Nursing home · Lubbock, TX
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing
4320 West 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407 · (806) 795-1774
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing is a 144-bed for-profit nursing home in Lubbock, Texas (Lubbock County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2004. On average it cares for 60 residents a day (about 42% of its certified beds). It is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare, a group of 150 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in Texas is 2.8.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Texas avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.71 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.64 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.36 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 75% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 70% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 2 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 11, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 10 about average |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 2 totalling $36,652 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: West Wharton County Hospital District. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing?
CMS rates Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing have?
144 certified beds, with an average of 60 residents a day.
Does Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing?
(806) 795-1774. Address: 4320 West 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).