Yes. Federal inspectors cited 10 deficiencies against Lamun-lusk-sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring, Texas at its most recent standard inspection on 2024-07-11. 1 finding has been recorded at the immediate-jeopardy level, the most serious CMS uses, meaning a resident was placed in immediate danger. Medicare has fined it 1 time, totalling $21,252. Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall.
5 / 5Medicare overall rating
160certified beds
10deficiencies at the last inspection
1immediate-jeopardy findings on record
0actual-harm findings on record
1federal fines, $21,252
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.1
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.0
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.19
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
Most recent
The last 20 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2025-03-27 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2025-02-26 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0806 · 2024-12-18 · from a complaint · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
K
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 · F0578 · 2024-07-11 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2024-07-11 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2024-07-11 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
E
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · F0908 · 2024-07-11 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
E
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 · F0585 · 2024-07-11 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2024-07-11 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0758 · 2024-07-11 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0760 · 2024-07-11 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
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 · F0761 · 2024-07-11 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
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 · F0842 · 2024-07-11 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
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 · F0600 · 2023-12-01 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0656 · 2023-05-19 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
E
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 · F0578 · 2023-05-19 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0644 · 2023-05-19 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0758 · 2023-05-19 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2022-03-24 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2022-03-24 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
D
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below5 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles3 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are5 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home5 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS3.58357
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year33.6%
Penalties
What Medicare has fined this home
FinesCivil money penalties imposed by CMS1
Total fined$21,252
Payment denials and other penaltiesMedicare refusing to pay for new admissions is the usual one1
Ownership
Who owns Lamun-lusk-sanchez Texas State Veterans Home
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
Owner
Role
Share
Since
JOHANNS, KATHY
Individual
NOT APPLICABLE
since 11/30/2018
BERKELY, JOHN
Individual
NOT APPLICABLE
since 11/30/2018
HAVENS, MARK
Individual
NOT APPLICABLE
since 11/30/2018
CARE INNS OF TEXAS-TEMPLE LTD
Organization
NOT APPLICABLE
since 11/30/2018
Part of the TEXVET group.
Nearby
Other licensed providers within six miles
Listed by distance. Nobody paid to appear here and the order is not for sale.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 675874. Figures reproduce the state’s own totals and are not re-aggregated. Methodology · Report a correction