nursing home in Big Spring, TX
Big Spring Center for Skilled Care
3701 Wasson Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720 · (432) 606-5012
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- 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
Big Spring Center for Skilled Care at a glance
Big Spring Center for Skilled Care is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Big Spring, Texas (Howard 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 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 24, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,184.
Nursing staff turnover is 91.7% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- March 13, 2015
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Howard County
- CMS Certification Number
- 676380
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) | 3 / 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) | 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) | 3.43 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.34 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.28 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.97 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 91.7% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 88.9% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 3 | 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) | 4 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 39 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,184 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 61 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 50.5% | 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) | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.5% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.4% | 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) | 23.9% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15.4% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.5% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.5% | 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) | 14.6% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 19% | Better |
| 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) | 3.5% | 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 27 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 6, 2026 |
| April 24, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 6, 2026 |
| April 24, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 6, 2026 |
| April 24, 2026 Standard | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 6, 2026 |
| April 24, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 6, 2026 |
| April 24, 2026 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 6, 2026 |
| April 24, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 6, 2026 |
| March 31, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 31, 2025 Complaint | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 2, 2025 |
| February 27, 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 April 2, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 2, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2025 |
| October 11, 2024 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 12, 2024 |
| October 11, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 12, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 18, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 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 June 18, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 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 June 18, 2024 |
| March 19, 2024 Complaint | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| March 19, 2024 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| March 19, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| January 25, 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 January 26, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Standard | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| January 25, 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 January 26, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
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 $8,184 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | Fine | $8,184 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAKE, GARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| BLAKE, MALISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2014 |
| CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| HUGGINS, LINDA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Big Spring Center for Skilled Care's rating?
Big Spring Center for Skilled Care 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 Big Spring Center for Skilled Care receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Big Spring Center for Skilled Care 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 Big Spring Center for Skilled Care?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Big Spring Center for Skilled Care and how do I contact it?
Big Spring Center for Skilled Care is at 3701 Wasson Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720. Phone: (432) 606-5012.
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.