Villages of Lake Highlands
8615 Lullwater Drive, Dallas, TX 75238 · (214) 221-0444
For profit - Corporation · 126 certified beds
Villages of Lake Highlands has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 3 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $29,022 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 16, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 16, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- 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 16, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 16, 2025 · 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 a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 1, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 13, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 13, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 28, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 16, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 24, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: 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.August 20, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.August 20, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 18, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 30, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $11,879August 28, 2025
- Fine of $8,976October 24, 2024
- Fine of $8,167April 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 | 4.48 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.76 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.4% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 126 |
| Average residents per day | 111.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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