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Sunflower Park Health Care
1803 Highway 243 East, Kaufman, TX 75142 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 675390
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 53 in the last 3 inspection cycles (3 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 14 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 1
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 2 fines, total $190,538
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- January 7, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | Not published Not enough data available to calculate a star rating. | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | January 7, 2026 | 20 | 19 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | November 1, 2024 | 23 | 22 | 13 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 175.5 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
53 health citations across 5 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
July 29, 2026: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/30/2026 |
January 7, 2026: 19 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0849 | 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. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| E | F-0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| E | F-0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| E | F-0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0584 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
| D | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/08/2026 |
April 16, 2025: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/17/2025 |
November 1, 2024: 22 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0926 | Have policies on smoking. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| D | F-0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| F | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| D | F-0808 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| D | F-0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| E | F-0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| D | F-0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| E | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| D | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| E | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| D | F-0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| K | F-0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| J | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 10/02/2024 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| E | F-0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| E | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| K | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| E | F-0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
| E | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
September 20, 2023: 10 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0849 | 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. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2023 |
| D | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2023 |
| D | F-0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2023 |
| D | F-0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2023 |
| D | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2023 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2023 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2023 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2023 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2023 |
| D | F-0578 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citations across 1 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2024 | E | K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/02/2024 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | Fine | $21,638 | — |
| November 1, 2024 | Fine | $168,900 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.24 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.44 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 1 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.8 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.77 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.3 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 100 | 55.3 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 100 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | Staffing data not submitted or invalid for calculating turnover. | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- West Wharton County Hospital District
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 92
- Average residents per day
- 49
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Both
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- September 22, 1994
- County/parish
- Kaufman
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
5 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUGGINS, LINDA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MAK, DAVID | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KAUFMAN I ENTERPRISES, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BLAKE, GARY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BLAKE, MALISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Sunflower Park Health Care. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HHSC long-term care complaint portal (TULIP). The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.