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NORTHERN OAKS LIVING & REHABILITATION CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ABILENE, Texas)

2722 OLD ANSON RD, ABILENE, Texas 79603

Phone: 3256761677

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
76.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Taylor
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing1/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityTexas AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.420.44-0.02
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.073.42-0.34
CMS Staffing Rating1/51.9/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A50.8%-

Health Citation History

27 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-02Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-05Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-11-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Administration DeficienciesEmploy or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

16 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-22Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Construction DeficienciesMeet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-29Smoke DeficienciesInstall properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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