Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Legacy at Town Creek
2212 W Reagan St · Palestine, TX 75801 · 199 certified beds
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About Legacy at Town Creek
Legacy at Town Creek is a nursing home in Palestine, Texas. Its capacity is 199 beds, above the Anderson County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Southwest LTC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 38 citations, the most recent on January 7, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.20 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Palestine. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (38)
Records from April 2023 to January 2026.
January 22, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2024.
August 8, 2023
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 16, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 27, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 27, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0926Have policies on smoking.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $294,608
October 8, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,358 against this nursing home on October 8, 2025.
June 6, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $284,250 against this nursing home on June 6, 2024.
Staffing
3.20 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.38 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Southwest LTC, a chain of 10 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.3 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 1.8 for staffing, 2.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Palestine.
Greenbrier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Pale
Trucare Living Centers
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