Big Spring Center For Skilled Care
Big Spring, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676380) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,184
Phone: (432) 606-5012 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Big Spring Center For Skilled Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating but only a 1-star staffing rating.
Big Spring Center For Skilled Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including just 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a high nursing staff turnover rate of 91.7%, resulting in a 1-star CMS staffing rating.
CMS records show Big Spring Center For Skilled Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,184.00 and 0 payment denials; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Big Spring Center For Skilled Care is a for-profit nursing home in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 60.6 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 13, 2015, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star. The 1-star staffing rating reflects total nurse staffing of 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 91.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,184.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
Big Spring Center For Skilled Care is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.1 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should consult CMS Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, staffing details, and quality measure data before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Big Spring Center For Skilled Care has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.43 hours per resident per day, with only 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 91.7%, giving it a 1-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,184.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 60.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which includes 149 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 13, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 4, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4326065012 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 4326065012 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676380?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.