Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation
Karnes City, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675306) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $125,523
Phone: (830) 780-3944 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 91.4%.
CMS records show Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation has 5 federal fines on record totaling $125,523.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Karnes City, Texas, certified for 120 beds with an average of 37.4 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bluebonnet holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.40, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 91.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $125,523.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
Bluebonnet is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should consult the full inspection history and quality measure detail on CMS Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bluebonnet accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star and nursing turnover of 91.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $125,523.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bluebonnet is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 37.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Bluebonnet has been certified since March 28, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Bluebonnet's ratings are 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8307803944 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8307803944 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675306?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.