Big Spring Center for Skilled Care
Nursing Home · Big Spring, TX
CMS certification number676380
Contact & location
3701 Wasson RDBig Spring, TX 79720
Howard County
- Phone
- (432) 606-5012
- ZIP code
- 79720 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 60.6 (51% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Big Spring I Enterprises, LLC
- Chain
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities, avg 2.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 13, 2015
- 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
- 3.43 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.34 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.28 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.97 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 91.7 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 88.9 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 3 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 24, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 3 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-24 | 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 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2025-03-31 | 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 2025-04-30 |
| 2025-03-31 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-30 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-27 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2024-10-11 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-12 |
| 2024-10-11 | 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 2024-10-12 |
| 2024-05-14 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-14 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-14 | 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 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-03-19 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-20 |
| 2024-03-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-20 |
| 2024-03-19 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-20 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-26 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-26 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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 2024-01-26 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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 2024-01-26 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-26 |
| 2024-01-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-26 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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 2024-01-26 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-26 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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 2024-01-26 |
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Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,184 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-14 | Fine | $8,184 |
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 Big Spring Center for Skilled Care?
Big Spring Center for Skilled Care has a 3-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 Big Spring Center for Skilled Care have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 61 residents per day.
Has Big Spring Center for Skilled Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,184 in the last three years.
Who owns Big Spring Center for Skilled Care?
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 Big Spring Center for Skilled Care?
(432) 606-5012. The facility is located at 3701 Wasson RD, 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.