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Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

711 Lucas St, Athens, TX 75751

Call Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center directly(903) 675-8538

Government - Hospital district · 132 certified beds · Medicare and Medicaid · Part of Creative Solutions In Healthcare (149 facilities)

4
Overall
CMS Rating
★★★★☆

Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Athens, Texas. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Its most recent inspection on May 6, 2025 cited 2 deficiencies.

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CMS Quality Ratings

Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.

Overall Rating
★★★★☆ 4/5
Health Inspections
★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality Measures
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
Short-Stay QM
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

How Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center compares

This facility vs. the Texas and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.

MetricThis facilityTexas avgNational avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)—3.403.89—
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)—0.440.68—
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)—2.012.34—
Nursing staff turnover51.2%51.5%46.4%below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection2.09.19.5below avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

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Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
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RN Hrs/Resident/Day
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LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
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Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
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Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

Staff Turnover

Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.

Total Nursing Staff
51.2%
Registered Nurses
57.1%
Administrator Changes 1 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

May 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
2
Total Deficiencies Found
20
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines

What inspectors found at Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.

  • Potential for harm
    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.Administration Deficiencies · Nov 13, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    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.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 6, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 15, 2023
  • Minimal
    Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Feb 15, 2023

About This Facility

Address

711 Lucas St
Athens, TX 75751

CMS Certification #

675460

Ownership

Government - Hospital district

Certified Beds

132

Avg Residents/Day

50.0

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

First Certified

1994-11-11

Chain

Creative Solutions In Healthcare (149 facilities)

Setting

Rural

Part of Creative Solutions In Healthcare

149
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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 1/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 2 deficiencies.

Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is certified for 132 beds.

Admissions at Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (903) 675-8538. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.

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