nursing home in Fairfield, TX

Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

420 Moody St, Fairfield, TX 75840 · (903) 389-1236

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★1
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

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

Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 101-bed government nursing home in Fairfield, Texas (Freestone 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 3.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (December 18, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 96.7% per year (state average 55.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Government - Hospital District
Beds
101
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
December 14, 2006
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Freestone County
CMS Certification Number
676123

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.7 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 51.9 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.7 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility3.09 hrsTexas average3.39 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.09 hrs3.39 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.39 hrs0.43 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.66 hrs2.01 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.78 hrs2.98 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)96.7%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)111Worse

Inspections

This facility2Texas 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)299Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)043Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1810280.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Texas 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)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$44,141$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)021Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds101113107
Average residents per day697686
Occupancy68.6%67.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility7.3%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)7.3%3.3%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.2%3.8%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)15.2%9.6%15.4%Average
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)18.9%15.8%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)13.8%14%14.1%Average
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)0%3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.4%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)15.7%18%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)18.9%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

This facility2.7%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)2.7%1.5%1.6%Worse
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)100%88.9%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
December 18, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 29, 2026
December 18, 2025
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 19, 2025
December 18, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 19, 2025
July 28, 2025
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 July 29, 2025
July 28, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 29, 2025
September 26, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 1, 2024
September 26, 2024
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 23, 2024
September 26, 2024
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 25, 2024
September 26, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0917
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 25, 2024
September 26, 2024
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 25, 2024
September 26, 2024
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 September 25, 2024
September 26, 2024
Fire safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 25, 2024
September 26, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 27, 2024
September 26, 2024
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 27, 2024
September 26, 2024
Complaint
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 August 21, 2024
September 26, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2024
August 14, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 15, 2024
August 14, 2024
Complaint
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 August 15, 2024
July 26, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0929
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 22, 2024
July 26, 2023
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 22, 2024
July 26, 2023
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 15, 2023
July 26, 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 August 15, 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.

NameRoleShareSince
LIBERTY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%05/01/2022
BLAKE, GARY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022
FAIRFIELD I ENTERPRISES, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022
LEWIS, BETTY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/11/2025
WHITE, DARRYL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/11/2025
WILLIG, ZACHARY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
HUGGINS, LINDA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022
STRATTON, CHARLES
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2005
FREGIA, MILTON
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE05/07/2022
GARDNER, SHANNON
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE08/22/2022
GARDZINA, MARGARET
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE02/26/2024
HENRY, PAUL
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE05/09/2009
STRATTON, CHARLES
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2005
BLAKE, GARY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022
BLAKE, MALISA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022
FAIRFIELD I ENTERPRISES, LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Fairfield Nursing & 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 Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

It is government - hospital district and part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?

Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is at 420 Moody St, Fairfield, TX 75840. Phone: (903) 389-1236.

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.