South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation
3808 S Central Expwy, Dallas, TX 75215 · Dallas County
For-profit · 91 certified beds · 80% occupancy · (214) 428-2851
South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation reviews: what the government record shows
The U.S. government (CMS) rates South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, much below average. Its nurse staffing is 32% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 5 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
- 2.23 hrs/resident/day (-32% vs TX median)
- Antipsychotic drug use
- 6.8% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
- Falls with major injury
- 1.2% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
- Federal fines (3 yrs)
- $272,139
- Inspection findings
- 61 cited, 5 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.
Concerns
- !CMS rates it just 1 of 5 stars overall.
- !Nurse staffing of 2.23 hrs/resident/day is below the Texas median of 3.27.
- !Cited for 5 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
- !Has paid $272,139 in federal fines in roughly the last three years.
Questions to ask on your visit
- ·How many residents does each nurse and aide care for on the day, evening, and overnight shifts?
- ·Can we see the most recent inspection report and the plan of correction?
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Common questions about South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation
Is South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation a good nursing home?
South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation staffed?
South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation reports 2.23 nurse hours per resident per day, below the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.
Has South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined or flagged for abuse?
South Dallas Nursing & Rehabilitation has paid approximately $272,139 in federal fines in roughly the last three years, and does not currently carry a federal abuse-warning flag.
CMS quality ratings
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.
2.23 nurse hours per resident per day. 32% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff 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 F0576 · Dec 16, 2025Corrected Dec 23, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0727 · Dec 16, 2025Corrected Dec 23, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Dec 16, 2025Corrected Dec 23, 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 F0801 · Dec 5, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 6, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Dec 5, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 6, 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 F0908 · Dec 5, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 6, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Apr 8, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 4, 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 F0812 · Apr 8, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 4, 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 F0925 · Apr 8, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 4, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0645 · Dec 16, 2025Corrected Dec 23, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 61 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 2026-09-05. 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.
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.
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 independently operated, not part of a multi-facility chain.