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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat

(806) 763-4455

About The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat

The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat provides comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Lubbock, Texas. Our compassionate team supports recovery and healing through evidence-based clinical care tailored to each resident's goals and needs.

Community at a glance

Capacity

120 residents

Location

Lubbock, TX

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

3710 4Th St, Lubbock, Texas 79415

(806) 763-4455

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 4, 2026, state inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours with each resident a day, below the Texas average of 3 hours 23 minutes.

Medicare fined The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat 2 times in the last three years, $26,949 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hoursBelow the Texas average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day16 minutesBelow the Texas average
Nursing staff who left in the past year54%

Inspections

42 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 16, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2026

June 4, 2026 · Standard inspection · 6 citations

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 17, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 17, 2026
March 1, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 2, 2026
  • Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 2, 2026
February 23, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 24, 2026
August 22, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 23, 2025
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 23, 2025
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 23, 2025
June 3, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 16, 2025
May 6, 2025 · Standard inspection · 10 citations+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  • Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 6, 2025
December 18, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 31, 2025
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 31, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 31, 2025
September 12, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 30, 2024
August 29, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 30, 2024
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 30, 2024
June 14, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Apr 26, 2024
May 3, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected May 31, 2024
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 31, 2024
March 28, 2024 · Standard inspection · 7 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 28, 2024
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 28, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 28, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 28, 2024
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 28, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 28, 2024
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 28, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $26,949 in the last three years.

  • February 23, 2026Fine: $11,782
  • August 22, 2025Fine: $15,167

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Legal business name
Booker Hospital District
Medicare-certified beds
120
Average residents per day
111
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
August 9, 2002
Part of a chain
The Ensign Group, 344 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
675925

Location

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3710 4Th StLubbock, TX 79415

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Questions about The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat

How did The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on June 4, 2026 and cited 11 health deficiencies, 6 of them from complaint investigations. The Texas average is 9.4.

How much nursing care does each resident get at The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours with each resident per day, including 16 minutes from registered nurses. 54% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat 2 times in the last three years, totaling $26,949.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Lubbock Skilled Nursing in Texas Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026