nursing home in Rising Star, TX
Rising Star Nursing Center
411 S Miller, Rising Star, TX 76471 · (254) 643-6700
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Rising Star Nursing Center at a glance
Rising Star Nursing Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Rising Star, Texas (Eastland County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 5, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 48.6% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 28, 2000
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Eastland County
- CMS Certification Number
- 675832
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.78 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.66 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.46 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.08 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 48.6% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 24 | 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 | 60 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 35 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 57.7% | 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) | 3% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.8% | 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) | 19.2% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.2% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.6% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 21.7% | 18% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 32.9% | 13.4% | 19% | Worse |
| 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) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.2% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.3% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 5, 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 | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| December 5, 2025 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| December 5, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| December 5, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| August 9, 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 | Corrected August 22, 2024 |
| August 9, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 30, 2024 |
| August 9, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 30, 2024 |
| August 9, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 30, 2024 |
| August 9, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 30, 2024 |
| August 9, 2024 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 August 30, 2024 |
| August 9, 2024 Standard | 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 August 30, 2024 |
| June 22, 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 August 2, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 Standard | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 7, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 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 July 10, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 23, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONHAM, GUYLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| JK NEAL REALTY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| MCCULLOCH COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| NEAL, JOSEPH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| RISING STAR SENIOR CARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2020 |
| WHITTEN, GREGORY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2020 |
| JONES, TIMOTHY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| NEAL, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| WHITTEN, GREGORY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2020 |
| DERRICK, MICHELE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| KELTZ, TERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| RODDIE, KIRK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| SCHAFFNER, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| JONES, TIMOTHY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| DONHAM, GUYLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| NEAL, JOSEPH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| RISING STAR SENIOR CARE LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2020 |
| WHITTEN, GREGORY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rising Star Nursing Center's rating?
Rising Star Nursing Center has 4 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 Rising Star Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Rising Star Nursing 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 Rising Star Nursing Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Rising Star Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Rising Star Nursing Center is at 411 S Miller, Rising Star, TX 76471. Phone: (254) 643-6700.
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.