Nursing home / skilled nursing
Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Zapata, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 Carla Street |
| City | Zapata |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78076 |
| County | Zapata |
| Phone | 956-765-3040 |
| Website | https://www.falconlakenursinghome.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 676214 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 59 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | February 20, 2009 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, short-term care, long-term care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, memory support, medication management, wound care, IV therapy, transportation to medical appointments |
Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc is in 200 Carla Street, Zapata, TX 78076. Phone: 956-765-3040. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4, staffing 3, quality measures 1).
Falcon Lake Nursing Home is a hometown nursing home in Zapata, Texas, near Falcon Lake. It offers skilled nursing care with medication management, wound care, and IV therapy, plus rehabilitation with physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The home also provides short-term care after surgery or illness, long-term care, memory support for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and rides to doctor appointments. CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 41.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 38.5%.
More about this provider
| Falcon Lake Nursing Home LLC is a nursing home in Zapata, Texas with a home-like atmosphere near Falcon Lake. Its site describes skilled nursing care, short-term and long-term care, rehabilitation therapy, memory support, and transportation to medical appointments. | |
| Services and programs | Skilled nursing care including medication management, wound care, and IV therapy; short-term care for people recovering from surgery, illness, or injury; long-term care with personal care, skilled nursing, therapy, and social support; rehabilitation therapy (physical, occupational, and speech therapy); memory support with personalized care plans, cognitive therapies, and a secure environment for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory-related conditions; transportation to and from medical appointments. |
| Who it serves | People with serious or chronic health conditions who need ongoing nursing care, people recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, and individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory-related conditions. |
| Visiting and contact details | Zapata, Texas. Call 956-765-3040 to schedule a tour. |
| Website | https://www.falconlakenursinghome.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 1 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 1 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 1 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.48 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.47 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 44 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 41.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 32 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 44 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 32 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-08-28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 11 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 5 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 7 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 2 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.35756 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 50.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.96263 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.5 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.87580 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.35933 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.10682 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.31031 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.01993 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | FALCON LAKE NURSING HOME, LLC |
| 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 | 43.0 |
| 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
Common questions about Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc
Where is Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc located?
Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc is at 200 Carla Street, Zapata, Texas 78076.
What care and services does Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc offer?
Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, short-term care, long-term care, physical therapy, occupational therapy.
Is Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc's quality rating?
CMS gives Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc an overall star rating of 3 out of 5.
How do I contact Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc?
Call Falcon Lake Nursing Home, Llc at 956-765-3040.
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.