Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-08 · Fire 2025-08-08
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Odessa, TX
Buena Vida Nursing And Rehab Odessa
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $8,724 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3800 Englewood Ln, Odessa, TX
(432) 362-2583
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
117
Certified beds
Average residents
83
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Creative Solutions In Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1993-04-29
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.31
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.68
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.95
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.32
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.1
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
2.1
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.1%
2.9 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.9%
2.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.0% |
3.3%
1.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.2% |
2.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.4% |
3.3%
2.9 pts better
|
5.4%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.0% |
18.9%
2.9 pts better
|
19.6%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 3.2% |
10.8%
7.6 pts better
|
16.7%
13.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.1% |
15.4%
0.3 pts better
|
16.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.7% |
16.1%
2.4 pts better
|
14.9%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.5%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
0.8%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.7% |
15.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.5% |
4.2%
2.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
89.7%
10.3 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.0% |
12.0%
2 pts worse
|
12.0%
2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
88.0%
12 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.8% |
25.9%
1.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-06-27 · Fire 2024-06-27
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-05-31 · Fire 2023-05-31
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-09-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-09-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-07
C · Minimal harm
2024-06-27
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-31
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-31
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
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.
Corrected 2023-07-15
C · Minimal harm
2023-05-31
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-11-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-06
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-11-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-06
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-11-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-09
K · Immediate jeopardy
2025-04-06
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-31
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-07-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-31
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-31
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-31
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-20
F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-04-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,724
2025-04-06
Fine
Fine · fine $8,724
Fine
Ownership
West Wharton County Hospital District
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Blake, Gary
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Blake, Malisa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Huggins, Linda
Corporate Director · Individual
Odessa I Enterprises LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Thompson, Johnny
Corporate Officer · Individual
Willig, Zachary
Corporate Director · Individual
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