Mesquite Post Acute Care
Lubbock, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676163) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $132,185
Phone: (806) 795-4368 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Mesquite Post Acute Care an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
Mesquite Post Acute Care reports total nurse staffing of 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 79.7%.
Mesquite Post Acute Care has 3 federal fines on record totaling $132,185.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Mesquite Post Acute Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lubbock, Texas, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure since first approval on January 27, 2008. The facility is certified for 120 beds, with an average of 62.2 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mesquite Post Acute Care holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.94, with RN hours per resident per day of 0.25. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 79.7%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $132,185.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the data provided for this listing.
Mesquite Post Acute Care is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent reporting period provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mesquite Post Acute Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 79.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $132,185.00 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 Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Mesquite Post Acute Care is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 62.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, limited liability company that is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 27, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at (806) 795-4368 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (806) 795-4368 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676163?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.