Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home
Big Spring, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675874) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,252
Phone: (432) 268-8387 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home reports 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.6%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $21,252.00 for Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home is a 160-bed nursing facility in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, with an average of 145.2 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on March 26, 2001.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality measures.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 33.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $21,252.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Texvet chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, with 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 33.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $21,252.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 160 beds with an average of 145.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Texvet chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on March 26, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 3, 5, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4322688387 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4322688387 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 record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675874?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.