Nursing Homes in ZIP 79601 (Abilene, TX)

This directory covers 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 79601, Abilene, TX, based on public CMS data (average overall rating 2.7 / 5).

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 79601

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

Families in ZIP 79601, Abilene, TX should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 79601

Of the 3 nursing homess listed in ZIP 79601, 3 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at HENDRICK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 256 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 5.22 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 53.7%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $189,625 in fines.

Providers on record3
With a published overall rating3 of 3 (100%)
Average overall rating2.7 / 5
Highest-rated providerHENDRICK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)256
Providers with a federal penalty2
Total federal fines$189,625
Avg nurse hours / resident-day5.22
Avg RN turnover53.7%

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Nursing Homes data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
HENDRICK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY5.05552016.5%27.3%0
Silver Spring1.012412085.5%53.8%1
The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center2.011511651.1%80.0%4

Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 79601

Nursing Home · Non profit - Other HENDRICK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Abilene, TX 79601 CMS rating 5.0 / 520 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Silver Spring Abilene, TX 79601 CMS rating 1.0 / 5120 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center Abilene, TX 79601 CMS rating 2.0 / 5116 beds

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 79601?
256 certified beds are reported across 3 providers in ZIP 79601. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 79601?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 79601 is 2.7 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
What other ZIP codes near Abilene have nursing homes?
Nursing Homes are also listed in 4 neighboring ZIP codes in Abilene. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 79601?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 79601 is 2 for-profit, 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Which nursing home in ZIP 79601 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, HENDRICK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 79601, at 5.0 out of 5.

Where this data comes from

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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