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Gilmer Nursing & Rehabilitation

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

703 Titus Street, Gilmer, TX 7564493 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 25 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • High staff turnover (51%)

Bottom 25% in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE chain · $218,053 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its rehabilitation services and the compassionate nature of its nursing staff. However, if your loved one requires frequent monitoring or high-intensity hygiene care, you should investigate staffing levels closely, as recent reports indicate significant issues with neglect during understaffed periods.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

25 reviews analyzed
Families often praise the facility for its caring, professional staff and its clean, comfortable environment, particularly noting excellent rehabilitation services. However, there is a critical concern regarding understaffing and hygiene neglect for high-needs residents, with one family reporting serious incidents of improper care.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory10.0Comms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Caring and professional nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained building
  • Excellent rehabilitation services
  • Friendly and helpful administration

Concerns

  • Understaffing leading to hygiene neglect

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02019(1)5.02021(13)5.02022(4)4.32023(6)4.32024(6)

Distribution

5
23
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
2

How They Respond to Reviews

8%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed some wonderful comments about how professional and caring the nursing staff is; how do you ensure that level of personal care is maintained during busy shifts?
  • 2Since the building is described as very clean and well-maintained, what is your daily routine for ensuring resident rooms and common areas stay tidy?
  • 3With the focus on excellent rehabilitation services here, how do you coordinate therapy schedules with a resident's daily routine?
  • 4What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure hygiene and personal care needs are met promptly for every resident?
  • 5How does the administration handle communication with families regarding any changes in a resident's medical care or health status?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and providing care?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My husband is now - comfortably & safely - a resident. Also we’re impressed with the staff we’ve met so far - truly feels like ‘at home’ care.

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

Not the best place to bring a love one who needs every 2 hr. To be check on. They are understaffed and have a few lazy ads . We have found my 99 year old mom soaked in her urine and poop several times in the first week there.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆

The past 2 months have been a roller coaster of emotions trying get help for my Daddy. Debra Hall took the reigns and never gave up on helping me get what I needed. She has always returned my calls and text promptly when I have questions.

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★★
Source: 25 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.22hrs
29%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.20hrs
78%
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
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility37.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
37.9%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Upshur
20.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.9%
Better than Avg
Here
14.9%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Upshur
30.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Better than Avg
Here
2.1%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Upshur
2.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.1%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Upshur
17.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.0%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Upshur
16.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.9%
Better than Avg
Here
8.9%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Upshur
16.4%
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%
Upshur
84.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Upshur
81.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Upshur
0.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

25deficiencies
4penalties
Well above state avg (9.1)
23 complaint-triggered
$218,053 in fines

Families have filed 17 complaint-triggered deficiencies against this facility, raising serious concerns about abuse protection, appropriate care delivery, nursing staffing, and pain management. The facility has struggled with recurring issues in care planning, quality of care, nursing services, and infection control across multiple surveys. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the high volume of family complaints and repeated problems in core care areas warrant careful consideration before placement.

Mar 13, 2026Routine
22
0550ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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.

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.

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.

0849ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0600MinorCorrected

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.

0607MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0636MinorCorrected

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.

0645MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0655MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0755MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0759MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0806MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0808MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0926MinorCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Have policies on smoking.

0345MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0521Minor

Services Deficiencies

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

Feb 11, 2026Complaint
5
0561MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0585MinorCorrected

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.

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.

0773MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 11, 2024Routine
18
0727ModerateCorrected

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.

0727ModerateCorrected

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.

0644ModerateCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

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.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0644ModerateCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

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.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0582MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0655MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0755MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0908MinorCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0908MinorCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0582MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0655MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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.

0521Minor

Services Deficiencies

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

Aug 1, 2024Complaint
1
0684Severe

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Nov 2, 2023Complaint
2
0880SevereCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0880SevereCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 2, 2023Routine
28
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.

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.

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.

0677ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0758ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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.

0677ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0758ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0552MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0622MinorCorrected

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.

0655MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0657MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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.

0692MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0700MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0849MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0552MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0622MinorCorrected

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.

0655MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0657MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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.

0692MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0700MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0849MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0521Minor

Services Deficiencies

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

0521Minor

Services Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 1, 2024

$17,068

Fine

Oct 4, 2023

$151,711

Payment Denial

Oct 4, 2023

22-day denial

Fine

Aug 10, 2023

$49,274

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Gilmer I Enterprises, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, INC

Administrator

ARRON STRONG

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Creative Solutions in Healthcare

Chain Size

149 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 141 of 148 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Huggins, LindaW-2 Managing EmployeeCreative Solutions in Healthcare INCManagerBlake, GaryManagerBlake, MalisaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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