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Carrara

4501 Tradition Trail, Plano, TX 75093 · Collin County · (469) 969-0866

112 certified beds, about 100 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2017

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 676429 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 25, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Texas average is 9.4, the national average 9.2).

Of 13 health citations since April 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,036 in the last three years; the largest was $10,036, and the latest is dated April 5, 2024.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.70 hours per resident per day, against 3.39 across Texas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.33 of those hours.

51.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Texas average 55.3%).

CMS links it to Cantex Continuing Care, an affiliated group of 37 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 13 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
9D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 25, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 13, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to coordinate assessments with the PASRR program for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #55) reviewed for PASRR assessments. The facility failed to ensure Resident #55 was referred to the appropriate state-designated mental health authority for review when she received a new diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder. This failure could place residents at risk of not being evaluated and receiving PASRR services needed.
May 6, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 7, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident who is incontinent of bladder receives appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections for three of five residents (Residents #1, #2, and #3) reviewed for catheters. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1, #2, and #3's urinary catheters were anchored/secured to protect the resident's urethral openings and maintain proper urine flow. This failure could place residents with urinary catheters at risk of pulling/tension, kinks, and accidental dislodgment which could result in trauma and increase the risk of urinary tract infections.
February 20, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality for 2 (Resident #1 and Resident #2) of 5 residents reviewed for resident rights. The facility failed to ensure LVN A introduced herself and spoke to Resident #1 while administering pain medication. The facility failed to ensure LVN A introduced herself and spoke to Resident #2 while moving his call light. These failures could place residents at risk of not being treated with respect and dignity.
  2. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that pain management is provided to residents who require such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 residents reviewed for pain management. The facility failed to ensure LVN A assessed the pain level for Resident #1. This failure could place residents at risk of not having their pain managed.
November 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident had the right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to persons and services inside and outside the facility for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents reviewed for reasonable accommodations. The facility failed to ensure CNA A removed Resident #1's lunch tray from the bedside table to accommodate him when requested. The noncompliance was identified as past noncompliance (PNC) that began on 11/03/25 and ended on 11/03/25. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the state's investigation began. This failure could place residents at risk of not being able to meet their needs.
September 17, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 19, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain clinical records in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices that are complete and accurately documented for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents reviewed for accuracy of medical records in that: The facility failed to document Resident #1's blood pressure before she was transported to dialysis on 08/13/25. This failure could place residents at risk of a change in condition and not receiving proper treatment and care in a timely manner.
August 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents, who needed respiratory care, were provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences for one (Resident #1) of four residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's nebulizer mask (device used to deliver medication in a mist form through the nose and mouth) was properly stored, in a plastic bag with the resident's name and date on it, when not in use on 08/13/2025. This failure could place residents at risk for respiratory infection and not having their respiratory needs met.
May 1, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
  1. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 2, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the facility's only kitchen reviewed for food safety. 1. The facility failed on 05/01/2025 to ensure dented cans dated 04/28/2025 was placed in a separate storage area to keep from being used for residents' meals. These failures could place residents at risk for food-borne illness and cross contamination.
December 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents received adequate supervision to prevent incidents and accidents for one resident (Resident #1) of five residents reviewed for possible accident hazards and incidents. The facility failed to provide adequate supervision for Resident #1 on 07/23/2024 when he slid out of the sling during a mechanical lift transfer from wheelchair to bed. The noncompliance was identified as past noncompliance (PNC). The PNC began on 07/23/24 and ended on 07/28/24. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the state's survey began. This failure could place residents at risk for possible injuries due to lack of adequate supervision.
May 22, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to promote and maintain the residents' right to be treated with respect and dignity for 2 of 8 residents (Resident #2 and Resident #4) reviewed for dignity and respect in that: 1) The facility failed to provide Resident #2 with help using the toilet and was told by staff to wear an adult brief after her preference to use the tiolet with help was voiced. 2) The facility failed to answer call lights in a timely manner for Resident #2 and Resident # 4's. These faillures could place residents at risk of diminished quality of life and loss of dignity and self-worth.
  2. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received necessary services to maintain good personally hygiene for 3 out of 8 residents (#2, #5, and #6) reviewed for ADL care. The facility failed to provide timely incontinence care for every two hours or as needed for Resident #2, # 5 and # 6 from 5/17/24 through 5/21/24. The facility failed to provide timely incontinence care on a regular basis for residents #2, #5, and #6. This failure could place residents at risk of skin breakdown, urinary tract infections and loss of dignity.
April 5, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as is possible and that residents received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for one (Resident #79) resident of three residents reviewed for elopement. RN A on 07/30/23 failed to report to the Administrator (at that time), the DON (at the time) or communicate to oncoming nursing staff when Resident #79 became agitated and stated he was going to leave the facility. On 08/02/23 Resident #79 became agitated and frustrated and told LVN B he was leaving the facility. LVN B redirected him and did not provide adequate supervision to prevent him from eloping from the facility on 08/02/23. Resident #79 was able to leave the building without staff being aware that he left the building on 08/02/23 sometime after 4:00 p.m. [...]
  2. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 2, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain clinical records in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices that were complete and accurately documented for 1 (Resident #80) of 5 residents reviewed for clinical records. 1. The facility failed to ensure staff kept copies of Resident #80's shower sheets from February and March 2024. 2. The facility failed to provide nurses notes on Resident #80's refusals to shower from February and March 2024. These failures could affect residents and place them at risk of inaccurate or incomplete clinical records.

