Cedar Lake Nursing Center
1611 W Royall Blvd., Malakoff, TX 75148
Cedar Lake Nursing Center is a nursing home in Malakoff, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (903) 489-1702
- Last standard health inspection
- September 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 90
- Residents per day, on average
- 52.4
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Fannin County Hospital Authority
- Chain
- Fannin County Hospital District
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Texas average (8 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was CEDAR LAKE NURSING HOME.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 10, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 September 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.
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 September 30, 2025.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 10, 2025
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 December 20, 2025.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 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. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.6 to 4.0 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on August 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 September 7, 2024.
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 September 7, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on July 12, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0576. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.
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 July 31, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2024
- CEDAR LAKE WELLNESS & REHABILITATION LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2026
- GARETZ, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2026
- HUMBLE, DOUGLASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2026
- SANNER, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
Questions
When was Cedar Lake Nursing Center last inspected?
CMS lists September 10, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Cedar Lake Nursing Center have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since July 12, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Cedar Lake Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Cedar Lake Nursing Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Cedar Lake Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.