Prairie House Living Center
1301 Mesa Dr, Plainview, TX 79072 · (806) 293-4855
Government - Hospital district · 121 certified beds
Prairie House Living Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 12 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 26, 2026 found 12 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.February 26, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.February 26, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 26, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 26, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.February 26, 2026 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.February 26, 2026 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.February 26, 2026 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 26, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedFebruary 26, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.February 26, 2026 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.February 26, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 11, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 2.97 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.33 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.01 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.63 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 26.7% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 121 |
| Average residents per day | 81.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Plainview Healthcare Center Plainview · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Twin Oaks Manor Booker · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Caprock Nursing & Rehabilitation Borger · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Borger Borger · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Mesa View Senior Living Canadian · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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