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Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab

315 East 19th Street, Dallas, TX 75238 · Dallas County

For-profit · 280 certified beds · 62% occupancy · (214) 355-3300

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Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab reviews: what the government record shows

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab 1 out of 5 stars overall, much below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 4 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

Updated September 2026 from the latest CMS data release. Ellery Care shows the government's own inspection and safety record, not consumer reviews.

At a glance

CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Nurse staffing
3.36 hrs/resident/day (+3% vs TX median)
Antipsychotic drug use
7.1% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
Falls with major injury
2% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
Federal fines (3 yrs)
$58,149
Inspection findings
53 cited, 4 immediate-jeopardy
Federal abuse-warning flag
No

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05.

What this means for your family

Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.

Strengths

  • ✓Nurse staffing of 3.36 hrs/resident/day is at or above the Texas median of 3.27.

Concerns

  • !CMS rates it just 1 of 5 stars overall.
  • !Cited for 4 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
  • !Has paid $58,149 in federal fines in roughly the last three years.

Questions to ask on your visit

  • ·Can we see the most recent inspection report and the plan of correction?

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Common questions about Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab

Is Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab a good nursing home?

Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab in Dallas, Texas holds a 1 of 5 star CMS overall rating. Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.

How is Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab staffed?

Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab reports 3.36 nurse hours per resident per day, at or above the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.

Has Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab been fined or flagged for abuse?

Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab has paid approximately $58,149 in federal fines in roughly the last three years, and does not currently carry a federal abuse-warning flag.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. 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.

TX median 3.27

3.36 nurse hours per resident per day. 3% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.36 hrs
RN
0.42 hrs
LPN
0.81 hrs
Aide
2.13 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 64% · RN turnover: 64.3%

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.

53
total findings
4
immediate jeopardy
1
caused actual harm
35
from complaints
  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Dec 11, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 30, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0627 · Sep 19, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 20, 2025

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0657 · Mar 31, 2026Corrected Apr 1, 2026

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0677 · Mar 31, 2026Corrected Apr 1, 2026

    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 F0804 · Mar 31, 2026Corrected Apr 1, 2026

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0809 · Mar 31, 2026Corrected Apr 1, 2026

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Mar 31, 2026Corrected Apr 1, 2026

    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 26, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 27, 2026

    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 F0656 · Mar 31, 2026Corrected Apr 1, 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 F0695 · Mar 31, 2026Corrected Apr 1, 2026

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 53 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.

7.1%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

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 2026-09-05. See the Texas study

Preventable harm

Two injuries that good staffing and attentive care are meant to prevent: serious falls and pressure ulcers (bedsores). These are the outcomes families fear most, and they rarely appear on referral sites. Lower is better on both.

Falls with major injury
2%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3% · National median 2.8%
Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3.3% · National median 4.2%

The serious-fall rate here is at or below the Texas median, a reassuring sign for how closely the home supervises residents.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay falls and pressure-ulcer measures, period 2025Q2-2026Q1, retrieved 2026-09-05. Texas falls study · bedsore 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.

Total fines
$58,149
Number of fines
5
Payment denials
0

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the most-fined homes in Texas

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - limited liability company). It is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.1 stars.