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LAMUN-LUSK-SANCHEZ TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOME

1809 N HWY 87
BIG SPRING, TX 79720 · 4322688387 · Howard County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds160
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
State rank#4

By the numbers

22
Health citations (3 cycles)
1
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
0
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$21,252
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are trending down — 4 in the most recent cycle versus 5 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0813
D — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0585
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0583
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Mar 27, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0812
E — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Feb 26, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0804
D — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Dec 18, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0806
K — Immediate jeopardy
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Dec 19, 2024 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 2
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Jul 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jul 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0761
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Jul 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0760
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Jul 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0758
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Jul 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jul 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0585
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Jul 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0908
E — No actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Jul 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jul 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0804
E — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Jul 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0578
E — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Dec 1, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0600
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
May 19, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0758
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
May 19, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0644
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.