Temple, TX · 23 beds
5.0CMS rating
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Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
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Hillside Medical Lodge
300 S. Highway 36 Bypass, Gatesville, TX 76528 · Coryell County
Welcome to Hillside Medical Lodge in Gatesville, Texas. We are the premier facility for skilled nursing and senior care in Coryell County, Texas. Contact us today to schedule a tour through our facility in Gatesville, Texas; located 10 minutes from Waco and McLennan County.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 79% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gatesville
Hillside Medical Lodge is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Gatesville, TX, with 128 certified beds and an average of about 101 residents per day. It operates as part of the Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.32 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.24 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.32 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Gatesville, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 128
- Avg. residents/day
- 101
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 675201
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $4,880–$7,320/mo (median $5,900) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Killeen prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.32
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.24
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (13 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-11Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-12-11Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
300 S. Highway 36 Bypass, Gatesville, TX
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Hillside Medical Lodge
How much does Hillside Medical Lodge cost?
Hillside Medical Lodge does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Gatesville, TX area typically runs $4,880–$7,320 per month (median $5,900, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Hillside Medical Lodge's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Hillside Medical Lodge 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Hillside Medical Lodge?
Staff provide about 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Hillside Medical Lodge?
Hillside Medical Lodge has 13 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Hillside Medical Lodge have availability?
Typically 79% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Hillside Medical Lodge offer?
Hillside Medical Lodge in Gatesville, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 128 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Killeen.
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- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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