Cornerstone Gardens Llp
763 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 76505 · Bell County
For-profit · 130 certified beds · 79% occupancy · (254) 771-5950
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Cornerstone Gardens Llp 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is at or above 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.
3.75 nurse hours per resident per day. 15% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 51.5% · RN turnover: 50%
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 F0550 · May 29, 2025Corrected Jun 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · May 29, 2025Corrected Jun 29, 2025
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · May 29, 2025Corrected Jun 13, 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 F0677 · May 29, 2025Corrected Jun 13, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · May 29, 2025Corrected Jun 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 29, 2025Corrected Jun 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0684 · Apr 27, 2024Corrected Apr 28, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0697 · Apr 27, 2024Corrected Apr 28, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Apr 27, 2024Corrected May 10, 2024
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 F0550 · Apr 27, 2024Corrected May 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 15 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is for-profit (for profit - individual). It is independently operated, not part of a multi-facility chain.