Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-28 · Fire 2025-08-28
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Zapata, TX
Falcon Lake Nursing Home, LLC
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
200 Carla St, Zapata, TX
(956) 765-3040
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
59
Certified beds
Average residents
36
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2009-02-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.73
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.71
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.21
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.33
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.3 |
2.1
2.2 pts worse
|
1.9
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.2 |
2.1
2.1 pts worse
|
1.8
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.7% |
97.1%
0.6 pts better
|
93.4%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.0% |
97.9%
0.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.9% |
2.7%
0.8 pts better
|
11.4%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.2% |
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.4% |
18.9%
2.5 pts better
|
19.6%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.8% |
10.8%
12 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.1 pts worse
|
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 | 16.6% |
15.4%
1.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 30.3% |
16.1%
14.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
15.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.3% |
0.5%
2.8 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 9.1% |
0.8%
8.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.0% |
15.0%
2 pts better
|
19.8%
6.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.6% |
4.2%
0.6 pts better
|
5.1%
1.5 pts better
|
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 | 18.1% |
12.0%
6.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
6.1 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 rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.9% |
25.9%
5 pts worse
|
23.9%
7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-18 · Fire 2024-07-18
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-20 · Fire 2023-04-20
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-30
C · Minimal harm
2025-08-28
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-07-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-07-22
C · Minimal harm
2024-07-18
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-07-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-20
K344 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2023-06-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-20
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-06-05
C · Minimal harm
2023-04-20
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-30
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-30
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.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-07
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 2026-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-10-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-10-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-10-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-10-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-10-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
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 2025-10-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-26
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-14
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
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 2024-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-20
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-20
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 2023-06-05
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Falcon Lake Nursing Home, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Falcon Lake Nursing Home, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Garza, Carlos
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Garza, Sara
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Ireroa, Nicholas
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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