For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Villages of Lake Highlands

8615 Lullwater Dr, Dallas, TX 75238

2.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
126 Certified Beds
60 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 5.26%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 4.73%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 3.77%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 23.49%

Lower is better

How Villages of Lake Highlands Compares

Villages of Lake Highlands is a 126-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dallas, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.7%) is below the Texas average of 9.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 126 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.

Among the 33 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dallas, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Texas average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.7% — better than the Texas average of 9.4% (50% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — worse than the Texas average of 4.0% (30% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.5% — better 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 Villages of Lake Highlands

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Villages of Lake Highlands with other nursing homes in Dallas.

How is Villages of Lake Highlands addressing its health inspections 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 Villages of Lake Highlands keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.7% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is Villages of Lake Highlands doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 3.8% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does Villages of Lake Highlands maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 126 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Villages of Lake Highlands?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does Villages of Lake Highlands lag behind other Dallas options?

Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 33 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

The Senior Community Around Dallas

Dallas sits in Dallas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
281,461 (10.7%)
Median age
33.5 years
Median household income
$61,870
Median home value
$193,900

Demographics for Dallas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dallas.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 676268
County Dallas
Total Beds 126
Occupied Beds 117
Occupancy Rate 93%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

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Location

8615 Lullwater Dr, Dallas, TX 75238

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.