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Alvarado Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

101 North Parkway Drive, Alvarado, TX 76009115 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 29 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)

Bottom 25% in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE chain · $90,873 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility appears to have undergone a major turnaround under new ownership, with recent families reporting exceptional care and communication. However, because of documented historical issues with neglect, you should specifically ask how they monitor hygiene and medication administration during shift changes.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

29 reviews on Google
Families will find a facility that has undergone significant positive changes under new ownership, with many recent reviewers praising the compassionate, family-like care and excellent communication from leadership. While recent sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, older reviews from 2022 and earlier highlight serious historical concerns regarding neglect and lack of responsiveness.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff9.0Clean5.0Activities10.0Meds1.0Memory10.0Comms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Strong leadership and administrative communication
  • Welcoming and community-focused atmosphere
  • Effective coordination with hospice services

Concerns

  • Historical issues with patient neglect and hygiene (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Slow response times to resident needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.3'17(6)1.05.0'21(1)2.04.6'23(5)5.04.9'25(9)2.3'26(3)

Distribution · 34 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

7%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed some families have shared how much they appreciate the leadership and communication here; how does the administration stay in touch with families regarding daily updates?
  • 2Could you tell me more about how the nursing team manages medication schedules to ensure everything is handled accurately and on time?
  • 3What steps are being taken to ensure that dining experiences and meal quality are meeting the needs and preferences of all residents?
  • 4How does the staff prioritize responding to call lights or resident requests, especially during the busier night shifts?
  • 5What is the protocol for handling a medical emergency or coordinating with outside physicians after regular business hours?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or community events do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and social with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff treated my mom like family. When the time came, they were caring, served our family, and mourned with us when mom passed away.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

The facility director Latifou Amoussa and the admissions coordinator Dzenana Barrett are absolutely amazing, and they came to visit us at our home and meet our family member who is now a resident there

New resident's family · 2024★★★★★

This facility has gone to the right direction with new ownership!! I appreciate the team and the administrator for listening to our concerns and addressing the issues and being very communicative at all times!!

Family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 29 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.33hrs
44%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.34hrs
81%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.9%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Johnson
16.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.8%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Johnson
13.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.4%
Better than Avg
Here
15.4%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Johnson
25.4%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
23.5%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Johnson
24.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
2.8%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Johnson
10.2%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.2%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Johnson
17.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Johnson
78.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.9%
Better than Avg
Here
96.9%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Johnson
82.1%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.3%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Johnson
2.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
6penalties
Near state avg (9.1)
11 complaint-triggered
$90,873 in fines

This facility has significant concerns with 11 complaint-triggered deficiencies from families reporting problems, including recurring issues with protecting residents from abuse and neglect that appeared in multiple years (2023-2025). The most frequent problem areas involve care planning, resident rights, and safety systems, with many deficiencies corrected but patterns suggesting ongoing challenges with fundamental resident protection and quality care delivery.

Jun 10, 2025Complaint
5
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

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.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Mar 6, 2025Routine
4
0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0131Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Mar 6, 2025Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

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.

Feb 9, 2025Complaint
1
0622Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

May 22, 2024Complaint
1
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Feb 7, 2024Routine
4
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 10, 2025

$10,361

Fine

Feb 9, 2025

$4,329

Fine

May 22, 2024

$7,141

Fine

Mar 15, 2024

$44,925

Payment Denial

Mar 15, 2024

5-day denial

Fine

Aug 26, 2023

$18,538

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Alvarado I Enterprises, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, INC

Administrator

KATHRYN MATA

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Creative Solutions in Healthcare

Chain Size

149 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 120 of 148 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Alvarado I Enterprises, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Alvarado I Enterprises, LLCManagerCreative Solutions in Healthcare INCManagerBlake, GaryManagerBlake, MalisaManagerClanton, AustonManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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