Slaton Care Center

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 1, 2025 from $23,469 to $23,491.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• 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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 1, 2025 from $23,075 to $23,469.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 1, 2025 from $35,500 to $23,075.

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 December 5, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

• Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 December 5, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0803 2 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 December 5, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0912 2 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

• Citation K0521. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS has cited this home for K0521 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation K0791. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 27, 2025.

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CMS fine of $23,491 on May 1, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0800. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2025.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.

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 13, 2024.

• Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0521. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• 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.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 28, 2023 from $7,901 to $8,187.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2023.

• 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 August 4, 2023.

• Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2023.

• 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 August 4, 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 August 4, 2023.

• Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.

• Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2023.

• Citation K0200. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2023.

• Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2023.

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