Hillside Medical Lodge
300 S HIGHWAY 36 BYP N, Gatesville, TX 76528
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Hillside Medical Lodge Compares
Hillside Medical Lodge is a 128-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gatesville, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.5%) is above the Texas average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 128 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gatesville, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.1% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6% (58% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (49% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8% (70% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.0% — worse than the Texas average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Hillside Medical Lodge
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hillside Medical Lodge with other nursing homes in Gatesville.
How is Hillside Medical Lodge addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Hillside Medical Lodge doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.1% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Hillside Medical Lodge doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hillside Medical Lodge?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Hillside Medical Lodge lag behind other Gatesville options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Hillside Medical Lodge?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Gatesville
Gatesville sits in Coryell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,678 (10.2%)
- Median age
- 32.2 years
- Median household income
- $54,712
- Median home value
- $120,700
Demographics for Coryell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gatesville.
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