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Ventana by Buckner

8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Care
Ventana by Buckner

Welcome to the high-rise luxury lifestyle at Ventana. We offer independent living and health services like assisted living. Get started today.

With 72 beds, Ventana by Buckner is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Dallas average about 132 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Dallas average about 2.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Dallas average about 3.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 45%.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Ventana by Buckner. None of them caused harm to a resident. 9 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected March 2026. Corrected by April 10, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected March 2026. Corrected by March 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Inspected March 2026. Corrected by March 19, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Ventana by Buckner offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care.

Facility details

  • Organization type non-profit organization
  • Beds / units 72
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 5.1
  • Annual staff turnover 45%
  • Last health inspection March 2026

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