BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL SKIL

2401 SOUTH 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76504 (254) 771-8200
Non profit - Corporation 23 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
93/100
#11 of 1168 in TX
Last Inspection: August 2025

Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital has earned an impressive Trust Grade of A, indicating it is excellent and highly recommended for families seeking care. It ranks #11 out of 1,168 facilities in Texas, placing it in the top half of the state, and #1 out of 16 in Bell County, meaning it is the best option locally. The facility is new, with only one inspection on record, and has a strong staffing rating with only 28% turnover, which is well below the Texas average of 50%. There have been no fines reported, and it boasts more RN coverage than 99% of Texas facilities, ensuring high-quality oversight and care. However, the inspector found that care plans for three residents were not comprehensive, which could risk unmet medical and psychological needs. Overall, while the home shows great strengths, the noted deficiencies highlight areas for improvement in resident care planning.

Trust Score
A
93/100
In Texas
#11/1168
Top 1%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Too New
0 → 1 violations
Staff Stability
✓ Good
28% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 20 points below Texas's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Texas facilities.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 263 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Texas nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
Violations
✓ Good
Only 1 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★★★
5.0
Staff Levels
★★★★★
5.0
Care Quality
★★★★★
5.0
Inspection Score
Stable
: 0 issues
2025: 1 issues

The Good

  • 5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
  • 5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Low Staff Turnover (28%) · Staff stability means consistent care
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover is low (28%)

    20 points below Texas average of 48%

Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.

The Bad

No Significant Concerns Identified

This facility shows no red flags. Among Texas's 100 nursing homes, only 1% achieve this.

