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Ventana by Buckner

8301 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75201

Overview

Ventana by Buckner has a Medicare overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the Texas average of 2.8. It ranks 5th of 33 nursing homes in Dallas. Its strongest area is staffing (5 of 5), and its weakest is health inspections (4 of 5).

Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day, more than at 98% of nursing homes in Texas (the state average is 3.4 hours). Of that, 0.9 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on March 18, 2026, found 3 health deficiencies, fewer than the Texas average of 9.6. It has no fines on record for the past three years, while 68% of Texas nursing homes have been fined.

Ventana by Buckner is a nonprofit facility with 72 certified beds, caring for about 64 residents on an average day. It accepts Medicare and has participated since 2020. It is part of a continuing care retirement community.

Medicare ratings

Overall
Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

In Dallas5th of 33 facilities

Top 16%

Within 100 miles39th of 375 facilities

Top 11%

In Texas140th of 1,166 facilities

Top 13%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
March 18, 2026
Health deficiencies cited
3
Complaint-related deficiencies
0
Fines in the last 3 years
0
Payment denials
0
Total penalties
0

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff5.12 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)0.89 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.80 hrs
  • Nurse aides2.43 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.10 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
72
Average residents per day
64
Participates in
Medicare
Medicare/Medicaid since
March 17, 2020
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes