Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home
1809 N Hwy 87, Big Spring, TX 79720 · (432) 268-8387
For profit - Corporation · 160 certified beds
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 4 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $21,252 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 7, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.August 7, 2025 · F0583 · 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.August 7, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.August 7, 2025 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 7, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 27, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.February 26, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.December 18, 2024 · F0806 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 1, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $21,252December 18, 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 | 3.58 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.69 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.64 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.6% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Average residents per day | 145.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Big Spring Center for Skilled Care Big Spring · ★★★★★ 3 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 Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.