James L West Center for Dementia Care
1111 Summit Ave · Fort Worth, TX · 76102 · 8178771199
112 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $41,084 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
7 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
7 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 9 · $63,236 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 12, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $15,015 |
| June 12, 2025 | Payment Denial | 16 days |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $17,242 |
| August 6, 2024 | Fine | $8,827 |
| April 18, 2024 | Fine | $9,872 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $2,797 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $2,098 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $1,764 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 745019 · certified since April 9, 2023. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.