Mesa Springs Healthcare Center
Abilene, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675645) · 89 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,190
Phone: (325) 692-8080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center in Abilene, Texas has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center reports total nurse hours of 3.45 per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.48 per resident per day, and holds a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,190.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the CMS data reviewed for this facility.
About this facility
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Abilene, Texas (Taylor County), certified for 89 beds with an average daily census of 68.3 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 4, 1996, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mesa Springs holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, staffing rating of 1, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 4. The staffing rating of 1 stands out as notably low relative to the other components.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.45, with RN hours per resident per day of 0.48. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,190.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation was indicated in the data provided.
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 out of 5 — higher than this facility's individual overall rating. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: 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?
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Mesa Springs Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.45 per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day; the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5. Turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,190.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided 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 89 beds and has an average daily census of 68.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 4, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2), health inspection (3), quality measures (4), and staffing (1), each on a 1-5 scale reflecting different aspects of performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 3256928080 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3256928080 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675645?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.