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Complaint Investigation

The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat

February 23, 2026 · Lubbock, TX · 3710 4th St
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 120
Provider ID 675925
Healthcare Facility
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat
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Inspection Summary

The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat in Lubbock, TX — inspection on February 23, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0880
Infection Control Deficiencies

conditions.Procedure:.3.

Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP): used in conjunction with standard

clothing then indirectly transferred to residents or from resident to resident. (e.g., resident with

colonization with MDROs).PPE: The use of gown and gloves for high-contact resident care activities is indicated, when contact precautions do not otherwise apply, for nursing home residents with:Wounds or indwelling medical devices regardless of known MDRO infection or colonization.Indwelling medical devices include, but are not limited to central lines.c.

Examples of high-contact resident care activities requiring a gown and glove use for Enhanced Barrier Precautions include: .device care or use: central vascular line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Lubbock, TX, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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