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Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation

1515 N Elm St

3.5(22 ratings)· Lancaster average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
120
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
120
Neurological rehab
Rehab for stroke and Parkinson's disease patients
Cleanliness program
Bi-annual third-party surveyor visits for cleanliness checks

What Families Think

Reviews of Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation are mixed: several families praise attentive, communicative staff and a clean facility, while one detailed report describes serious neglect and poor wound care. Prospective families should weigh both perspectives carefully and visit in person to assess current conditions.

The Good

  • Staff described as attentive, kind, and compassionate
  • Consistent, helpful communication with families
  • Facility noted as clean with no odors
  • Admissions staff praised for easing the transition
  • Specialized orthopedic and neurological rehab programs offered

The Bad

  • One report of severe neglect and poorly managed wounds
  • One reviewer felt profit was prioritized over resident care

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation is a senior living community in Lancaster, Texas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 22 reviews.

About Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility in Lancaster, Texas, offering comprehensive care with a focus on personalized treatment plans tailored to individual resident needs. The facility provides skilled nursing care alongside specialized rehabilitation services in a home-like setting.

The community offers specialized programs including orthopedic rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgeries and injuries such as total hip and knee replacements, fractures, and joint repairs, with a focus on pain management, mobility restoration, and strength training. Additionally, the facility provides neurological rehabilitation for residents with conditions including stroke and Parkinson's disease, emphasizing mobility, balance, cognitive support, and safe swallowing. The facility also cares for patients experiencing deconditioning after extended hospital stays and offers specialized wound care focused on healing and comfort.

The facility maintains rigorous cleanliness standards through its White Glove Program, which includes comprehensive staff training and bi-annual surveyor visits to ensure excellence in facility standards. Meals feature regional favorites prepared with quality ingredients, recognizing the importance of food as both sustenance and a social activity for residents.

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation's clinical team provides patient-centered support with an interdisciplinary approach to care. The facility emphasizes creating individualized care plans that address unique resident needs and focus on restoring independence, improving function, and enhancing overall quality of life.

Types of Care at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation

3.5overall · 22 ratings combined

3.5★ on Google (22)

Avery Williams

Apr 2026

via Google

The staff at this facility really took care of my best friend's dad. They actually show care and concern.

Brittany Jones

Apr 2026

via Google

I had a great experience with Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The staff are attentive, compassionate, and truly care about the well-being of their residents. They go above and beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable, safe, and treated with dignity. The facility is clean and well-maintained, and communication from the team is consistent and helpful. It’s clear that they take pride in the care they provide. I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone looking for quality nursing and rehabilitation services.

Melissa Contreras

Jul 2025

via Google

My mother knows is in the Lancaster Nursing Rehabilitation Center. So far we've had a great experience with the facility and the staff. The administration office Mrs. Lillian & the accounting office.They have wonderful communicate . They check on my mother-in-law. And any concerns or any issues that I might have they are always answered or taken care of. Also the nursing staff and the AIDS are very kind and sweet. My mother-in-law has been into other facilities the second one was terrible very bad they were actually trying to kill her it seems giving her medication she didn't need. As we entered into Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center they have been very very kind they are taking care of my mother-in-law. No place is perfect. But if I would have to take her anywhere . It would be Lancaster Rehabilitation Center . I'm glad I found this place. They do take care of your loved ones.

Pearlene

Jun 2025

via Google

Mrs Lillian is great person and she helps the residents as much as possible highly recommend

Kevin Oliver

Jun 2025

via Google

When I took a tour of this facility, I was at ease because it was very clean and didn’t smell at all. The staff was extremely helpful and the admissions person, Lillian was very helpful either way the process for my mother. Now that she has been there almost two weeks, the staff have taken great care of her. I constantly get updates and I visit when I can. Mom seemed in good spirits and well taken care of at this nursing facility.

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Government Inspection History

15 inspection visits in the last three years, 49 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 6, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Nov 21, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 22, 2025

Aug 1, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 2, 2025

Mar 5, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 14, 2025

Feb 21, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 22, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 22, 2025

Oct 10, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard14 citations
  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 5, 2024

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2024

  • Honor 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 11, 2024

May 2, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 24, 2024

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 24, 2024

Apr 3, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 26, 2024

Feb 3, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2024

Jan 29, 2024Health ComplaintInfection Control1 citation
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 16, 2024

Jan 17, 2024Infection ControlNo citations
Dec 6, 2023Health ComplaintInfection Control1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 29, 2023

Sep 20, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 20, 2023

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

Aug 31, 2023Health ComplaintInfection Control2 citations
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 6, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 6, 2023

Jul 27, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 17, 2022

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 17, 2022

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 17, 2022

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 17, 2022

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 17, 2022

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2022

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 28, 2022

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2022

  • Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2022

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2022

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2022

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation offer?

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation located?

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation is located at 1515 N Elm St in Lancaster, Texas.

What do families say about Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation?

Reviews of Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation are mixed: several families praise attentive, communicative staff and a clean facility, while one detailed report describes serious neglect and poor wound care. Prospective families should weigh both perspectives carefully and visit in person to assess current conditions.

How did Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation do on recent health and safety inspections?

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation had 15 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 49 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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