Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing
Lubbock, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676028) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $36,652
Phone: (806) 795-1774 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing reports total nurse staffing of 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and a very high nursing staff turnover rate of 98.7%.
CMS records show Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing has 2 federal fines totaling $36,652.00 and no payment denials on record; no abuse icon or Special Focus designation is noted in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lubbock, Texas, operating under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. The facility has been federally certified since August 2004 and holds 144 certified beds, with an average of 59.1 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing carries an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspections 1 star, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.99 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of 0.57 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 98.7%, a very high figure.
On penalties, CMS records 2 federal fines totaling $36,652.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the supplied data.
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 2.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with staffing rated 1 star and turnover at 98.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $36,652.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 144 certified beds with an average of 59.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and 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?
It has been certified since August 30, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-to-5-star scale, with overall combining the other three.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (806) 795-1774 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (806) 795-1774 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676028?state=TX for the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports.
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.