Fire safety inspections

16 fire safety citations on file: 5 on June 25, 2026, 5 on May 1, 2025, 6 on April 5, 2024.

Every fire safety citation16 citations
  1. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · June 25, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
    K 929 · June 25, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
    K 325 · June 25, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. E
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · June 25, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · June 25, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · May 1, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
    K 343 · May 1, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
    K 916 · May 1, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · May 1, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · May 1, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    E 6 · April 5, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · April 5, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. E
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · April 5, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · April 5, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · April 5, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · April 5, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
April 5, 2024Fine $10,036

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeTexasUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.703.393.86
Registered nurses0.330.430.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.322.983.42
Nurse aides2.12
Licensed practical nurses1.25
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)51.8%55.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover72.7%54.6%42.9%
Administrators who left1

CMS expects 3.94 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.86 on weekdays and 3.32 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.70 in April to June 2025 to 3.70 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.700.333.863.32 0.7%0 of 90100
Oct to Dec 20253.660.483.863.16 0.8%0 of 9294
Jul to Sep 20253.530.483.703.09 1.4%0 of 9284
Apr to Jun 20253.700.523.903.20 1.0%0 of 9183
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Texas, Jan to Mar 20263.330.403.502.932.2%0.7% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeTexasUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
7.415.813.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.40.30.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.81.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.73.33.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.71.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
10.714.014.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.03.84.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
8.89.615.4

Owners and operators

Legal business name: DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. CMS links this home to Cantex Continuing Care, a group of 37 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Dallas County Hospital District5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%05/01/2020
Castaneda, EdmundoCorporate officerIndividual01/10/2022
Cerise, FrederickCorporate officerIndividual03/24/2014
Plano Continuing Care Center Ltd. Co.Operational/managerial controlOrganization05/01/2020
Garcia, JenniferOperational/managerial controlIndividual05/31/2024
Plano Continuing Care Center Ltd. Co.Adp of the SNFOrganization03/31/2025
Edehia, EmmanuelAdp of the SNFIndividual01/17/2024
Garcia, JenniferAdp of the SNFIndividual05/31/2024
Sharif, ZainAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2023

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 6, 2026: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 25, 2026: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
  3. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 20, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
  4. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 1, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
  5. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Carrara's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Carrara 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Carrara get at its last inspection?
1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on June 25, 2026. The Texas average is 9.4.
Has Carrara been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,036 in the last three years.
Does Carrara accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Carrara?
CMS lists 9 owners and managers, and links the home to Cantex Continuing Care. Legal business name: DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.

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