Apex Secure Care Brownfield
1101 E Lake St, Brownfield, TX 79316 · (806) 637-7561
For profit - Partnership · 108 certified beds
Apex Secure Care Brownfield has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 10 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $27,738 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · 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 April 14, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 14, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 14, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.April 14, 2026 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 14, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.April 14, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.April 14, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.April 14, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.April 14, 2026 · F0839 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.April 14, 2026 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.April 14, 2026 · F0924 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- 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.November 25, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.November 25, 2025 · F0842 · 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.December 4, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.June 28, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 21, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 21, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 21, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,070April 14, 2026
- Fine of $14,668December 4, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 5 daysStarting May 13, 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 | 2.27 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.25 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.55 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.47 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.8% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 108 |
| Average residents per day | 62.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Farwell Care and Rehabilitation Center Farwell · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Focused Care at Lamesa Lamesa · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Apex Secure Care Brownfield on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.