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Focused Care at Lamesa

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1201 N 15th St, Lamesa, TX 7933180 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 196 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 care and community integration, as the staff is widely recognized for treating residents like family. While there were some negative reviews in previous years regarding professionalism, the recent trend shows a massive turnaround in both service quality and resident happiness. We recommend verifying current staffing levels during shift changes to ensure the high standard of care remains consistent.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

196 reviews analyzed
Families can expect a highly compassionate environment where staff members, particularly Brenda Young and Devin Ruiz, are frequently praised for treating residents like family. The facility is noted for its active community engagement, often taking residents on outings to local restaurants. While the vast majority of recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive, there are isolated historical reports of unprofessionalism that should be verified during a visit.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food5.0Staff9.5Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Active community engagement and resident outings
  • Strong leadership and administrative care
  • Clean and well-maintained environment

Concerns

  • Historical reports of unprofessional staff behavior

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2341.02018(1)1.02019(1)2.52021(2)1.02022(1)5.02023(193)1.02026(2)

Distribution

5
187
4
3
3
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146 reviews posted between Mar 20, 2023Mar 31, 2023 · 145 were 5-star
113 reviews posted between Mar 13, 2023Mar 25, 2023 · 111 were 5-star
76 reviews posted between Mar 26, 2023Mar 31, 2023 · 76 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

3%response rate
Generic

The owner uses a repetitive, templated response for all 1-star reviews and a semi-personalized template for positive reviews. Negative feedback is met with a standard apology and a request for off-platform communication.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; could you show us around the common areas?
  • 2Since we value community connection, what kind of resident outings or local engagement activities do you have planned for this month?
  • 3How do you ensure that the nursing staff is able to provide attentive, one-on-one care during busy shifts?
  • 4What is the protocol for managing medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 5We are looking for a very consistent environment for our loved one; how does the leadership team work to ensure professional and stable interactions between staff and residents?
  • 6How do you involve families in the care plan to ensure we are all on the same page regarding our loved one's needs?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Loved seeing the attention that Brenda Young and staff gave Residents well out an about in town. Residents were being treated as family.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

Devin helped my grandma when she was confused about the situation, and explained it very professionally.

Family member · 2023★★★★★

This is a place where residents are treated with dignity and respect. The staff always show up 100%.

Family member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 196 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.29hrs
38%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.04hrs
74%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
60%
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

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

15

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.3%
Better than Avg
Here
7.3%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Dawson
24.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Better than Avg
Here
8.6%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Dawson
22.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Dawson
5.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Dawson
92.9%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
5.3%
TX
3.2%
Dawson
5.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.3%
Better than Avg
Here
15.3%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Dawson
20.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (9.1)
9 complaint-triggered
$10,692 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering inspections that found serious deficiencies including abuse protection failures and reporting violations, alongside recurring problems with infection control and nutrition services. Most concerning issues appear corrected, though infection control has been cited three times across different surveys. The facility shows a pattern of structural issues with exits and ventilation systems that have received waivers rather than corrections.

Jan 7, 2026Complaint
1
0803ModerateCorrected

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.

May 13, 2025Routine
6
0585ModerateCorrected

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.

0578MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Minor

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0521Minor

Services Deficiencies

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

Oct 23, 2024Complaint
1
0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Mar 28, 2024Routine
3
0625ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0211Minor

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0521Minor

Services Deficiencies

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

Mar 28, 2024Complaint
5
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.

0908ModerateCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0656ModerateCorrected

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.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0761MinorCorrected

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.

Nov 22, 2023Complaint
2
0600SevereCorrected

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.

0609SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 22, 2023

$10,692

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Stratford Hospital District

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

FPACP LAMESA LLC

Administrator

TRACY PENN

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Focused Post Acute Care Partners

Chain Size

25 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 5 of 25

Ownership & Management

Owners

Stratford Hospital District

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Chumley, RichardManaging Control - Governing BodyMetcalf, EddieManaging Control - Governing BodyReed, AlexaManaging Control - Governing BodyReinart, JanetManaging Control - Governing BodySpurlock, WalterManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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