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Reagan County Care Center

1300 North Main, Big Lake, TX 76932 · Reagan County

For-profit · 36 certified beds · 83% occupancy · (325) 884-5614

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Reagan County Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median.

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

4.78 nurse hours per resident per day. 46% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
4.78 hrs
RN
0.59 hrs
LPN
0.74 hrs
Aide
3.45 hrs

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.

12
total findings
0
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
9
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0851 · May 15, 2025Corrected Aug 1, 2025

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Administration Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 15, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 1, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0644 · Jan 14, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 27, 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 F0657 · May 15, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 1, 2025

    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 F0812 · May 15, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 1, 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 F0921 · Apr 4, 2024ComplaintCorrected May 31, 2024

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Environmental Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0637 · Apr 4, 2024ComplaintCorrected May 31, 2024

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Apr 4, 2024ComplaintCorrected May 31, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0656 · Apr 4, 2024ComplaintCorrected May 31, 2024

    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 F0761 · Apr 4, 2024ComplaintCorrected May 31, 2024

    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 12 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.

14.8%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is above the national median. Ask how the home decides to start these medications and how often it reviews them.

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
$123,755
Number of fines
19
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 independently operated, not part of a multi-facility chain.