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-04-14 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-04-14 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-15
2025-11-25 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-11-26
2025-11-25 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-11-26
2025-02-11 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-11 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-11 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-11 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-11 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-11 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-11 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-11 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-11 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-02-11 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-21
2024-12-04 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 · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-11-27
2024-06-28 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-09
2024-05-21 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-21 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-01-09 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 2024-02-16
2024-01-09 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-16
2024-01-09 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 2024-02-16
2024-01-09 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-16
2024-01-09 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-16
2024-01-09 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-16
2024-01-09 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-16
2024-01-09 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-16
2024-01-09 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-16
2024-01-09 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-16
2024-01-09 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-16

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 $27,738 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-14Payment Denial5 days payment denial
2026-04-14Fine$13,070
2024-12-04Fine$14,668

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Spore, Scott (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Theora Management Systems INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Childress County Hospital District (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Chebib, Paul (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Childress County Hospital District (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Garcia, Raymond (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Holcomb, Holly (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Meridian LTC LTD (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Spore, Scott (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stratton, Emilee (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Theora Management Systems INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Holcomb, Holly (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Stratton, Emilee (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Britton, Carl (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Chebib, Paul (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Meridian LTC LTD (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Wolcott, Roger (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
SSS Holdings LP (organization)Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Holcomb, Holly (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Stratton, Emilee (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Chebib, Paul (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Garcia, Raymond (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Spore, Scott (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Chebib, Paul (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Garcia, Raymond (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Apex Secure Care Brownfield?

Apex Secure Care Brownfield has a 1-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 Apex Secure Care Brownfield have?

It has 108 certified beds and cares for about 63 residents per day.

Has Apex Secure Care Brownfield been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $27,738 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Apex Secure Care Brownfield?

(806) 637-7561. The facility is located at 1101 E Lake St, Brownfield, TX 79316.

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