Quick answers
- Where is Slaton Care Center?
- 630 S 19Th, Slaton, TX 79364, in Lubbock County, Texas.
- What is the phone number of Slaton Care Center?
- (806) 828-6268, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Slaton Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Slaton Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $23,491.
- What did inspectors find at Slaton Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 3, 2023 to December 4, 2025), Medicare lists 20 health citations; the most serious was level F. 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 (August 3, 2023 to December 4, 2025), Slaton Care Center had 20 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). It was fined $23,491 in total (1 fine, the latest on May 1, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.04 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: December 4, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 4, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
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.”
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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Previous cycle: September 12, 2024 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 12, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 29, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 5 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.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0800 Level D
“Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.”
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.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
Earlier cycle: August 3, 2023 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 3, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0801 Level F
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0578 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
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.”
F0805 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (7)
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0521 Level C
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0791 Level L
“Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.”
K0521 Level C
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0200 Level D
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $23,491 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Fine | $23,491 |
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 | 0.28 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.81 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.94 | 2.03 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.04 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.68 | 2.99 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.26 | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 42.4% | 50.8% | 45.3% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 150 nursing homes: Creative Solutions in Healthcare.
Legal business name: Slaton I Enterprises, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Solutions in Healthcare Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 30, 2009 |
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 | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 40.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Creative Solutions in Healthcare |
| Legal business name | Slaton I Enterprises, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1995-06-09 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 630 S 19Th, Slaton, TX 79364 |
| County | Lubbock County |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | (806) 828‑6268 |
| CMS Certification Number | 675496 |
| 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).
- Windmill Village Rehabilitation & Care Center14 mi · Lubbock, TX · 4 of 5 stars
- Avir at Heritage Oaks14 mi · Lubbock, TX · 1 of 5 stars
- Hansford County Hospital District dba Lakeridge Nu16 mi · Lubbock, TX · 2 of 5 stars
- Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center17 mi · Lubbock, TX · 1 of 5 stars
- Lubbock Health Care Center17 mi · Lubbock, TX · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Grace Surgical Hospital14 mi · Lubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital
- Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock16 mi · Lubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital
- Covenant Medical Center17 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