The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat
3710 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79415 · (806) 763-4455
Government - Hospital district · 120 certified beds
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 6 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $26,949 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 June 4, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 4, 2026 · F0550 · 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.June 4, 2026 · F0804 · 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.June 4, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.June 4, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.June 4, 2026 · F0578 · 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.June 4, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 19 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 16, 2026 · F0550 · 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.June 16, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 16, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.March 1, 2026 · F0678 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 1, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 23, 2026 · F0880 · 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.August 22, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 22, 2025 · F0600 · 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.August 22, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.June 3, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.December 18, 2024 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.December 18, 2024 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 18, 2024 · F0812 · 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.September 12, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · 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.August 29, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.August 29, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 14, 2024 · F0677 · 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 3, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.May 3, 2024 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $11,782February 23, 2026
- Fine of $15,167August 22, 2025
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 | 3.00 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.26 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.08 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.66 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.8% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 111 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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