Nursing Homes · Lubbock, TX
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat
3710 4th St · Lubbock, TX 79415 · 120 certified beds
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About The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat is a nursing home in Lubbock, Texas. Its capacity is 120 beds, the same as the Lubbock County median for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of The Ensign Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 51 citations, the most recent on June 4, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.10 hours per resident per day. It is one of 14 nursing homes listed in Lubbock. 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
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (51)
Records from February 2023 to June 2026.
June 4, 2026
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 17, 2026.
June 4, 2026
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 17, 2026.
June 4, 2026
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 17, 2026.
June 4, 2026
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 17, 2026.
June 4, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 17, 2026.
June 4, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 17, 2026.
March 1, 2026
Tag F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 2, 2026.
March 1, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 2, 2026.
February 23, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2026.
August 22, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 23, 2025.
August 22, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 23, 2025.
August 22, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 23, 2025.
June 3, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 6, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
May 6, 2025
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
May 6, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
May 6, 2025
Tag F0603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
May 6, 2025
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
May 6, 2025
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
May 6, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2025.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $37,020
February 23, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $18,125 against this nursing home on February 23, 2026.
August 22, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,167 against this nursing home on August 22, 2025.
July 27, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,728 against this nursing home on July 27, 2023.
Staffing
3.10 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.94 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 347 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.8 for staffing, 4.4 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.
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