Quick answers
- Where is Apex Secure Care Brownfield?
- 1101 E Lake St, Brownfield, TX 79316, in Terry County, Texas.
- What is the phone number of Apex Secure Care Brownfield?
- (806) 637-7561, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Apex Secure Care Brownfield?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Apex Secure Care Brownfield been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $23,164 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Apex Secure Care Brownfield?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 9, 2024 to April 14, 2026), Medicare lists 39 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (January 9, 2024 to April 14, 2026), Apex Secure Care Brownfield had 39 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $23,164 in total (2 fines, the latest on April 14, 2026) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 2.32 hours per resident per day; the Texas average is 3.42 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 14, 2026 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 14, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0880 Level J
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Infection Control Deficiencies
Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0727 Level E
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0804 Level D
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0839 Level D
“Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.”
F0908 Level D
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0924 Level D
“Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
Previous cycle: February 11, 2025 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 4, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 11, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0585 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0803 Level D
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0813 Level D
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
Earlier cycle: January 9, 2024 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 9, 2024 (standard health inspection); May 21, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 28, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0552 Level E
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0803 Level E
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0925 Level E
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (8)
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0374 Level D
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $23,164 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | Fine | $8,496 |
| April 14, 2026 | Payment denial | from May 13, 2026, 5 days |
| December 4, 2024 | Fine | $14,668 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Texas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.18 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.47 | 2.03 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.32 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.96 | 2.99 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.07 | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 59.1% | 50.8% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 83.3% | 49.8% | 42.5% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Childress County Hospital District.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (8)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theora Management Systems Inc | Direct owner | — | December 1, 2023 |
| Spore, Scott | Direct owner | — | December 1, 2023 |
| Meridian LTC LTD | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 1, 2014 |
| Britton, Carl | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 1, 2023 |
| Chebib, Paul | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 1, 2023 |
| Wolcott, Roger | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 1, 2023 |
| Childress County Hospital District | Indirect owner | — | December 1, 2014 |
| SSS Holdings LP | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 1, 2023 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 108 |
| Average residents per day | 62.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – partnership |
| Legal business name | Childress County Hospital District |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1992-01-22 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1101 E Lake St, Brownfield, TX 79316 |
| County | Terry County |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | (806) 637‑7561 |
| CMS Certification Number | 675019 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Brownfield Rehabilitation and Care Center0.8 mi · Brownfield, TX · 4 of 5 stars
- Lynwood Nursing and Rehabilitation16 mi · Levelland, TX · 4 of 5 stars
- Levelland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center29 mi · Levelland, TX · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Brownfield Regional Medical Center0.6 mi · Brownfield, TX · Acute Care Hospital
- Lynn County Hospital District26 mi · Tahoka, TX · Critical Access Hospital
- Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock27 mi · Lubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13