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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Ventana by Buckner is a luxurious life care community in Dallas, TX, that offers comprehensive care options, from independent living to rehabilitation. Promoting a lively environment, the community goes above and beyond to meet older adults’ needs and provide opportunities for their happiness. Recreational activities, wellness programs, and well-balanced dining options are also offered to ensure residents experience maintenance-free living. Adhering to a high standard of care, the community strives to enrich residents’ living experiences and promote an active lifestyle.
Educational programs, arts and crafts, and pet-friendly mixers are among the community’s lifestyle calendar that allows residents to connect with peers and explore new interests. Multiple dining venues, a roof garden terrace, and a heated indoor pool are also featured for residents’ leisure and wellness. Situated near Highway 75 in Dallas, the community is easily accessible for visitors and families. As one of Texas’s trusted senior living communities, this life care community has a variety of care options dedicated to helping older adults live to their potential in retirement.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 4th out of 240 homes in Texas.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 7m per day | ▲ 158% State avg: 26m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 34m per day | ▲ 65% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 40m per day | ▲ 32% State avg: 2h 1m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 5h 23m per day | ▲ 80% State avg: 2h 59m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 55m per day | ▲ 175% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #19 / 252Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 252 homes in Texas.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Texas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Texas average: 63.5%Ventana by Buckner is legally operated by Buckner Senior Living, Inc., and administrated by Mariana Brinegar.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: High Rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better |
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Health citations
Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 2 | 2 | This facility has health citations in line with the Texas average (2 vs. TX avg 2).— At avg |
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Life safety citations
Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Ventana by Buckner underwent its most recent comprehensive inspection on December 30, 2019, resulting in one violation of state standards. The single deficiency cited was related to locking devices on exit doors, which failed to release when activated at the monitoring station and main staff station. This issue fell under both Health Code and Life Safety Code requirements, indicating a need for improvement in ensuring safe egress from the facility. Fortunately, correction actions were taken promptly, with the issues resolved by January 7, 2020. No enforcement actions were found to have been taken against the facility as a result of this inspection.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsTexas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Texas average 25.9
Texas average 3.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
3 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2
0
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.4
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jul 15, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jul 15, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Dec 18, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Dec 18, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Ventana by Buckner is located in Dallas, Texas.
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7.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Dallas's city center to Ventana by Buckner's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.29 miles to nearest hospital (Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
7% worse than Texas averageTexas average ratio: 1.51:1
9% better than Texas averageTexas average: 8.1 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
3,691 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 0 | 37 | 11,905 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 8,529 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,459 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,964 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,070 | 77 | 85% | 6.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 980 | 86 | 95% | 10 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 961 | 68 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 805 | 67 | 74% | 4.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 461 | 65 | 71% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 394 | 62 | 68% | 6.4 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
72Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.8
45% better than Texas averageTexas average: 8.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.7
58% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.0
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.3%
30% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
2.2%
86% better than Texas averageTexas average: 15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.0%
39% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.9%
33% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.8%
49% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 7.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.20
50% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 2.13
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.30
37% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2.07
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
10% better than Texas averageTexas average: 90.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
13% better than Texas averageTexas average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.5%
12% better than Texas averageTexas average: 88.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.3%
10% better than Texas averageTexas average: 25.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.1%
49% better than Texas averageTexas average: 12.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.0%
162% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
53.2%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
63.6%
26% better than Texas averageTexas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Historical financial and operational data for Ventana by Buckner based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Ventana by Buckner is in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas.
The legal owner and operator of Ventana by Buckner is Buckner Senior Living, Inc..
Ventana by Buckner has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to TX state health department records, Ventana by Buckner's license number is 307615.
According to TX state health department records, Ventana by Buckner's license expires on December 30, 2025.
Ventana by Buckner's occupancy is 67%.
Mariana Brinegar is the administrator of Ventana by Buckner.
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