Safety Report: The Plaza At Lubbock
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (6) than in the cycle before (12).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 4 | December 4, 2024; September 5, 2024; April 24, 2024; November 10, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | January 8, 2026; October 11, 2024; August 24, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | January 8, 2026; October 11, 2024 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 2 | January 8, 2026; August 24, 2023 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | January 8, 2026; August 24, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | October 17, 2024; September 5, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | September 5, 2024; August 24, 2023 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 2 | September 5, 2024; April 24, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | September 5, 2024; August 24, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 3 days, starting February 25, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
| September 5, 2024 | Fine | $13,621 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
January 8, 2026 — 6 citations
January 24, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 4, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 17, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 11, 2024 — 7 citations
September 5, 2024 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 24, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
November 10, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 24, 2023 — 11 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare