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Apex Secure Care Brownfield

1101 E LAKE ST, BROWNFIELD, TX, 79316
(806) 637-7561
108 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
108
CMS facility ID
675019
Care type
Nursing home
County
Terry
Facility name
Apex Secure Care Brownfield
Street address
1101 E LAKE ST
City / state / ZIP
Brownfield, TX 79316
Phone
(806) 637-7561

About this facility — Apex Secure Care Brownfield

Apex Secure Care Brownfield is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Brownfield, Texas. It is licensed for 108 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Texas (120 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Brownfield and 1,178 skilled nursing facilities across Texas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Apex Secure Care Brownfield 47 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 9 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $27,738 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Partnership

Registered owners & officers

Britton, Carl
Direct owner — since 2023
Chebib, Paul
Direct owner · Managing employee · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Childress County Hospital District
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Garcia, Raymond
Managing employee · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Holcomb, Holly
Governing body · Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Meridian Ltc Ltd
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Spore, Scott
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Sss Holdings Lp
Partner — since 2023
Stratton, Emilee
Governing body · Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Theora Management Systems Inc
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Wolcott, Roger
Direct owner — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1992-01-22
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
12 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$27,738 total
Last standard inspection
2026-04-14
Nurse staffing
2.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$219 per day (≈ $6,660/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
94% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 3% private/other
Occupancy
64% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
21% below the TX median of $277/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
108
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 9 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-14Health inspection10 citations
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0727
E · No harm found
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0839
D · No harm found
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0880
J · Immediate jeopardy
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0924
D · No harm found
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2026-05-15
2025-11-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-11-26
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-11-26
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (35 citations)
2025-02-11Health inspection11 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0585
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0813
D · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-03-21
2024-12-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-27
2024-06-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-08-09
2024-05-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-21
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-06-21
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-01-09Health inspection11 citations
F-0552
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-02-16
2026-04-14Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2026-05-18
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-05-18
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-05-18
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-05-18
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-05-18
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-05-18
2025-02-11Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-03-21
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-03-21

Federal penalties

2026-04-14Fine$13,070
2024-12-04Fine$14,668
2026-04-14Medicare payment denial — 5 days
Total fines$27,738
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 675019.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
2.417 ratings on Google
★Sandra Pollard · 2023-11-09 · via Google

“This place is a disgrace to our elderly and anyone for that matter and should definitely be closed down, they're definitely good at brushing things under the rug and will leave your loved one for dead,I wouldn't recommend it to anyone not even an animal Please do your research and be attentive... They do not have the genuine love and care it takes for these people and it shows... it's all about mo…”

★★★★★Sandra Martinez · 2019-11-23 · via Google

“My brother has been here two months and I’m extremely happy with the way he’s being taken care of. The staff have been helpful, professional and friendly. Raymond, Brittanay, Raquel, Forrest, Lee, Sandra, have all listen and communicated with me about my expectations and they do their very Best to accommodate my brother and myself with what my brother needs and I expect. My brother has gain weight…”

★★★★MrRJMGREEN · 2018-05-29 · via Google

“I walked in completely unexpected. I first saw a young CNA named Donna working and offering assistance behind the counter. She knew who everybody was and where they were. She informed me that Diana was on her lunch break,. but Penny would be glad to help. penny made me feel right at home, was polite, and hard working. All of the LVNs looked busy and active. I saw a Hispanic man watching the client…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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