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Villages Of Lake Highlands

8615 Lullwater Dr, Dallas, TX 75238 · Dallas County

For-profit · 126 certified beds · 88% occupancy · (214) 221-0444

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Villages Of Lake Highlands 2 out of 5 stars overall — below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 4 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★
Staffing★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

4.48 nurse hours per resident per day. 37% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
4.48 hrs
RN
0.52 hrs
LPN
1.76 hrs
Aide
2.20 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 35.4% · RN turnover: 56.3%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

14
total findings
4
immediate jeopardy
1
caused actual harm
11
from complaints
  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0684 · Aug 28, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 29, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0695 · May 16, 2025ComplaintCorrected May 20, 2025

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

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0684 · Sep 13, 2025Complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0842 · Sep 13, 2025Complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · May 16, 2025Corrected May 20, 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.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0656 · Dec 1, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 5, 2025

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 16, 2025Corrected May 20, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0760 · Apr 18, 2024ComplaintCorrected Feb 2, 2024

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Actual harmTag F0689 · Oct 24, 2024ComplaintCorrected Jul 2, 2024

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

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0656 · Aug 20, 2024ComplaintCorrected Sep 25, 2024

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 14 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.