Slaton Care Center
Slaton, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675496) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $23,491
Phone: (806) 828-6268 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Slaton Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Slaton Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.84 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 star. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Slaton Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $23,491.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Slaton Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas. The facility is certified for 120 beds and, per CMS data, has an average daily census of about 40.5 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so its current CMS ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Slaton Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and a staffing rating of 1. The staffing rating of 1 reflects reported total nurse staffing of approximately 2.84 hours per resident per day, including about 0.23 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the supplied data.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $23,491.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation is indicated in the supplied data for Slaton Care Center.
Slaton Care Center is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.1 across the chain — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star overall rating. Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects a specific data vintage that may not capture the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Slaton Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.84 hours per resident per day, with about 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 1-star staffing rating; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $23,491.00 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?
It is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of about 40.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities with an average rating of 2.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
CMS records show it was first approved on June 9, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 1, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like rehabilitation; contact the facility at (806) 828-6268 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at (806) 828-6268 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675496?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.