Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

5502 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79416

Phone: 8067931111

CMS ratings and facility information

Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified nursing facility in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. CMS data for this profile was updated August 2026. Ratings and facility details can change; confirm current information with CMS and the facility.

CMS overall rating1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating1 of 5
Quality measures rating2 of 5
Certified beds114
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
CMS certification number675527

Staffing

Total nurse hours per resident day3.39
RN hours per resident day0.33
Nurse aide hours per resident day2.45
Total nursing staff turnover percent95.6
RN turnover percent88.9

Resident outcome measures

MeasureValueUnitPeriod
Hospitalizations3.15events_per_1000_resident_days20250101-20251231
Emergency-department visits0.9events_per_1000_resident_days20250101-20251231
Falls with major injury9.34percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Pressure ulcers5.05percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Urinary tract infections0percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Antipsychotic medication use5.77percent2025Q2-2026Q1

Health inspection citations

Survey dateTagCitationSeverity
2026-01-230812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D
2026-01-230813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D
2026-01-230849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D
2024-11-070550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E
2024-11-070692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E
2024-11-070812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2024-11-070880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-11-070685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D
2023-09-260801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F
2023-09-260812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-09-260925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2023-09-260552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.E
2023-09-260689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E
2023-09-260813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.E
2023-09-260656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2023-09-260693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D
2023-09-260758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D
2023-09-260761Ensure 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.D

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-15Fine,546
2024-12-12Fine,000

Ownership records

NameTypeRole
LIBERTY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FREGIA, MILTONIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GARDNER, SHANNONIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GARDZINA, MARGARETIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HENRY, PAULIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STRATTON, CHARLESIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HUGGINS, LINDAIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR
WILLIG, ZACHARYIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR
STRATTON, CHARLESIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
LUBBOCK II ENTERPRISES LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLAKE, GARYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLAKE, MALISAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LUBBOCK II ENTERPRISES LLCOrganizationADP OF THE SNF
BLAKE, GARYIndividualADP OF THE SNF
MCPHERSON, MICHAELIndividualADP OF THE SNF
POWELL, KERIIndividualADP OF THE SNF

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