Memphis Convalescent Center
1415 North 18th Street, Memphis, TX 79245 · (806) 259-3566
Government - Hospital district · 72 certified beds
Memphis Convalescent Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 4 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $19,754 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 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 November 19, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 19, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.November 19, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 19, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.November 19, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.May 22, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.December 17, 2023 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 17, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.December 17, 2023 · F0607 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 17, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 17, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 17, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.October 17, 2023 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $19,754December 17, 2023
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 | 3.39 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.12 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 100% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day | 24.5 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Avir at Childress Childress · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Clarendon Nursing Home Clarendon · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Crowell Nursing Center Crowell · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Matador Health and Rehabilitation Center Matador · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Memphis Convalescent Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.