The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat
Lubbock, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675925) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $26,949
Phone: (806) 763-4455 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Education Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
This facility reports 3.00 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%.
CMS records 2 federal fines totaling $26,949.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Education Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Lubbock, Texas, operated under government ownership as a hospital district facility. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been approved since August 2002. The facility currently averages 111 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measures rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.00 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high at 53.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 2 federal fines totaling $26,949.00, with 0 payment denials recorded. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified in the inspection record; families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare for details.
This facility is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.00 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and turnover of 53.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $26,949.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and averages 111 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (hospital district) and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities averaging a 3.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on August 9, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's overall rating is 2 stars, health inspection is 1 star, quality measures is 5 stars, and staffing is 1 star.
Has ownership changed recently?
No, there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify; contact the facility at 8067634455 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8067634455 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675925?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.