The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat
State inspectors recorded 5 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.
Serious inspection findings
2026-03-01 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0684, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-03-01 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0678, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
2025-08-22 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0607, severity J)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2025-08-22 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-08-22 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0580, severity J)
Resident Rights Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
2.55
state median 2.67
Weekend staffing gap
−6%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%
RN hours / resident / day
0.21
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
0%
share of all nursing hours
Days with zero RN hours reported
3
with residents present
Nursing staff turnover
54%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
3 enforcement action(s), totaling $37,020 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Fine | $18,125 |
| 2025-08-22 | Fine | $15,167 |
| 2023-07-27 | Fine | $3,728 |
Ownership
Ownership type: Government - Hospital district. Part of the THE ENSIGN GROUP chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- THE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF EASTVIEW (BIRMINGHAM, AL) —
- Polaris Extended Care (ANCHORAGE, AK) —
- THE HEALTH CENTER AT RESEARCH PARK (HUNTSVILLE, AL) —
- POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE (ANCHORAGE, AK) —
- Desert Terrace Healthcare Center (PHOENIX, AZ) —
- PUEBLO SPRINGS REHABILITATION CENTER (TUCSON, AZ) —
- CASAS ADOBES POST ACUTE REHAB CENTER (TUCSON, AZ) —
- MISSION PALMS POST ACUTE (MESA, AZ) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-06-04 | F0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-06-04 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-06-04 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-06-04 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-06-04 | F0814 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-03-01 | F0678 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2026-03-01 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2026-02-23 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-22 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-08-22 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-08-22 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-06-03 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-05-06 | F0552 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-06 | F0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-06 | F0583 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-06 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-05-06 | F0603 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-05-06 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-06 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-06 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-06 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-05-06 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-18 | F0583 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-18 | F0805 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-18 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-09-12 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-29 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-29 | F0925 | Environmental Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-06-14 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-03 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-03 | F0921 | Environmental Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-03-28 | F0583 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-28 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-28 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-03-28 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-03-28 | F0805 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-28 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-03-28 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-09-26 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-09-26 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-07-27 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |