Skilled nursing · Dallas, TX

Continuing Care At Highland Springs

7910 FRANKFORD ROAD, Dallas, TX 75252

3 / 5CMS 44 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

53

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Continuing Care At Highland Springs carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 53 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Texas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 16.1 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 12.1 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.06 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 31 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
1.06
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
31%
National
53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
16.1%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Texas state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★★5 / 5
Quality measures★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
1.06
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
4.21
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
31%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
33%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
16.1%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
12.1%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
3.1%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$46,105 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID676329
OwnershipNon profit - Other
ChainIndependent
Beds44
Avg residents43

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Continuing Care At Highland Springs?

Continuing Care At Highland Springs has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Continuing Care At Highland Springs been cited for resident harm?

It has $46,105 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Continuing Care At Highland Springs appears in the record section above.

Does Continuing Care At Highland Springs use antipsychotic medications?

16.1 percent of long-stay residents at Continuing Care At Highland Springs are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 12.1 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Continuing Care At Highland Springs's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Continuing Care At Highland Springs has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 53 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Texas state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Continuing Care At Highland Springs?

Continuing Care At Highland Springs is located at 7910 FRANKFORD ROAD, Dallas, TX 75252. Phone: (972) 656-3500. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Continuing Care At Highland Springs a special focus facility?

Continuing Care At Highland Springs is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $46,105 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Continuing Care At Highland Springs's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Continuing Care At Highland Springs has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Continuing Care At Highland Springs compare to other Dallas skilled nursing facilities?

Continuing Care At Highland Springs holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 53. Browse the full Dallas directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Continuing Care At Highland Springs?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Continuing Care At Highland Springs and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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