Sweetwater Healthcare Center
1600 Josephine St · Sweetwater, TX · 79556 · 3252366653
79 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Avir Health Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.48 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2026
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2024
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.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455946 · certified since August 29, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.