nursing home in Ballinger, TX
Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
2001 6th St, Ballinger, TX 76821 · (325) 365-5766
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 114-bed for-profit nursing home in Ballinger, Texas (Runnels County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 19, 2026) found 7 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 96.1% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 114
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Runnels County
- CMS Certification Number
- 675614
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.04 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.27 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.04 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.72 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 96.1% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 100% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 7 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 41 | 102 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 114 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 60 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 52.6% | 67.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.2% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| 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) | 31.1% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.7% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.8% | 3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.9% | 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) | 15.9% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 19.3% | 13.4% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 12, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 12, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Complaint | 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 February 20, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Complaint | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0914 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| November 21, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 21, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 13, 2024 |
| November 21, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 13, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Complaint | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 13, 2024 |
| September 21, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 22, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLINGER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2022 |
| BALLINGER II ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| BLAKE, GARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
| HRONEK, HOLDEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| MARTINEZ IRIZARRY, AXEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| HUGGINS, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
| WILLIG, ZACHARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| FRICKE, RHETT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2015 |
| ATWOOD, MARK Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BUNDRANT, BRADLY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DANKWORTH, MIKE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| FRICKE, RHETT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2015 |
| HUNTER, WILLIAM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| REASOR, TYLER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| STUDER, SCOTT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ZUNIGA, ELIZABETH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BALLINGER II ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
| BLAKE, GARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
| BLAKE, MALISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 3 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 Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 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 Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is at 2001 6th St, Ballinger, TX 76821. Phone: (325) 365-5766.
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.