Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
711 Lucas St, Athens, TX 75751 · Henderson County
Government · 132 certified beds · 41% occupancy · (903) 675-8538
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 stars overall — above average. Its nurse staffing is 7% below the Texas median.
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.
3.05 nurse hours per resident per day. 7% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 87% · RN turnover: 85.7%
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 F0837 · Nov 13, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 25, 2025
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Administration Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0693 · May 6, 2025Corrected May 7, 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 F0584 · Mar 27, 2024Corrected Mar 28, 2024
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 F0644 · Mar 27, 2024Corrected Mar 28, 2024
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 F0655 · Mar 27, 2024Corrected Mar 28, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0689 · Mar 27, 2024Corrected Mar 28, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0692 · Mar 27, 2024Corrected Mar 28, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Feb 15, 2023Corrected Mar 10, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Minimal harmTag F0732 · Feb 15, 2023Corrected Mar 10, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Showing the 9 most recent and serious of 9 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain (149 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.2★.