Nursing home / skilled nursing
Villages Of Lake Highlands
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Dallas, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 8615 Lullwater Drive |
| City | Dallas |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 75238 |
| County | Dallas |
| Phone | 214-221-0444 |
| Website | http://villagesoflakehighlands.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 676268 |
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 126 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | November 19, 2010 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Villages Of Lake Highlands is in 8615 Lullwater Drive, Dallas, TX 75238. Phone: 214-221-0444. Ownership: For profit - Partnership. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 4, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 143.500; 3 federal fines totaling $29022.00; total nursing staff turnover 44.2%.
More about this provider
| The site describes Villages of Lake Highlands as a locally owned Dallas community providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services, named a Best Nursing Home 2026 by U.S. News & World Report, rated in the top 10% of nursing facilities nationally by the federal government per the site, with extensive services and amenities, dining, activities and an on-site pharmacy | |
| Services and programs | Transitional care including physical, speech and occupational therapy in a 4,000 sq ft rehab gym, around-the-clock skilled nursing with continuous RN coverage, memory care in a secured skilled nursing memory care village, long-term care, temporary respite care in memory care and skilled nursing, palliative and hospice referral assistance, outpatient rehabilitation, and a small on-site pharmacy service |
| Who it serves | Guests needing transitional/post-acute care, skilled nursing and long-term care; memory care residents including those with cognitive decline; respite, palliative and hospice patients |
| Payment types it states | The site states it is a preferred provider for each of the major Dallas hospital systems, as well as all insurance providers including Medicare advantage plans, and a preferred network provider for Southwestern Health Resources |
| Visiting and contact details | Inquiries & Reservations (469)983-2330 |
| Website | http://villagesoflakehighlands.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.71 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.21 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 76 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 143.500 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 346 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 76 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 346 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-07-23 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 13 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 11 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 12 |
| Number of Citations from Infection Control Inspections | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 9 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.29854 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 53.3 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.92078 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.2 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.51543 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.22369 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.98824 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.52950 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.82706 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 3 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 3 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 29022.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | JSC LAKE HIGHLANDS OPERATIONS, LP |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 100.3 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Villages Of Lake Highlands
Where is Villages Of Lake Highlands located?
Villages Of Lake Highlands is at 8615 Lullwater Drive, Dallas, Texas 75238.
What care and services does Villages Of Lake Highlands offer?
Villages Of Lake Highlands offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Villages Of Lake Highlands Medicare-certified?
Yes. Villages Of Lake Highlands is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Villages Of Lake Highlands's quality rating?
CMS gives Villages Of Lake Highlands an overall star rating of 3 out of 5.
How do I contact Villages Of Lake Highlands?
Call Villages Of Lake Highlands at 214-221-0444.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.