PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
711 LUCAS ST, Athens, TX 75751
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 132-bed government-owned nursing facility in Athens, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.6%) is below the Texas average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 132 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 41% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Athens, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.8% — better than the Texas average of 9.4% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (83% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the Texas average of 4.0% (81% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.2% — worse than the Texas average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Athens.
How is PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER 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 practices help PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.8% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 41% occupancy across 132 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Athens?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Athens
Athens sits in Henderson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.3% of the population — a higher 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+
- 18,256 (22.3%)
- Median age
- 44.0 years
- Median household income
- $49,469
- Median home value
- $120,700
Demographics for Henderson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Athens.
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