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Mitchell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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

971 West I-20, Colorado City, TX 7951254 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 4 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 (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 8.0)

Below average in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Significantly below average staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility has a consistent track record of 4 and 5-star ratings, the lack of written detail in recent reviews makes it difficult to assess specific care standards. Families should schedule an in-person tour to personally verify the quality of nursing care and facility cleanliness.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.23hrs
31%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.09hrs
51%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
42%
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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.0%
Better than Avg
Here
5.0%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Mitchell
20.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.0%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Mitchell
29.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.7%
Better than Avg
Here
10.7%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Mitchell
23.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
4.0%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Mitchell
2.6%
🩺

Residents with a long-term catheter

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.0%
US
0.9%
TX
0.4%
Mitchell
3.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.8%
Better than Avg
Here
96.8%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Mitchell
89.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.7%
Better than Avg
Here
89.7%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Mitchell
77.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
Above state avg (9.1)

This facility shows concerning patterns with recurring deficiencies across all three surveys in nursing staffing, food safety, and resident rights. The same issues with registered nurse coverage and food handling have persisted from 2024 into 2025, suggesting ongoing operational challenges. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the repeated nature of core problems like adequate nursing supervision and basic resident care planning indicates systemic issues that families should carefully consider.

Feb 20, 2025Routine
10
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.

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.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0552MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

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.

0755MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

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.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Jan 18, 2024Routine
5
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.

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.

0690ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0343ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

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.

Nov 30, 2022Routine
5
0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0578ModerateCorrected

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.

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.

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Mitchell County Hospital District

Organization Type

nonprofit

Administrator

RUTH G PEREIDA

Ownership & Management

Owners

Mitchell County Hospital District

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Gafford, SuzanneManaging Control - Governing BodyHall, RobertManaging Control - Governing BodyMoore, DianeManaging Control - Governing BodyEdwards, HelenOfficer / DirectorGafford, SuzanneOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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