Safety Report: Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
8Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
0Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
10Requirements cited on more than one inspection
J
Government finding: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F760
J
Government finding: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F755
J
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
J
Government finding: 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 · Tag F600
K
Government finding: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F760
K
Government finding: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F755
K
Government finding: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F760
K
Government finding: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F580
Citations by topic
2Abuse, neglect & exploitation
2Infection control
12Medications & pharmacy
2Accidents & supervision
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (13) than in the cycle before (10).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 3 | January 7, 2026; September 22, 2025; September 13, 2023 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 3 | September 22, 2025; June 17, 2024; October 3, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | May 1, 2026; September 22, 2025 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | January 7, 2026; October 3, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | January 7, 2026; September 22, 2025 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | January 7, 2026; September 13, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 2 | September 22, 2025; June 17, 2024 |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (F727) | 2 | October 16, 2024; September 13, 2023 |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F758) | 2 | October 16, 2024; September 13, 2023 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | October 16, 2024; September 13, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| September 22, 2025 | Fine | $12,428 |
| August 16, 2025 | Fine | $17,660 |
| June 17, 2024 | Fine | $208,196 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
May 1, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected May 16, 2026
January 13, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · complaint · corrected January 14, 2026
January 7, 2026 — 10 citations
E
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Administration Deficiencies · F944 · corrected February 6, 2026
E
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Administration Deficiencies · F850 · corrected February 6, 2026
E
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · corrected February 6, 2026
D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected February 6, 2026
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected February 6, 2026
D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F759 · corrected February 6, 2026
D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F677 · corrected February 6, 2026
D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F657 · corrected February 6, 2026
D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F637 · corrected February 6, 2026
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · corrected February 6, 2026
November 20, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · complaint · corrected December 12, 2025
September 22, 2025 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F760 · complaint · corrected February 10, 2025
J
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · complaint · corrected February 10, 2025
J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected September 23, 2025
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · complaint · corrected September 23, 2025
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · complaint · corrected September 23, 2025
August 16, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint
October 16, 2024 — 4 citations
F
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F727 · corrected November 5, 2024
E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · corrected November 5, 2024
E
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F758 · corrected November 5, 2024
D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected November 5, 2024
June 17, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
K
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F760 · complaint · corrected July 10, 2024
K
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · complaint · corrected July 10, 2024
October 3, 2023 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
K
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F760 · complaint · corrected October 6, 2023
K
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · complaint · corrected October 6, 2023
September 13, 2023 — 12 citations
E
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F583 · corrected October 13, 2023
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected October 13, 2023
D
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F758 · corrected October 13, 2023
D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F757 · corrected October 13, 2023
D
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F727 · corrected October 13, 2023
D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected October 13, 2023
D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F677 · corrected October 13, 2023
D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F655 · corrected October 13, 2023
D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F644 · corrected October 13, 2023
D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F558 · corrected October 13, 2023
C
Post nurse staffing information every day.
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm · Widespread · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F732 · corrected October 13, 2023
C
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm · Widespread · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F577 · corrected October 13, 2023
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare