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Sunflower Park Health Care

1803 Highway 243 East, Kaufman, TX 75142 · Kaufman County

For-profit · 92 certified beds · 53% occupancy · (972) 932-7776

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Sunflower Park Health Care reviews: what the government record shows

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Sunflower Park Health Care 2 out of 5 stars overall, below average. Its nurse staffing is 1% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 3 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
2 of 5 stars
Nurse staffing
3.24 hrs/resident/day (-1% vs TX median)
Antipsychotic drug use
6.5% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
Falls with major injury
2.7% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
Federal fines (3 yrs)
$190,538
Inspection findings
52 cited, 3 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 2 of 5 stars overall.
  • !Nurse staffing of 3.24 hrs/resident/day is below the Texas median of 3.27.
  • !Cited for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
  • !Has paid $190,538 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?

Touring in person? Our free nursing-home tour checklist has 30 questions to ask and the red flags to watch for, printable to take with you.

A plain-English read of this home's public record. Not advice — always visit in person.

Common questions about Sunflower Park Health Care

Is Sunflower Park Health Care a good nursing home?

Sunflower Park Health Care in Kaufman, Texas holds a 2 of 5 star CMS overall rating. Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.

How is Sunflower Park Health Care staffed?

Sunflower Park Health Care reports 3.24 nurse hours per resident per day, below the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.

Has Sunflower Park Health Care been fined or flagged for abuse?

Sunflower Park Health Care has paid approximately $190,538 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

3.24 nurse hours per resident per day. 1% below the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.24 hrs
RN
0.44 hrs
LPN
1.00 hrs
Aide
1.80 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 100% · RN turnover: 100%

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.

52
total findings
3
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
13
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0605 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0804 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

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

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 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 F0813 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0550 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    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 F0552 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0584 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 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 F0641 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0644 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 52 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.

6.5%
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 2026-09-05. 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
2.7%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3% · National median 2.8%
Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%
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
$190,538
Number of fines
2
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.