Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Balch Springs Nursing Home
Balch Springs, TX · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 7, 2026
CMS Certification Number 675057 · first certified June 1992
Ownership
Operated by ADVANCED HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed March 1, 2024 (change of ownership)from BALCH SPRINGS SNF LLC
Position within TX
9 citations — more than 59% of the 1,177 certified nursing homes in TX. Compared within TX rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens June 2027 — about 9 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in TX are typically surveyed 13–14 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,905 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 9 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in TX, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the TX figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 9 |
| Median facility in TX | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 14, 2024 | 5 |
| March 6, 2025 | 2 |
| May 7, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 2 | 2025-03-06 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-05-07 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2024-02-14 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2024-02-14 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2024-02-14 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-05-07 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-03-06 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Egress Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 7, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2026) |
March 6, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 6, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 6, 2025) |
February 14, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 16, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 19, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 16, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 16, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.