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Sunflower Park Health Care

1803 Highway 243 East, Kaufman, TX 75142 · Kaufman County

For-profit · 92 certified beds · 53% occupancy · (972) 932-7776

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Sunflower Park Health Care 2 out of 5 stars overall, below average. Its nurse staffing is 1% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★
Staffing★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

3.24 nurse hours per resident per day. 1% below the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.24 hrs
RN
0.44 hrs
LPN
1.00 hrs
Aide
1.80 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 100% · RN turnover: 100%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

52
total findings
3
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
13
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0605 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0804 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

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

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0813 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0550 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0552 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0584 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    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.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0641 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0644 · Jan 7, 2026Corrected Jan 8, 2026

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 52 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Antipsychotic drug use

The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.

6.5%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study

Federal fines and penalties

Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.

Total fines
$190,538
Number of fines
2
Payment denials
0

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - limited liability company). It is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.