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24 Medicaid Nursing Homes With a Clean Record in Dallas, TX

24 of the 33 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Dallas, TX (73%) are Medicaid-certified, clean-record, and all are listed below. They average 3.4 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.09 hours below the 3.49 for every home in Dallas, TX. Nurse staff turnover runs 56.7%, 0.2 points lower than the 56.9% across all homes there. The Legacy Midtown Park in Dallas grades highest at A (89 out of 100).

How Medicaid-certified, clean-record homes in Dallas, TX compare

This group set against every nursing home in Dallas, TX, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

3.4

All homes in Dallas, TX: 3.49

Worse than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

56.7%

All homes in Dallas, TX: 56.9%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

67.5/100

All homes in Dallas, TX: 68.8/100

Worse than the local average

Grade spread

A
B
C
D

3 grade A, 7 grade B, 11 grade C, 3 grade D,

The best-graded Medicaid-certified, clean-record home in Dallas, TX is The Legacy Midtown Park in Dallas, TX, grade A, 89/100.

Every Medicaid-certified, clean-record nursing home in Dallas, TX

Showing 21 to 24 of 24, best-graded first.

C

55/100

Five Points At Lake Highlands Nursing And Rehab

Dallas, TX · Dallas County

CMS 1/5280 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.36 /day
Staff turnover
64%
Serious cites
0

Five Points At Lake Highlands runs 280 certified beds in Dallas under for-profit LLC ownership, and the staffing numbers are where the trouble starts. At 3.36 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 13% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip roughly 14% below its own weekday levels, so the thinnest coverage lands when families tend to visit. Turnover is 64% against a national 45.8%, meaning most of the people caring for residents this year likely won't be there next year. The inspection record is heavier still: 53 deficiencies, five at harm or jeopardy level, one abuse-related, and $58,149 in fines across five penalties. The most recent inspection was March 31, 2026, so the picture is current, not stale.

D

52.5/100

The Lennwood Nursing And Rehabilitation

Dallas, TX · Dallas County

CMS 1/5124 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
2.90 /day
Staff turnover
69%
Serious cites
0

The Lennwood Nursing And Rehabilitation runs 124 certified beds in Dallas under county government ownership, and the staffing numbers are where the trouble starts. At 2.90 nurse hours per resident day, it sits roughly a quarter below the national average of 3.86, and weekends drop another 17% beneath its own weekday level. Turnover tells a similar story: 68.6% annually, against 45.8% nationally, which means the aides and nurses your relative sees may not be there in six months. The current record shows 24 deficiencies, three serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and one tied to abuse, with two fines totaling $29,969. The last inspection was August 29, 2024.

D

52/100

The Hillcrest Of North Dallas

Dallas, TX · Dallas County

CMS 1/5120 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
2.66 /day
Staff turnover
68%
Serious cites
0

The Hillcrest of North Dallas runs on 2.66 nursing hours per resident day, roughly a third less than the national average of 3.86, and weekend coverage drops about 13% below what the home staffs on weekdays. Annual turnover sits at 68.3% against a national 45.8%, so the aides and nurses at the bedside keep changing. Its inspection record shows 44 deficiencies, including 6 at the harm or jeopardy level and 3 tied to abuse, with $221,052 in fines across three penalties and a 1-out-of-5 inspection rating; the most recent survey was July 31, 2025. Ownership is a for-profit corporation. The quality measure stars don't offset what staffing and inspections show.

D

50/100

Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation

Dallas, TX · Dallas County

CMS 1/5150 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
2.92 /day
Staff turnover
68%
Serious cites
0

Forest Park runs on 2.92 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a quarter below the national average, and weekend coverage dips about 8% below its own weekday level. That thin staffing shows up in a 67.8% annual turnover rate, well above the 45.8% national figure. Its inspection record carries 53 deficiencies, eight at the harm or jeopardy level and four tied to abuse, along with four fines totaling $193,834. The most recent inspection was February 2026. A 4/5 quality measure score sits alongside 1/5 ratings for both staffing and health inspections, worth knowing what that quality number actually measures before weighing it against the rest.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicaid-certified, clean-record nursing homes are there in Dallas, TX?
There are 24 Medicaid-certified, clean-record Medicare-certified nursing homes in Dallas, TX, 73% of the 33 nursing homes there.
Are Medicaid-certified, clean-record nursing homes better staffed?
In Dallas, TX they average 3.4 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 3.49 for all nursing homes in Dallas, TX, a difference of -0.09 hours. Staff turnover averages 56.7% against 56.9%.
Which Medicaid-certified, clean-record nursing home grades best in Dallas, TX?
The Legacy Midtown Park in Dallas, TX, grade A, 89 out of 100.
Does being Medicaid-certified, clean-record mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 24 graded Medicaid-certified, clean-record homes in Dallas, TX, 3 grade A and 3 grade D or F.
Do Medicaid-certified, clean-record nursing homes in Dallas, TX accept Medicaid?
24 of the 24 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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