Balch Springs Nursing Home
4200 Shepard Lane, Balch Springs, TX 75180 · (972) 286-0335
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Balch Springs Nursing Home has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 5 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $28,012 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above 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 May 7, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.May 7, 2026 · F0551 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.May 7, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 7, 2026 · F0628 · 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.May 7, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 7, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 30, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 30, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.March 6, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 28, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 31, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 14, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 14, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $28,012March 30, 2026
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 | 2.72 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.63 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 56.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 72.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Madison on Marsh Carrollton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Carrollton Health and Rehabilitation Center Carrollton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Crestview Court Cedar Hill · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cedar Hill Healthcare Center Cedar Hill · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center Coppell · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Balch Springs Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.