Nursing home · Lubbock, TX
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat
3710 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79415 · (806) 763-4455
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat is a 120-bed government-owned nursing home in Lubbock, Texas (Lubbock County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2002. On average it cares for 106 residents a day (about 88% of its certified beds). It is part of The Ensign Group, a group of 347 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 | 3.10 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.26 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.74 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 75% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 4, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 11 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 6 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 2 totalling $26,949 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Government - Hospital district. Legal business name: Booker 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 The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat?
CMS rates The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat have?
120 certified beds, with an average of 106 residents a day.
Does The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat 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 The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat?
(806) 763-4455. Address: 3710 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79415.
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).