Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home
Nursing Home · Big Spring, TX
CMS certification number675874
Contact & location
1809 N Hwy 87Big Spring, TX 79720
Howard County
- Phone
- (432) 268-8387
- ZIP code
- 79720 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day
- 145.2 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- State of Texas Veterans Land Board
- Chain
- Texvet (9 facilities, avg 2.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 26, 2001
- 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
- 3.58 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.69 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.64 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.25 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.05 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.6 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 32.1 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 7, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Infection control citations
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-08-07 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-08-07 | 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 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-03-27 | 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 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-26 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2024-12-18 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-12-19 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 2024-08-25 |
| 2023-12-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-05-19 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-19 | 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 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-19 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-03 |
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 $21,252 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-18 | Fine | $21,252 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Berkely, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Havens, Mark (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Care Inns of Texas-Temple LTD (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johanns, Kathy (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home?
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home has a 5-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 Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home have?
It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 145 residents per day.
Has Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $21,252 in the last three years.
Who owns Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home?
It is part of Texvet 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 Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home?
(432) 268-8387. The facility is located at 1809 N Hwy 87, Big Spring, TX 79720.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.