The Ugly 1 deficiencies on record

Aug 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, which included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet resident's medical, nursing, and psychological needs for 3 of 6 residents (Resident #2, #7, and #32) reviewed care plans. The facility's failed to include that resident had a PEG tube in Resident #32's (08/21/2025) comprehensive care plan. The facility failed to include that resident had a foley catheter in Resident #2's (07/29/2025) and Resident #7's comprehensive care plan.This failure could place residents at risk for not receiving necessary care and services or having important care needs identified and met. Findings included: Record review of Resident #32's face sheet dated 08/21/25 reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #32 had a diagnosis of aspiration pneumonia (a lung infection that develops from inhaling foreign substances like food, liquids, or stomach contents into the lungs.) Record review of Resident #32's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE], reflected that Resident #32 had a BIMS score of 09 which reflected the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. Resident #32's admission MDS assessment reflected that the resident had a feeding tube - nasogastric or abdominal (PEG) while a resident. Record review of Resident #32's Physician's Orders, dated 08/21/25, reflected the resident had an order initiated on 08/08/25 for: Feeding Tube Irrigation: 30 ml; per Feeding Tube Every 4 hours. Comments: Manually irrigate with additional 60 ml appropriate water type every 12 hours unless otherwise ordered by provider. Notify provider if tube gets occluded. For irrigation only. Record review of care plan dated 08/21/2025 reflected Resident #32 had not been care planned for having a PEG tube or enteral tube. In an observation and interview on 08/19/2025 at 10:43 AM Resident #32 was in bed and fall mats were placed on floor. Resident #32's call light was in reach. Resident # 32 awakened to name call but appeared very tired. Resident #32 answered that he was ok and that the staff all took good care of him. Resident #32 then went back to sleep. Resident #32 appeared clean and groomed and was in no sign of pain or distress. In an observation on 08/19/2025 at 10:57 AM, Resident #32's g-tube site was cleansed, and the dressing was changed by a staff member. No concerns were noted. Record review of Resident #2's face sheet, dated 08/21/25, reflected a [AGE] year-old female who admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included physical debility, hypertension (high blood pressure), type 2 diabetes mellitus (a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels), chronic kidney disease, intractable pain - chronic (constant pain). Record review of Resident #2's admission MDS assessment, dated 08/05/25, Section C reflected a BIMS score of 15 which indicated intact cognition. Section H reflected the resident had an indwelling catheter. Section V reflected Urinary Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter was triggered, and the decision to care plan was marked as yes. Record review of Resident #2's comprehensive care plan, initiated on 07/29/25, reflected the indwelling urinary catheter was not addressed. Record review of Resident #2's physician order, dated 07/29/25, reflected, Indwelling urinary catheter (Adult Insert and Maintain Indwelling Urinary Catheter Panel) Continuous Patient: Adult Indication (s): Acute urinary retention or bladder obstruction. Discontinue indwelling urinary catheter and order: Do not remove. Call provider when patient no longer meets criteria. An observation and interview on 08/19/25 at 11:56 AM, revealed Resident #2 sitting up in a chair, next to the bed, in her room. A catheter drainage bag hanging from the bed frame was observed. The urine in the bag was clear yellow. Resident #2 stated the staff provided catheter care regularly and she did not recall a recent urinary tract infection. Record review of Resident #7's face sheet dated 08/21/25 reflected an [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #7 had diagnoses which included: acute hypoxic respiratory failure (a sudden and life-threatening condition where blood oxygen levels are dangerously low, often due to lung injury) and acute kidney injury (the sudden decrease in the kidneys' ability to filter waste and balance fluids, often due to infections, blood loss, dehydration, or certain medications). Record review of Resident #7's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE], reflected that Resident #7 had a BIMS score of 05 which reflected the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Resident #7's admission MDS assessment reflected that the resident had an indwelling catheter (including suprapubic catheter and nephrostomy tube). Record review of Resident #7's Physician's Orders, dated 08/21/25, reflected the resident had an order initiated on 08/07/25 for: Indwelling urinary catheter (Adult Insert & Maintain Indwelling Urinary Catheter Panel) Continuous. Record review of care plan dated 08/21/2025 reflected Resident #7 had not been care planned for having a foley catheter. In an observation and interview on 08/19/2025 at 12:06 PM Resident #7 stated she was doing good and the staff all treated her well. She stated she had a way to call for help and the staff checked on her often. Resident #7 appeared pleasantly confused and her foley catheter drainage bag hung on the walker beside resident's chair. She says the catheter did not bother her in any way and she thought the nurses took care of her catheter, but she did not know. In an interview on 08/20/25 at 1:30 PM, RN B, stated the individual nurses were responsible for initiating care plans and the care plans were an on-going process day by day as things changed. He stated peg tubes and catheters should have been care planned. He stated all nurses were trained on how to initiate and develop care plans. He stated he did not feel as though any resident would have been affected by peg tubes or catheters not being included in the care plans because the staff should have followed the physician's orders to care for the residents. In an interview on 08/21/25 at 9:33 AM, RN A stated all things such as peg tubes, nasogastric tubes and catheters should have been included in a resident's care plan. She stated nurses were trained to initiate the care plans within 24 hours after a resident admitted to the facility. She stated care plans were looked at every shift and updated on residents' condition and if there were no changes there would be no updates. She stated the nurses were not capturing everything they should have been on the care plans. She stated if a resident's care plan had not included peg tubes, nasogastric tubes, or catheters, IV's, foley or suprapubic catheters, it should not have affected a resident in a negative way because the nurses should have known by the physicians orders and assessment to care for the residents properly. In an interview on 08/21/25 at 9:41 AM, facility care plan policy was requested, RN A stated there was no care plan policy for the facility. In an interview on 08/21/25 at 10:44 AM, RN B stated some care plans could have been manually put in and they could have been developed along with the nurse assessing a resident initially. In an interview on 08/21/25 at 11:29 AM, RN C stated she was responsible for initiating and continuing care plans. She stated the care plans were created by meeting with the resident and family, reviewing the resident's medical history, by daily assessment, and by doing that she would have identified the problems that needed to be put in the care plans. She stated care plans were reviewed every shift to ensure all of the resident's problems were listed and to ensure residents goals were being met and if the residents were progressing or not. She stated she had been trained on initiating, continuing, and completing care plans. She stated things such as catheters, enteral tubes, peg tubes, nasogastric tubes, catheters, IV's, foley or suprapubic catheters should have been included in the care plans. She stated if a care plan had not included peg tubes, nasogastric tubes, IV's, foley or suprapubic catheters it could have possibly been a risk of infection to the resident but that was a basic standard of care, so it was being done. In an interview on 08/21/25 at 11:35 AM, facility care plan policy was requested, RN C stated she was unsure if there was a facility policy regarding care plans. In an interview on 08/21/25 at 11:56 AM, the DON, stated the nursing staff were responsible for initiating care plans. She stated an RN initiated the care plans and after that, all of the nurses could have added, adjusted, or tweaked the care plans. She stated care plans were created by having some standard care plans that could have been chosen and also should have included any lines or tubes or wound care initially and the maybe the day after, things such as nutrition could be ordered. She stated the nurses should have initiated care plans that bridged over to whatever the resident's diagnoses or care needed to include. She stated nursing staff had been trained on initiating and completing care plans. She stated things such as catheters, enteral tubes, peg tubes, nasogastric tubes, IV's, foley or suprapubic catheters should have been included in the care plans. She stated the residents and care plans were assessed every shift and all of the lines and tubes should have been documented on daily. She stated if a care plan had not included peg tubes, nasogastric tubes, catheters, IV's, foley or suprapubic catheters, one of those things could have possibly been overlooked. In an interview on 08/21/25 at 11:59 AM, facility care plan policy was requested, the DON stated she was unsure if there was a facility policy regarding care plans, but she was going to have that checked on at that time. 08/21/25 9:41 AM, 11:35 AM, 11:59 AM Facility policy was requested from RN A, RN C, and the DON and not received prior to exit.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Grade A (93/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Texas.
  • • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Texas facilities.
  • • Only 1 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL SKIL an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Texas, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.

How is Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil Staffed?

CMS rates BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL SKIL's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 28%, compared to the Texas average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil?

State health inspectors documented 1 deficiencies at BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL SKIL during 2025. These included: 1 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil?

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL SKIL is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 23 certified beds and approximately 21 residents (about 91% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in TEMPLE, Texas.

How Does Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil Compare to Other Texas Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Texas, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL SKIL's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (28%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"

Is Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL SKIL has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Texas. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil Stick Around?

Staff at BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL SKIL tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 28%, the facility is 18 percentage points below the Texas average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.

Was Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil Ever Fined?

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL SKIL has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.

Is Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil on Any Federal Watch List?

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL SKIL is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.