ElderGrade
F

33.5/100

Poor

University Rehabilitation Center

2244 Brinker Rd, Denton, TX 76208

CMS 1/5 stars #15 of 18 in Denton County (940) 320-6300
Certified beds
146
Occupancy
80%
Ownership
For-profit
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.

  • 5 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $33,117 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 88%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

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

6.5/30

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

  • -20 for 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -3.5 for 27 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

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

  • 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.41 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

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

  • 88% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 4 administrator departures

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

5/10

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

  • $33,117 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 3.36 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.41 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.98 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 88.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 38 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 17, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Apr 23, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0695 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 11, 2025 F0755 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Sep 11, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

E Sep 11, 2025 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0695 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 17, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, which operates 149 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
HUGGINS, LINDA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MAK, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DENTON II ENTERPRISES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLAKE, GARY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLAKE, MALISA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about University Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for University Rehabilitation Center? +

University Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of F (33.5 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". 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 University Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.36 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has University Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 38 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does University Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, University 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.