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Towers Nursing Home
372 Hill Road, Smithville, TX 78957 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 675942
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★☆ 4 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 16 in the last 3 inspection cycles (1 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 6 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 1
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $15,239
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- July 31, 2025
- 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 25, 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 | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 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 | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | July 31, 2025 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | June 6, 2024 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 44 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
16 health citations across 6 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.
June 11, 2026: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2026 |
| D | F-0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2026 |
April 1, 2026: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/08/2026 |
| D | F-0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/08/2026 |
January 29, 2026: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/30/2026 |
July 31, 2025: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/01/2025 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/01/2025 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/01/2025 |
August 20, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | F-0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 08/09/2024 |
June 6, 2024: 7 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/07/2024 |
| 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/07/2024 |
| 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 06/07/2024 |
| D | F-0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/07/2024 |
| G | 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 06/07/2024 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/07/2024 |
| 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 06/07/2024 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citations across 1 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2025 | F | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
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 25, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Fine | $15,239 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.59 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.21 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.83 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.55 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.32 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.15 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 58.8 | 55.3 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 33.3 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 1 | 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 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Smithville Hospital Authority
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Wellsential Health (67 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 111.3
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- December 17, 2002
- County/parish
- Bastrop
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
34 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITHVILLE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY IHS OF SMITHVILLE TOWERS LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CSV RHEA MANAGEMENT HOLDCO, LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DWD TX HOLDINGS LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JACK AND NANCY DWYER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REG BRIDGE OPCO LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REG HG OPCO LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REG OPERATOR HOLDCO LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY TEXAS HOLDINGS LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BAIRD, DANIEL | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BUNTE, MARK | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CLAPP, BARBARA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CORTESE, DAREN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FULCHER, ANN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GIBSON, PATRICIA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MANDELBAUM, ELLIOT | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILSON, LINDA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILSON, LINDA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY IHS OF SMITHVILLE TOWERS LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SMITHVILLE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GRAY, COLE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY IHS CLINICAL CONSULTING, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY IHS OF SMITHVILLE TOWERS LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY IHS REHAB LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SMITHVILLE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CHUDLEIGH, JAMES | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GRAY, COLE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MIGL, GINA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| OGNOWSKI, DUSTIN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Towers Nursing Home. 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 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.