Slaton Care Center
Nursing Home · Slaton, TX
CMS certification number675496
Contact & location
630 S 19ThSlaton, TX 79364
Lubbock County
- Phone
- (806) 828-6268
- ZIP code
- 79364 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 40.5 (34% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Slaton I Enterprises, LLC
- Chain
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities, avg 2.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 9, 1995
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.84 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.23 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.77 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.53 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 7 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | 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 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-01-29 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-09-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2023-08-03 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-03 | 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 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-08-03 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-08-03 | 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 2023-08-07 |
| 2023-08-03 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-08-03 | 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 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-08-03 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-27 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $23,491 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-01 | Fine | $23,491 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blake, Gary (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blake, Malisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Creative Solutions in Healthcare INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huggins, Linda (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Slaton Care Center?
Slaton Care 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 Slaton Care Center have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 41 residents per day.
Has Slaton Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $23,491 in the last three years.
Who owns Slaton Care Center?
It is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare 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 Slaton Care Center?
(806) 828-6268. The facility is located at 630 S 19Th, Slaton, TX 79364.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.