NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Brownfield, TX, with 108 certified beds, an overall rating of 1/5, and 47 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
1101 E Lake St · Brownfield, TX 79316 · Terry County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Apex Secure Care Brownfield in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-04-14 | 12 | 2026-04-14 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-02-11 | 12 | 2025-02-11 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-01-09 | 15 | 2024-01-09 | 0 |
CMS reports 47 citation rows, including 2 with G–L codes and 2 with J–L codes.
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15Have 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-15Add 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-26 · complaintSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-26 · complaintHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-21Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-21Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-21Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-21Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-21Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-21The August 2026 file contains 3 penalty rows and $27,738 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Fine | $13,070 | 0 |
| 2026-04-14 | Payment Denial | $0 | 5 |
| 2024-12-04 | Fine | $14,668 | 0 |
CMS matched 25 ownership disclosure rows to Apex Secure Care Brownfield; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 2.27 total nurse hours and 0.25 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 1 other published facility record near Brownfield, TX, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
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