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HomeTexasSouthern Specialty Rehab & Nursing

Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing

4320 W 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 794078067951774
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
144
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $67,291

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 144 certified beds with an average of 71.5 residents per day (50% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Apr 15, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $67,291 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.32 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 63.6% (high)

• Part of the Creative Solutions in Healthcare chain (149 facilities)

Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lubbock, Texas with 144 certified beds. It has been operating since 2004. The facility scored below average compared to Texas facilities.

Beds
144
Avg Residents/Day
71.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 30, 2004
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lubbock
Last Inspection
Apr 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
247.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (28)

F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Immediate Jeopardy

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Apr 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$67,291
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJun 13, 2024
$21,115
FineMay 24, 2023
$22,676
FineAug 24, 2025
$23,500

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.12 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.40 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.32 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.15 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
63.6%
RN Turnover
85.7%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2022
LUBBOCK I ENTERPRISES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2022
BLAKE, GARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
BLAKE, MALISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
MAK, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 17, 2021
HUGGINS, LINDAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing?▾
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing had any health inspection violations?▾
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 15, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $67,291 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing?▾
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing provides 3.32 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, 0.81 LPN hours, and 2.12 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 63.6%.
How many beds does Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing have?▾
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing has 144 certified beds with an average of 71.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 50% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Creative Solutions in Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing?▾
Yes, there are 13 other nursing homes in Lubbock, Texas with an average rating of 2.1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Lubbock nursing homes page.

Part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare

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