PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER
1301 MESA DR, Plainview, TX 79072
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How PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER Compares
PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER is a 121-bed government-owned nursing facility in Plainview, 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 quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.9%) is below the Texas average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 121 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Plainview, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.2% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Texas average of 3.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.2% — 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 PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Plainview.
How is PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 121 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 PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER's rating advantage in Plainview?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER?
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 Plainview
Plainview sits in Hale County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 4,475 (13.4%)
- Median age
- 33.0 years
- Median household income
- $47,500
- Median home value
- $84,500
Demographics for Hale County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Plainview.
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