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Ventana by Buckner

8301 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75201

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Ventana by Buckner is a nursing home in Dallas, Texas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(214) 758-8031
Last standard health inspection
March 18, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
72
Residents per day, on average
63.6
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Buckner Senior Living, INC.
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare

Fewer health citations than the Texas average (14 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.3 to 4.6 hours per resident per day.

  4. 3 citations

    Health inspection on March 18, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2026.

    • Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. 2 citations

    Health inspection on July 15, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0687. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate foot care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

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  8. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  10. 5 citations

    Health inspection on December 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0660. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.

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  11. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2025.

    • Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

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  12. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  13. 1 citation

    Health inspection on March 28, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2024.

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  14. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  15. 3 citations

    Health inspection on November 3, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.

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  16. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on November 3, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Ventana by Buckner last inspected?

CMS lists March 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Ventana by Buckner have?

CMS lists 14 health citations since November 3, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Ventana by Buckner been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Ventana by Buckner?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Ventana by Buckner a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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