Mountain Villa Nursing Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and loving nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 18 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While some families report excellent long-term care and compassionate staff, there are deeply concerning reports of medical neglect and unresponsiveness to residents in distress. If you choose this facility, you must implement frequent, unannounced visits to personally verify that hygiene standards are met and that your loved one is being adequately supervised.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
18 reviews on Google“Families should exercise extreme caution, as several reviewers report distressing incidents of medical neglect, residents in pain, and unaddressed cries for help. While some long-term residents' families praise the compassionate staff and homey atmosphere, there are recurring reports of poor facility hygiene and inadequate supervision of residents.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and loving nursing staff
- Homey atmosphere in certain settings
- Effective management of chronic conditions like blood sugar
Concerns
- Unresponsive staff to residents in distress (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor facility odor and cleanliness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate supervision of residents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 18 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that this level of loving care is maintained during every shift?
- 2What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure residents receive immediate attention if they are in distress or need urgent assistance?
- 3Could you walk us through your daily cleaning and maintenance schedule to ensure the facility stays fresh and comfortable for all residents?
- 4With the focus on managing chronic conditions like blood sugar, how do you track and communicate medication changes or adjustments to the family?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to help residents stay engaged and enjoy the homey atmosphere of the villa?
- 6How do you monitor resident safety and supervision throughout the day and night to ensure everyone is well-looked after?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My sister has been ay Mtn Villa for 2 years. She has received excellent care from the team. Hey blood sugar is well controlled and she is content being there.”
“I am so glad my friend found a place here at Mountain Villa to spend his last months in. It has a very homey atmosphere, is in a nice location next to the Franklins, is clean, well-staffed with professionals who are remarkably responsive to the various needs of their clients.”
“This is a terrible place to take your elders, my grandmother was there 3 years ago and till this day I am sure they haven’t changed at all, when I would go visit there were always elders in pain screaming or dragging on the floor”
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 · 16 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Mountain Villa has recurring issues with care planning appearing across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025, suggesting persistent problems developing proper resident care plans. The facility also shows repeated deficiencies in medication management, fire safety systems, and food service. Families have filed complaints that triggered inspections, including concerns about abuse prevention policies and care planning. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of recurring deficiencies in core care areas warrants careful consideration during any visit.
Dec 4, 2025Routine27
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Mar 20, 2025Complaint1
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.
Nov 18, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Sep 12, 2024Routine13
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Aug 9, 2023Routine10
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
J Squared, INC
for profit
WEST TEXAS VALENS, LLC
DONOVAN RIVERA
Ownership & Management
Owners
Maharlika Resources, INC
Owner · Organization
Rivera, Donovan
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
18 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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