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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

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

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.

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 11 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
5D
5E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
July 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · 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 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
  1. E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 19, 2026
    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.
  2. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2026
    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.
  3. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2026
    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.
  4. 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) January 19, 2026
    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.
  5. C
    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    F577 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2026
    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
  1. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 16, 2024
    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. [...]
  2. E
    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, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 16, 2024
    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.
  3. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 16, 2024
    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
  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 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 24, 2024
    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
  1. 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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 14, 2023
    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
  1. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · January 14, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. D
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · January 14, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. C
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · January 14, 2026 · no revisit needed
  4. B
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · January 14, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. 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.
    K 222 · October 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · October 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · October 23, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. C
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · October 23, 2024 · Waiver
  9. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · September 13, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · September 13, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · September 13, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · September 13, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. E
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · September 13, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. D
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · September 13, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. C
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · September 13, 2023 · Waiver

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.

MeasureThis homeTexasUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.953.393.86
Registered nurses0.280.430.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.262.983.42
Nurse aides2.63
Licensed practical nurses1.04
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)70.8%55.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnovernot reported54.6%42.9%
Administrators who left1

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.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.950.284.233.26 13.5%0 of 9034
Oct to Dec 20254.040.274.303.40 9.1%0 of 9233
Jul to Sep 20254.070.274.323.42 14.1%0 of 9232
Apr to Jun 20253.810.264.113.06 17.4%0 of 9136
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
28.115.813.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.60.30.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.80.81.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.03.33.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
31.614.014.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.93.84.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.69.615.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
29.125.723.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
11.912.312.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
4.72.21.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
3.82.11.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: SOUTH LIMESTONE HOSPITAL DISTRICT.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
South Limestone Hospital District5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%05/01/2022
Gray, ArnoldCorporate directorIndividual06/16/2018
Hewitt, HerbertCorporate directorIndividual05/26/2009
Hobbs, TyrellCorporate directorIndividual10/25/2022
Lockhart, ChristinaCorporate directorIndividual02/27/2024
O'Neal, GlendaCorporate directorIndividual07/24/2012
Wilson, KentCorporate directorIndividual01/25/2022
Price, LarryCorporate officerIndividual05/01/2022
Van Senior Care LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization05/01/2022
Neal, JosephOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2017
Wills, AlanOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2017
Van Senior Care LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization05/01/2022
Neal, JosephAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2019
Wills, AlanAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2017

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.

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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."
  4. 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."
  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 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.

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