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Hays Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

1900 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Hays County

For-profit · 116 certified beds · 80% occupancy · (512) 396-1888

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Hays Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 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

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

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.

TX median 3.27

3.27 nurse hours per resident per day. About the Texas median.

Total nurse
3.27 hrs
RN
0.46 hrs
LPN
0.96 hrs
Aide
1.85 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 37.9% · RN turnover: 22.2%

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.

26
total findings
2
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
7
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0558 · Mar 5, 2026Corrected Mar 28, 2026

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0584 · Mar 5, 2026Corrected Mar 20, 2026

    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.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0677 · Mar 5, 2026Corrected Mar 22, 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 F0812 · Mar 5, 2026Corrected Mar 28, 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 F0880 · Mar 5, 2026Corrected Mar 27, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0810 · Mar 5, 2026Corrected Mar 28, 2026

    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0550 · Jan 16, 2025Corrected Jan 23, 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 F0679 · Jan 16, 2025Corrected Jan 23, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0756 · Jan 16, 2025Corrected Jan 17, 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

  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · Jan 16, 2025Corrected Jan 31, 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

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 26 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.

5%
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 2026-08-09. 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.

Total fines
$8,226
Number of fines
1
Payment denials
0

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 - corporation). It is part of the The Ensign Group chain, which operates 346 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.