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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 676380

BIG SPRING CENTER FOR SKILLED CARE

BIG SPRING, Texas · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 120

Finances, as filed

From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.

Cost report for 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 28 August 2025.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2024
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$6,387,241CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$475,440CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$5,911,801CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$7,166,460CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$1,254,659CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$471,647CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$783,012CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$783,012 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2024
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Bed days available, all components43,920CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 200
Medicare (Title XVIII) patient days2,200CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 400
Medicaid (Title XIX) patient days28,468CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 500
Other-payer patient days7,083CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 600
Total patient days, all components37,751CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Medicare discharges43CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 900
Medicaid discharges102CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1000
Other-payer discharges98CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1100
Total discharges, all components243CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days51.16CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days279.1CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days155.35CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1436088, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.

Fiscal year 2023, ended 31 December 2023

Cost report for 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 23 October 2025.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2023
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$6,110,210CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$453,827CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$5,656,383CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$6,924,469CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$1,268,086CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$981,303CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$286,783CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$286,783 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2023
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components26,950CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components125CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days62.3CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days609.09CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days215.6CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1441373, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.

Fiscal year 2022, ended 31 December 2022

Cost report for 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 25 October 2024.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2022
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$5,675,794CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$427,883CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$5,247,911CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$6,811,525CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$1,563,614CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$888,652CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$674,962CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$674,962 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2022
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components22,929CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components133CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days59.67CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days626.5CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days172.4CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1398053, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2022.zip.

Fiscal year 2021, ended 31 December 2021

Cost report for 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 26 May 2023.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2021
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$5,775,910CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$425,546CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$5,350,364CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$6,818,161CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$1,467,797CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$505,131CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$962,666CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$962,666 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2021
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components22,392CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components121CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days81.97CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days596.48CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days185.06CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1348683, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2021.zip.

Fiscal year 2020, ended 31 December 2020

Cost report for 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 10 February 2023.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2020
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$5,957,717CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$369,079CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$5,588,638CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$6,755,897CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$1,167,259CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$780,595CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$386,664CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$386,664 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2020
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components24,816CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components159CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days58.93CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days393.34CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days156.08CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1342264, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2020.zip.

Fiscal year 2019, ended 31 December 2019

Cost report for 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 13 May 2021.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2019
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$7,016,142CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$866,534CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$6,149,608CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$6,691,997CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$542,389CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$468CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$541,921CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$541,921 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2019
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components26,414CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components222CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days55.38CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days269.89CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days118.98CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1283908, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2019.zip.

Fiscal year 2018, ended 31 December 2018

Cost report for 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 28 October 2020.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2018
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$7,783,963CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$1,330,559CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$6,453,404CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$6,860,907CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$407,503CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income−$1,031CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$408,534CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$408,534 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2018
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components27,325CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components258CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days46.92CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days227.11CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days105.91CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1272618, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2018.zip.

Fiscal year 2017, ended 31 December 2017

Cost report for 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 16 October 2019.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2017
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$6,530,590CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$984,827CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$5,545,763CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$6,110,011CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$564,248CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$1,038CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$563,210CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$563,210 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2017
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components22,886CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components203CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days55.35CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days247.67CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days112.74CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1244366, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2017.zip.

Fiscal year 2016, ended 31 December 2016

Cost report for 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 16 October 2018.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2016
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$5,109,487CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$812,135CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$4,297,352CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$5,495,869CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$1,198,517CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$1,241CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$1,197,276CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$1,197,276 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2016
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components18,961CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components217CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days33.42CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days235.21CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days87.38CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1212967, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2016.zip.

Fiscal year 2015, ended 31 December 2015

Cost report for 13 March 2015 to 31 December 2015 — a reporting period of 293 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 25 July 2016.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2015
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$3,545,091CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$788,334CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$2,756,757CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$4,020,008CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$1,263,251CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$2,634CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$1,260,617CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$1,260,617 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2015
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components10,097CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components116CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days48.26CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days183CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days87.04CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1137474, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2015.zip.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

The staffing record →

Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
BLAKE, GARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2014
BLAKE, MALISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/08/2014
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2014
HUGGINS, LINDAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2014

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of BIG SPRING I ENTERPRISES, LLC (enrollment ID O20141021002740).

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
HONOR X ENTERPRISES, LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTCMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.3/13/2015
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
GARY R BLAKEIndividual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5010/1/2014
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
MALISA A BLAKEIndividual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST505/8/2014
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE INCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL10010/1/2014
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
GARY R BLAKEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL5010/1/2014
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
MALISA A BLAKEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL505/8/2014
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
LINDA F HUGGINSIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE010/1/2014
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.

Changes in ownership

No change in ownership appears in the CMS files on record since 20 September 2022.

Recent changes on this record

  • 23 October 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2023, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2023.zip
  • 28 August 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2024, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2024.zip
  • 25 October 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2022, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2022.zip
  • 26 May 2023: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2021, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2021.zip
  • 10 February 2023: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2020, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2020.zip
  • 13 May 2021: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2019, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2019.zip
  • 28 October 2020: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2018, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2018.zip
  • 16 October 2019: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2017, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2017.zip
  • 16 October 2018: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2016, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2016.zip
  • 25 July 2016: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2015, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2015.zip

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
124 April 202624 April 202643
227 February 202527 February 202580
325 January 202425 January 2024150

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.

Deficiencies cited

27 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
24 April 2026HealthF 0644Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction6 June 2026
24 April 2026HealthF 0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction6 June 2026
24 April 2026HealthF 0813Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction6 June 2026
24 April 2026HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction6 June 2026
31 March 2025HealthF 0607Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction30 April 2025
31 March 2025HealthF 0625Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction30 April 2025
27 February 2025HealthF 0585Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction2 April 2025
27 February 2025HealthF 0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction2 April 2025
27 February 2025HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction2 April 2025
27 February 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction2 April 2025
11 October 2024HealthF 0585Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction12 October 2024
11 October 2024HealthF 0607Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction12 October 2024
14 May 2024HealthF 0580Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction18 June 2024
14 May 2024HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction18 June 2024
14 May 2024HealthF 0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.GYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction18 June 2024
19 March 2024HealthF 0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction20 March 2024
19 March 2024HealthF 0607Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction20 March 2024
19 March 2024HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction20 March 2024
25 January 2024HealthF 0550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction26 January 2024
25 January 2024HealthF 0576Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction26 January 2024
25 January 2024HealthF 0578Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction26 January 2024
25 January 2024HealthF 0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction26 January 2024
25 January 2024HealthF 0757Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction26 January 2024
25 January 2024HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction26 January 2024
25 January 2024HealthF 0805Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction26 January 2024
25 January 2024HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction26 January 2024
25 January 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction26 January 2024

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
14 May 2024Fine$8,184112842

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeFor profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameBIG SPRING I ENTERPRISES, LLC
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2015-03-13
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishHoward
Telephone Number4326065012
Chain NameCREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE
Chain ID169
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds120
Average Number of Residents per Day60.6
Overall Rating3
Health Inspection Rating4
QM Rating3
Long-Stay QM Rating3
Short-Stay QM Rating3
Processing Date2026-08-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.

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