Hillside Medical Lodge
Gatesville, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675201) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (254) 865-7575 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hillside Medical Lodge has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Hillside Medical Lodge reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 3.10, with registered nurse hours at 0.28 per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.7%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Hillside Medical Lodge has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Hillside Medical Lodge is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas, operating under a for-profit corporation ownership structure. The facility has been certified since November 1993 and maintains 128 certified beds, with an average of 111.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hillside Medical Lodge holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. The facility's four CMS star ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.10, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at 0.28. The nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 46.7%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials have been issued.
Hillside Medical Lodge is part of the Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars.
Note: this facility underwent an ownership change within the last 12 months. As a result, current CMS ratings may reflect data collected under the prior operator, and families should verify the most recent inspection and staffing records directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hillside Medical Lodge has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Hillside Medical Lodge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.10, with RN hours at 0.28, and nursing staff turnover is 46.7%. CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hillside Medical Lodge has 128 certified beds and an average of 111.3 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 Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on November 16, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Hillside Medical Lodge scores 3, 4, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (254) 865-7575 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (254) 865-7575 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675201?state=TX, noting that a recent ownership change may mean ratings reflect the prior operator.
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.