ElderGrade
B

78.2/100

Above average

Mitchell County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

971 W I 20, Colorado City, TX 79512

CMS 3/5 stars (325) 728-5247
Certified beds
54
Occupancy
85%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Weekend staffing drops 45%

    Care hours fall sharply on Saturdays and Sundays compared with weekdays.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

28.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.8 for 22 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

19/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.48 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.53 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 45% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.28 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.53 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 1.81 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 22 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 28, 2026 (3 months ago).

E Apr 28, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 28, 2026 F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 28, 2026 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 28, 2026 F0804 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 28, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 28, 2026 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 28, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 28, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
GAFFORD, SUZANNE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HALL, ROBERT Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MOORE, DIANE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
EDWARDS, HELEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GAFFORD, SUZANNE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GOEBEL, DONNA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HALL, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JACKSON, KALEB Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MOORE, DIANE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
OLSTOWSKI, HENRYK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RICKARD, MARSHA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RUBIO, MARIA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Mitchell County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Mitchell County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center? +

Mitchell County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of B (78.2 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Mitchell County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.28 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Mitchell County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 22 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Mitchell County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Mitchell County Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.