Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Athens, TX

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - Hospital district

CMS certification number675460

Contact & location

711 Lucas Drive
Athens, TX 75751
Henderson County
Phone
(903) 675-8538
ZIP code
75751 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
132
Residents per day
54.3 (41% occupied)
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Legal name
Fannin County Hospital Authority
Chain
Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities, avg 2.1★)
Medicare certified since
November 11, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.05 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.41 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.84 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.80 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.61 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
87.0 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
85.7 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 6, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
9 health · 11 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-11-13 Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
F0837 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-11-25
2025-05-06 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 2025-05-07
2024-03-27 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 2024-03-28
2024-03-27 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 2024-03-28
2024-03-27 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-27 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 2024-03-28
2024-03-27 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 2024-03-28
2023-02-15 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 2023-03-10
2023-02-15 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-10

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Fannin County Hospital Authority (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Athens I Enterprises, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Blake, Gary (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Edwards, Jonathan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mata, Kathryn (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Huggins, Linda (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Willig, Zachary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanderson, Clark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Holt, Erin (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Keeton, Wendy (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Kissling, Monica (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
McBean, Patricia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanderson, Clark (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Trompler, Kelly (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Athens I Enterprises, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Blake, Gary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Blake, Malisa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a 4-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 Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 54 residents per day.

Has Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare and is classified as government - hospital district. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

(903) 675-8538. The facility is located at 711 Lucas Drive, Athens, TX 75751.

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