Rising Star Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Rising Star, TX
CMS certification number675832
Contact & location
411 S MillerRising Star, TX 76471
Eastland County
- Phone
- (254) 643-6700
- ZIP code
- 76471 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 34.6 (58% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- McCulloch County Hospital District
- Medicare certified since
- April 28, 2000
- 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
- 3.78 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.66 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.67 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.46 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.08 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.6 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 5, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 3 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-05 | 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 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-12-05 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-12-05 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2024-08-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-09 | 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 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-09 | 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 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-09 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-09 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2023-06-22 | 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 2023-07-07 |
| 2023-06-22 | 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 2023-06-23 |
| 2023-06-22 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-10 |
| 2023-06-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-11 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Donham, Guyle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| JK Neal Realty (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCulloch County Hospital District (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neal, Joseph (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rising Star Senior Care LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitten, Gregory (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jones, Timothy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neal, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitten, Gregory (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Derrick, Michele (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keltz, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Roddie, Kirk (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schaffner, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jones, Timothy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Donham, Guyle (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neal, Joseph (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rising Star Senior Care LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitten, Gregory (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Rising Star Nursing Center?
Rising Star Nursing 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 Rising Star Nursing Center have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 35 residents per day.
Has Rising Star Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Rising Star Nursing Center?
(254) 643-6700. The facility is located at 411 S Miller, Rising Star, TX 76471.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.