nursing home in Hico, TX

Hico Nursing and Rehabilitation

712 North Railroad Avenue, Hico, TX 76457 · (254) 796-2111

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★1
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Hico Nursing and Rehabilitation at a glance

Hico Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 80-bed for-profit nursing home in Hico, Texas (Hamilton County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.7.

Its most recent standard health inspection (December 3, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $31,552.

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
80
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority
Medicare-certified since
March 29, 1995
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Hamilton County
CMS Certification Number
675468

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 51.9 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.7 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility2Texas average1U.S. average1
Administrators who left in the past year: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)211Worse

Inspections

This facility0Texas average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)099Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)043Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)116.810280.6Worse

Penalties

This facility1Texas average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$31,552$44,141$30,972Average
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)121Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds80113107
Average residents per day297686
Occupancy36.1%67.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4.7%Texas average3.3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)4.7%3.3%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)7.3%3.8%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)16.4%9.6%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%0.8%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.3%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)12.2%15.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)4.5%14%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)2.7%3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)1.1%2.4%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)29.5%18%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)12.5%13.4%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)97.1%98%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)95.3%96.6%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility2.6%Texas average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)2.6%1.5%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)85.1%88.9%82%Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
December 3, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 17, 2025
December 3, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 17, 2025
December 3, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
C
No harm, widespread
No revisit needed
May 14, 2025
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 19, 2025
February 18, 2025
Complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 18, 2025
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 18, 2025
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
September 12, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 21, 2025
September 12, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 21, 2025
September 12, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 21, 2025
September 12, 2024
Fire safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 21, 2025
September 12, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
C
No harm, widespread
Waiver has been granted
September 12, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 13, 2024
September 12, 2024
Standard
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 13, 2024
September 12, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 13, 2024
September 12, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 13, 2024
September 12, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 13, 2024
September 12, 2024
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 13, 2024
March 7, 2024
Complaint · Infection control
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected March 22, 2024
March 7, 2024
Complaint · Infection control
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected March 22, 2024
March 7, 2024
Complaint · Infection control
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected March 22, 2024
March 7, 2024
Complaint · Infection control
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 24, 2024
March 7, 2024
Complaint · Infection control
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 22, 2024
March 7, 2024
Complaint · Infection control
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 27, 2024
November 1, 2023
Complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 15, 2023
July 19, 2023
Fire safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 31, 2023
July 19, 2023
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 31, 2023
July 19, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected July 20, 2023
July 19, 2023
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 24, 2023
July 19, 2023
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 24, 2023
July 19, 2023
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 24, 2023
July 19, 2023
Standard
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 24, 2023
July 19, 2023
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 24, 2023
July 19, 2023
Standard
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected July 24, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $31,552 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
March 7, 2024Fine$31,552

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BYROM, DAVID
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2022
CORYELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2022
TICKNOR ENTERPRISES HICO, LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2022
TICKNOR, GREGORY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2022
ELLIS, RONALD
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hico Nursing and Rehabilitation's rating?

Hico Nursing and Rehabilitation has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.

How many inspection citations did Hico Nursing and Rehabilitation receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Hico Nursing and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Hico Nursing and Rehabilitation?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Hico Nursing and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?

Hico Nursing and Rehabilitation is at 712 North Railroad Avenue, Hico, TX 76457. Phone: (254) 796-2111.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.