Methodist Transitional Care Center-Desoto LLC
109 Methodist Way, Desoto, TX 75115 · Dallas County
For-profit · 100 certified beds · 73% occupancy · (281) 419-5520
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Methodist Transitional Care Center-Desoto LLC 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 4 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
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.
4.34 nurse hours per resident per day. 33% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 54.6% · RN turnover: 40%
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 F0693 · Dec 10, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 11, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0576 · Dec 5, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 6, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0565 · Jun 27, 2025Corrected Jun 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0686 · Jun 27, 2025Corrected Jun 28, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jun 27, 2025Corrected Jun 28, 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 F0609 · Dec 10, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 11, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0694 · Dec 10, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 11, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Dec 5, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 6, 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
- Potential for harmTag F0677 · Jun 27, 2025Corrected Jun 28, 2025
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 F0880 · Jun 27, 2025Corrected Jun 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 27 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Hmg Healthcare chain (33 facilities), chain average overall rating 3.2★.