Balch Springs Nursing Home
4200 Shepherd Ln, Balch Springs, TX 75180 · Dallas County
For-profit · 120 certified beds · 60% occupancy · (972) 286-0335
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Balch Springs Nursing Home 2 out of 5 stars overall — below average. Its nurse staffing is 17% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
2.72 nurse hours per resident per day. 17% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 56.5% · RN turnover: 72.7%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0686 · Mar 30, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0656 · Mar 30, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0551 · May 7, 2026
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0583 · May 7, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0628 · May 7, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0644 · May 7, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 7, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Mar 6, 2025Corrected Apr 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0686 · Mar 6, 2025Corrected Apr 6, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0756 · Mar 6, 2025Corrected Apr 6, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 21 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Advanced Healthcare Solutions chain (29 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.9★.