Apex Secure Care Brownfield
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based on 17 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (13 vs median 8.0)
- High RN turnover (71%)
Above average in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Significantly below average staffing · $14,668 in fines
What this means for your family
While some residents find a sense of family and warmth here, the recent history of serious allegations regarding neglect, theft, and poor communication is deeply concerning. If you choose this facility, you must be extremely vigilant, perform frequent unannounced visits, and closely monitor both hygiene and medication administration.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
17 reviews on Google“Families should approach this facility with extreme caution due to serious allegations of neglect, theft, and poor communication. While some long-term residents and family members have praised the staff's friendliness and the facility's sense of community, there are frequent reports of medical neglect, unprofessionalism, and even legal disputes regarding resident eviction and property.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and professional nursing staff
- Strong sense of community/family atmosphere
- Effective communication from specific care team members
Concerns
- Allegations of medical neglect and poor hygiene (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 17 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the friendly and professional nursing staff here; how does that care team typically communicate daily updates to family members?
- 2Since we want to ensure our loved one is always well-attended to, what specific protocols are in place to ensure consistent hygiene and personal care throughout the day?
- 3Could you tell us more about the dining experience and how much input residents have regarding their meal options and schedules?
- 4In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and coordinating care?
- 5What kind of daily activities or community events are available to help residents stay engaged and feel like part of the family atmosphere?
- 6How does the facility manage staffing levels during busy shifts to ensure that every resident's medical needs are met promptly?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff basically adopts you and does iit for everyone. Through this Covid experience they are top notch always,making sure we are safe.”
“My brother has been here two months and I’m extremely happy with the way he’s being taken care of. The staff have been helpful, professional and friendly.”
“They neglected my wife there they don't give her a shower or wash her up and the staff didn't give her dinner at all untily wife ask for it and it was after 8:30pm then the staff brought her food then threw it in the garbage...”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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 · 15 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with 34 deficiencies across 7 surveys, including 7 complaint-triggered issues where families filed reports about problems. Recurring issues involve nutrition and dietary services, environmental safety and cleanliness, and resident rights protections. While most deficiencies appear corrected, the pattern of repeated problems in basic care areas and multiple family complaints suggests potential ongoing quality concerns that warrant careful consideration.
Apr 14, 2026Routine16
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Administration Deficiencies
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Nov 25, 2025Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Feb 11, 2025Routine26
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Dec 4, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 28, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
May 21, 2024Complaint3
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Dec 4, 2024
$14,668
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Childress County Hospital District
for profit
MERIDIAN LTC LTD
RAYMOND GARCIA, JR
Ownership & Management
Owners
Theora Management Systems INC
Owner · Organization
Spore, Scott
Owner
Meridian Ltc Ltd
Owner · Organization
Britton, Carl
Owner
Chebib, Paul
Owner
Wolcott, Roger
Owner
Childress County Hospital District
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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