The Plaza At Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676105) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $38,594 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (806) 740-0800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Plaza At Lubbock has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Plaza At Lubbock reports total nurse staffing of about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.9%.
The Plaza At Lubbock has 3 federal fines on record totaling $38,594.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the current data.
About this facility
The Plaza At Lubbock is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility in Lubbock, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since July 2006 and is licensed for 132 beds, with an average daily census of 101.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. The rating breaks down into a 2-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
CMS-reported staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.9% over the reporting period.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 3 federal fines totaling $38,594.00, along with 1 payment denial recorded for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the current data.
The Plaza At Lubbock is part of the Stonegate Senior Living chain, which operates 24 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator currently in place.
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?
The Plaza At Lubbock has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65.
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 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and a turnover rate of 60.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $38,594.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 132 beds and has an average daily census of 101.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Stonegate Senior Living chain, which has 24 facilities averaging a 2.4 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since July 5, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8067400800 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8067400800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676105?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.