Big Spring, TX

Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $21,252 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies

1809 N Hwy 87, Big Spring, TX

(432) 268-8387

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

160

Certified beds

Average residents

141

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Texvet

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2001-03-26

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

9 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.70

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.44 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.61

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.95 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.20

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.01 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.52

All reported nurse hours · state 3.40 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.32

RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.00

Weekend nurse staffing · state 2.99 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.51

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.34 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.94

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.71

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.02

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

54%

Annual RN turnover · state 52% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

44%

Annual nurse turnover · state 52% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,527

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

43.92

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9970

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

3.35

Performance 50.00% · Measure score 3.35 · Achievement 3.35 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.44

Baseline 4.31 hours · Performance 4.62 hours · Measure score 5.44 · Achievement 5.44 · Improvement 1.61

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays 12 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 2 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 34 · Denominator 34
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 34
Discharge self-care score 58.33%
53.69%
4.6 pts better
Numerator 14 · Denominator 24
Discharge mobility score 33.33%
50.94%
17.6 pts worse
Numerator 8 · Denominator 24
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 34 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 4 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 136
Staff flu vaccination coverage 11.51%
42%
30.5 pts worse
Numerator 84 · Denominator 730
Discharge function score 54.17%
56.45%
2.3 pts worse
Numerator 13 · Denominator 24
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.4
2.1
1.7 pts better
1.9
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.4 · Observed 0.3 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.6
2.1
1.5 pts better
1.8
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.8%
97.1%
13.3 pts worse
93.4%
9.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 88.5% · Q2 86.6% · Q3 80.9% · Q4 79.3% · 4Q avg 83.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.0%
97.9%
3.9 pts worse
95.5%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.6%
3.3%
2.3 pts worse
3.3%
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 6.3% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
2.7%
2.7 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
3.3%
0.9 pts better
5.4%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 25.3%
18.9%
6.4 pts worse
19.6%
5.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.0% · Q2 21.5% · Q3 26.7% · Q4 29.3% · 4Q avg 25.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.9%
10.8%
2.1 pts worse
16.7%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 10.3% · Q3 13.0% · Q4 11.8% · 4Q avg 12.9% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 14.1%
15.4%
1.3 pts better
16.3%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.7% · Q2 9.9% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 14.6% · 4Q avg 14.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.4%
16.1%
1.7 pts better
14.9%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.3% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 16.8% · Q4 11.4% · 4Q avg 14.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.2%
0.5%
0.7 pts worse
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
0.8%
0.4 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.8%
15.0%
9.8 pts worse
19.8%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.3% · Q2 26.0% · Q3 17.6% · Q4 26.7% · 4Q avg 24.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
4.2%
2.4 pts better
5.1%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 39.9%
89.7%
49.8 pts worse
81.7%
41.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 64.9% · Q2 39.4% · Q3 36.8% · Q4 24.0% · 4Q avg 39.9%
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 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 22.9%
88.0%
65.1 pts worse
79.7%
56.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 22.9%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-07-11 · Fire 2024-07-11

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2023-05-19 · Fire 2023-05-19

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2022-03-24 · Fire 2022-03-24

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-04-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-04-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

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 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-26

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-03-18

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-18

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2024-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

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 2024-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

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 2024-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-12-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-07

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 2023-07-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

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 2023-07-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-07-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

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 2023-07-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-07-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

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 2023-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2023-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-31

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

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 2022-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-04-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$21,252 2024-12-18

Fine

Fine · fine $21,252

Fine

Ownership

Berkely, John

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-11-30
Care Inns Of Texas-Temple Ltd

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2018-11-30
Havens, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2018-11-30
Johanns, Kathy

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2018-11-30

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Overall
3 / 5
Health
3 / 5
Staffing
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Fines
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