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Caraday of Lampasas

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1000 E Ave J, Lampasas, TX 76550|80 beds|Licensed & Active

4/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.8/5

based on 39 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a high level of emotional support and a warm, community-oriented environment. The dietary and nursing staff are standout assets. However, when touring, you should specifically inspect the cleanliness of the resident rooms and ask about their protocols for waste disposal to ensure their maintenance meets your standards.

Google Reviews

39 reviews analyzed

“Families considering Caraday of Lampasas can expect a highly compassionate environment where staff members are frequently praised for treating residents like family. While the facility excels in emotional support, resident engagement, and meal quality, one reviewer noted concerns regarding room cleanliness and waste disposal protocols.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
High-quality, tasty meal service
Engaging resident activities and community involvement
Warm, family-like atmosphere

Concerns

Room cleanliness and sanitation maintenance
Proper disposal of medical waste/incontinence products

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

Distribution

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

Good

The owner provides highly personalized responses to positive reviews, often mentioning specific staff members or family members named in the text. For negative reviews, they use a professional, non-defensive template that invites direct communication to resolve issues.

Questions for Your Tour

1We've heard wonderful things about the warm, family-like atmosphere here; how do you help new residents feel at home during their first few weeks?
2The meal service comes highly recommended, so could you tell us a bit more about how the menus are planned and how much variety there is each day?
3What kind of engaging activities or community outings do you have planned to keep residents active and involved?
4Could you walk us through your daily protocols for maintaining room cleanliness and ensuring all medical waste is handled and disposed of properly?
5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific process for notifying the family and coordinating care?
6We noticed you are very responsive to feedback from the community, which we appreciate; how does the administration typically use resident or family suggestions to improve facility operations?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The staff is so caring and patience. I couldn't ask for better poeple to look and after her when I'm not there.”

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

“The kitchen manager lady walked the dining room making sure everyone was happy. The aides were amazing, I'm happy. Feels good knowing he is in good hands.”

Visiting family member · 2024★★★★★

“I am immensely grateful for the compassionate care that my grandmother received at Caraday until her recent passing. The staff demonstrated unparalleled dedication, creating a warm and nurturing environment.”

Deceased resident's family · 2023★★★★★

Source: 39 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.35hrs

47%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.18hrs

78%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

47%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

43%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

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

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.4%

Better than Avg

Here

2.4%

12.1%

2.5%

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

96.9%

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility14.0%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

14.0%

15.4%

9.4%

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

98.0%

⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.2%

Better than Avg

Here

1.2%

5.3%

3.2%

⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.6%

Worse than Avg

Here

6.6%

3.2%

3.3%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

81.8%

89.2%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

1.5%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies

3penalties

Well below state avg (9.1)

3 complaint-triggered

$16,426 in fines

This facility has significant concerns including a high-severity complaint about abuse protection that families reported in 2024, along with recurring issues in nutrition/food safety, infection control, and care planning that appear across multiple surveys. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent problems with heating/ventilation systems and the serious nature of the abuse-related complaint warrant careful consideration before visiting.

Dec 22, 2025Complaint1 finding

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 7, 2024Routine5 findings

0692ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0755MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0521Minor

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Nov 7, 2024Complaint1 finding

0656MinorCorrected

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.

Mar 6, 2024Complaint1 finding

0600Moderate

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.

Sep 14, 2023Routine6 findings

0697ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0645MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0677MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0521MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Jun 14, 2022Routine5 findings

0918ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0324ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0741ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0521Minor

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 7, 2024

$2,243

Fine

Mar 6, 2024

$10,829

Fine

Sep 14, 2023

$3,354

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Stratford Hospital District

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

CARADAY LAMPASAS, LLC

Administrator

LARRY BELTRAN

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Caraday Healthcare

Chain Size

9 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 2 of 9 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Stratford Hospital District

Owner · Organization

100%

Choi, Maryann