Big Spring Center For Skilled Care
3701 Wasson Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720 · Howard County
For-profit · 120 certified beds · 51% occupancy · (432) 606-5012
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Big Spring Center For Skilled Care 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median.
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.
3.43 nurse hours per resident per day. 5% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 91.7% · RN turnover: 88.9%
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.
- Potential for harmTag F0813 · Apr 24, 2026Corrected Jun 6, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0644 · Apr 24, 2026Corrected Jun 6, 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 F0690 · Apr 24, 2026Corrected Jun 6, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Apr 24, 2026Corrected Jun 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0585 · Feb 27, 2025Corrected Apr 2, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Feb 27, 2025Corrected Apr 2, 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 F0880 · Feb 27, 2025Corrected Apr 2, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0607 · Mar 31, 2025ComplaintCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0625 · Mar 31, 2025ComplaintCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0645 · Feb 27, 2025Corrected Apr 2, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 27 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain (149 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.2★.