Big Spring Center for Skilled Care
3701 Wasson Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720 · (432) 606-5012
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Big Spring Center for Skilled Care has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 4 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,184 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 April 24, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.April 24, 2026 · F0813 · 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.April 24, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 24, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 24, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.March 31, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.March 31, 2025 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.October 11, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.October 11, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 14, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 14, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 14, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 19, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.March 19, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 19, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,184May 14, 2024
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 | 3.43 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.34 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.28 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 91.7% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 60.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home Big Spring · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Parkview Skilled Care and Rehabilitation Big Spring · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Permian Residential Care Center Andrews · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Focused Care at Crane Crane · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Focused Care at Fort Stockton Fort Stockton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Big Spring Center for Skilled Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.