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Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

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

705 N Main St, Lumberton, TX 77657120 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 60 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 (1/5 stars)
  • High RN turnover (67%)

Bottom 25% in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above average staffing · Worst in NEXION HEALTH chain · $74,823 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for short-term rehabilitation, with a highly-rated therapy team and professional staff. However, if your loved one requires long-term hospice or tube feeding, you should conduct a site visit to verify that the care standards and feeding schedules are strictly maintained.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

60 reviews analyzed
Families considering Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center will find a facility highly praised for its exceptional therapy department and compassionate nursing staff. While many reviewers highlight a clean, welcoming environment and high-quality food, there are serious historical allegations regarding neglect and poor care during end-of-life stages that should be investigated.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean8.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Top-notch therapy and rehabilitation services
  • Compassionate and professional nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Engaging resident activities and outings

Concerns

  • Historical allegations of neglect and lack of hygiene (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent feeding/medication schedule for tube patients

Rating Trends

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Distribution

5
50
4
4
3
0
2
0
1
5

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate
Generic

The owner uses highly repetitive, templated responses. Positive reviews receive a canned enthusiastic message, while negative reviews are met with a standardized redirection to a specific compliance officer.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the therapy and rehab services here; could you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents to meet their goals?
  • 2How do you ensure that medication and feeding schedules are strictly followed, especially for residents with specific nutritional needs?
  • 3What steps are in place to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the resident rooms and common areas?
  • 4Could you describe the types of engaging activities or community outings planned for the residents each week?
  • 5How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
  • 6We noticed you are very active in providing professional care; how do you support your nursing staff to ensure they have enough time for each resident?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My father was staying here after a major brain surgery. They treated him with dignity and respect. The food was high quality and plentiful.

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★

Therapy sessions are top-notch, with skilled therapists who motivate and encourage you every step of the way.

Rehab patient/family · 2025★★★★★

I was in the room for 5 hours and they said they came in to feed her... Facility is always dirty.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★
Source: 60 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.22hrs
30%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.27hrs
80%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
44%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
67%
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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.6%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Hardin
14.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Hardin
10.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.3%
Better than Avg
Here
7.3%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Hardin
18.3%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.0%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Hardin
29.7%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.5%
Better than Avg
Here
10.5%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Hardin
18.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.6%
Better than Avg
Here
11.6%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Hardin
15.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility72.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
72.0%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Hardin
90.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.7%
Better than Avg
Here
90.7%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Hardin
89.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.8%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Hardin
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
3penalties
Near state avg (9.1)
18 complaint-triggered
$74,823 in fines

Nearly half of this facility's 36 deficiencies were triggered by family complaints, indicating concerning patterns that prompted external reports. The most recurring issues involve care planning and assessment problems, abuse/neglect prevention failures, and medication management deficiencies. Problems with protecting residents from abuse and timely reporting of incidents have persisted across multiple recent surveys, suggesting ongoing safety concerns that families should carefully investigate before placement.

Mar 26, 2026Complaint
1
0607SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Dec 5, 2025Complaint
2
0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

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 21, 2025Complaint
1
0689Severe

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jan 15, 2025Routine
3
0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler 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.

Jan 15, 2025Complaint
2
0921ModerateCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0584MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Nov 21, 2024Complaint
4
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.

0656SevereCorrected

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.

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0842MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Mar 26, 2026

$57,750

Fine

Nov 21, 2025

$13,250

Fine

Nov 21, 2024

$54,438

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sweeny Hospital District

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

NEXION HEALTH AT LUMBERTON, INC

Administrator

MORGAN JEANETTE HAWLEY

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Nexion Health

Chain Size

52 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 25 of 26 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sweeny Hospital District

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Park, KellyOfficer / DirectorNexion Health at Lumberton, INC.ManagerFallon, JohnManagerKirley, FrancisManagerLee, BrianManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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