Villages Of Lake Highlands
Dallas, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676268) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $29,022
Phone: (214) 221-0444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Villages Of Lake Highlands has a CMS 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 4 stars.
Villages Of Lake Highlands reports total nurse staffing of 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.4%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $29,022.00 for Villages Of Lake Highlands, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Villages Of Lake Highlands is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Dallas, Texas, operated under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 126 beds and reported an average daily census of 111.1 residents. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
CMS Care Compare assigns the facility an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score is composed of four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 1 star, a Staffing rating of 4 stars, and a Quality Measures rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.518 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $29,022.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the provided data for this facility.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as the low Health Inspection rating and turnover rate reported here are notable factors alongside the higher Staffing and Quality Measures scores. 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 facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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 4.48 hours per resident per day, with 0.518 RN hours per resident per day and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 35.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $29,022.00 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?
The facility is certified for 126 beds and had an average daily census of 111.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 19, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (1 star here), Staffing (4 stars), and Quality Measures (5 stars), which combine into the Overall rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 214-221-0444 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 214-221-0444 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676268?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.