Slaton Care Center
630 S 19th, Slaton, TX 79364 · Lubbock County
For-profit · 120 certified beds · 34% occupancy · (806) 828-6268
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Slaton Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall — above average. Its nurse staffing is 13% 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.
2.84 nurse hours per resident per day. 13% below the Texas median of 3.27.
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 F0812 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 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 F0695 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 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 F0803 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Minimal harmTag F0912 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Sep 12, 2024Corrected Sep 13, 2024
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 F0804 · Sep 12, 2024Corrected Sep 13, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0800 · Jan 29, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Sep 12, 2024Corrected Sep 13, 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
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 20 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★.