Mesa Springs Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · Abilene, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number675645

Contact & location

7171 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
Taylor County
Phone
(325) 692-8080
ZIP code
79606 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
89
Residents per day
68.3 (77% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Eastland Memorial Hospital District
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
December 4, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
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 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
3.45 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.48 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.94 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.02 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.00 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 19, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Infection control citations
6
Citations on record (3 years)
33 health · 13 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-15 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 2026-05-08
2026-03-19 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-03-19 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-03-19 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-03-19 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 2026-05-08
2026-03-19 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 2026-05-08
2026-03-19 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-03-19 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		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-03-19 Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
F0944 · Administration Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-03-19 Provide training in compliance and ethics.
F0946 · Administration Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2025-06-06 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-30
2025-06-06 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 2025-06-30
2025-01-16 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-16 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-16 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 · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-16 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-16 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-16 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-16 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-16 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-16 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 2025-01-17
2024-11-21 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-06-25 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-28
2024-06-25 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-28
2023-11-30 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 · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-11-30 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 2023-12-01
2023-10-12 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-10-13
2023-10-12 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 2023-10-13
2023-10-12 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-13
2023-10-12 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-13
2023-10-12 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 2023-10-13
2023-10-12 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 2023-10-13

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 $8,190 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-10-12Fine$8,190

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Eastland Memorial Hospital District (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Forrest Hill Healthcare, INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McGrew, Pamela (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McKnight, Maxey (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rio Mesa Health Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
The Ensign Group INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Stephen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
McGrew, Pamela (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
McKnight, Maxey (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Forrest Hill Healthcare, INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McGrew, Pamela (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McKnight, Maxey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?

Mesa Springs Healthcare Center has a 2-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 Mesa Springs Healthcare Center have?

It has 89 certified beds and cares for about 68 residents per day.

Has Mesa Springs Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,190 in the last three years.

Who owns Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?

It is part of The Ensign Group 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 Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?

(325) 692-8080. The facility is located at 7171 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606.

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