Van Healthcare
169 S Oak St., Van, TX 75790 · Van Zandt County · (903) 963-8641
60 certified beds, about 34 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 455856 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 14, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since September 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.95 hours per resident per day, against 3.39 across Texas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.28 of those hours.
70.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Texas average 55.3%).
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.
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 11 health citations on file.
July 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident had the right to be free from misappropriation of property, and exploitation for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for misappropriation of property. The facility failed to prevent the misappropriation of Resident #1's checkbook on 06/09/2026. The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The noncompliance began on 06/25/2026 and ended on 06/27/2026. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the investigation began on 07/09/2026. This failure could place residents at risk for misappropriation of their personal property.
January 14, 2026Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans with measurable objectives and timeframes to address resident's medical, nursing, and required enhanced barrier precautions needs for 2 of 4 residents reviewed. The facility failed to ensure that Resident #7's and Resident #32's care plans reflected focus instructions on Enhanced Barrier Precautions for high contact care related to history of MDRO and / indwelling device. The facility fails to ensure that Resident #7's care plans reflected focused interventions for indwelling catheter care in accordance with facility policy and physician orders. This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving care and services to meet individualized medical and nursing needs.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services, including procedures that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving, dispensing, and administering of all drugs and biologicals, to meet the needs of each resident for 2 of 2 medication carts ((Cart A/B halls and Cart C/D halls) reviewed for pharmacy services. The facility failed to ensure the nursing staff responsible for the safekeeping of narcotics performed and documented the performance of change of shift narcotic counts on multiple shifts and days for Medication Cart A/B halls and Cart C/D halls. This failure could place residents at risk for loss of medications and possible drug diversion.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 2 of 4 residents (Residents #7 and #32) reviewed who required Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The facility failed to ensure Enhanced Barrier Precautions signage was posted on the entry doors for Resident's #7 and Resident #32. This failure had the potential to expose residents, staff, and visitors to the transmission of infectious organisms.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness were provided an accurate Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level 1 Screening for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for PASARR (Resident #8). The facility failed to ensure that Resident #8 had an accurate PASARR Level 1 Screening indicating a diagnosis of mental illness after newly evident diagnosis dated 05/31/2019. This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving needed assessments (PASARR Evaluation), individualized care, and specialized services to meet their needs.
- C Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to post their most recent survey of the facility in an area of the facility accessible to residents, and family members and legal representatives of residents, in 1 of 1 survey binder. The facility failed ensure the most recent standard survey dated 10/23/2024 was readily available within the survey binder. This failure could place residents at risk for not having access to current information regarding the facility's compliance with federal and state regulations, limiting their ability to make informed decisions and exercise their rights.
October 23, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pharmaceutical services were provided to meet the needs of 3 of 4 residents reviewed for pharmacy services (Residents #16, #24, #26). The facility failed to ensure medications were available in the form ordered by the physician for Residents #16 and #24. The facility failed to ensure a physician's order to discontinue an oral diabetic medication and replace it with another medication was carried out resulting in the discontinued medication being given for 3 (three) months after it was discontinued, and the replacement medication not being initiated for Resident #16. The facility failed to ensure LVN D administered insulin to Resident #26 in a safe, therapeutic manner. [...]
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, 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 3 of 5 Residents (Residents #3, #7, #21) reviewed for medical records accuracy. The facility failed to ensure Resident #3's physician orders included orders for dialysis and the care of the dialysis access device. The facility failed to ensure Resident #7's physician orders included clear and precise instructions for the administration of an antidepressant medication. The facility failed to insure Resident #21's physician orders included the amount of an ordered liquid nutritional supplement to be given. These deficient practices could affect residents whose records are maintained by the facility and could place them at risk for errors in care and treatment.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #29) reviewed for infection control. The facility failed to keep the urine drainage bag off the floor. This failure could place residents at risk of cross-contamination and development of infections.
December 23, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for adequate supervision. The facility failed to ensure hospice staff were informed of Resident #1's need for a cup with a lid and supervision when provided coffee. The facility failed to ensure facility staff were aware of Resident #1's need for a cup with a lid when provided coffee. The facility failed to have a method or form of communication to ensure all staff were aware of Resident #1's need for a cup with a lid and supervision when provided coffee. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's meal ticket was updated to indicate the need for a cup with a lid for hot liquids. [...]
September 13, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure, in accordance with State and Federal laws, all drugs and biologicals were stored in locked compartments and permitted only authorized personnel to have access to the keys for 1 of 2 rooms (medication room and DON office) used for storage of medications and other biological chemicals. The facility failed to ensure the DON's office located on Hall D was secured and unable to be accessed by unauthorized personnel. This failure could place residents at risk for medication misuse, medication diversion, and injury related to ingestion or use of biological chemicals.
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 4 on January 14, 2026, 4 on October 23, 2024, 7 on September 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- B Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F Add 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.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.95 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.26 | 2.98 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.63 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.04 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 70.8% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 54.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.44 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 4.23 on weekdays and 3.26 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 13.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.81 in April to June 2025 to 3.95 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.95 | 0.28 | 4.23 | 3.26 | 13.5% | 0 of 90 | 34 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.04 | 0.27 | 4.30 | 3.40 | 9.1% | 0 of 92 | 33 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.07 | 0.27 | 4.32 | 3.42 | 14.1% | 0 of 92 | 32 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.81 | 0.26 | 4.11 | 3.06 | 17.4% | 0 of 91 | 36 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Texas, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.33 | 0.40 | 3.50 | 2.93 | 2.2% | 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.
| Measure | This home | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 28.1 | 15.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 31.6 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 9.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 29.1 | 25.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.9 | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SOUTH LIMESTONE HOSPITAL DISTRICT.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Limestone Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/01/2022 |
| Gray, Arnold | Corporate director | Individual | 06/16/2018 | |
| Hewitt, Herbert | Corporate director | Individual | 05/26/2009 | |
| Hobbs, Tyrell | Corporate director | Individual | 10/25/2022 | |
| Lockhart, Christina | Corporate director | Individual | 02/27/2024 | |
| O'Neal, Glenda | Corporate director | Individual | 07/24/2012 | |
| Wilson, Kent | Corporate director | Individual | 01/25/2022 | |
| Price, Larry | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Van Senior Care LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2022 | |
| Neal, Joseph | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Wills, Alan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Van Senior Care LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2022 | |
| Neal, Joseph | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Wills, Alan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2017 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 14, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 14, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 14, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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Texas contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Texas. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Resident advocate: Texas Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 800-252-2412. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Van Healthcare's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Van Healthcare 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Van Healthcare get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 14, 2026. The Texas average is 9.4.
- Has Van Healthcare been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Van Healthcare 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 Van Healthcare?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers. Legal business name: SOUTH LIMESTONE HOSPITAL DISTRICT.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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