Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
711 Lucas Drive, Athens, TX 75751 · (903) 675-8538
Government - Hospital district · 132 certified beds
Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 6 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 3, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.June 3, 2026 · F0553 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.June 3, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.June 3, 2026 · F0850 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 3, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.June 3, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 3, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.November 13, 2025 · F0837 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.05 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.84 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 87% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 132 |
| Average residents per day | 54.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Avir at Athens Athens · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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- Chandler Nursing Center Chandler · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Cedar Lake Nursing Center Malakoff · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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