Sweetwater Healthcare Center
1600 Josephine St, Sweetwater, TX 79556 · Nolan County
For-profit · 79 certified beds · 64% occupancy · (325) 236-6653
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Sweetwater Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, average. Its nurse staffing is 22% below the Texas median.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
2.55 nurse hours per resident per day. 22% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 44.8%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0644 · Mar 10, 2026Corrected Apr 24, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Mar 10, 2026Corrected Apr 20, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0926 · Mar 10, 2026Corrected Apr 20, 2026
Have policies on smoking.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Mar 10, 2026Corrected Apr 20, 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Mar 10, 2026Corrected Apr 20, 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0585 · Dec 17, 2024Corrected Jan 16, 2025
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0565 · Dec 17, 2024Corrected Jan 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0804 · Dec 17, 2024Corrected Jan 16, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Dec 17, 2024Corrected Jan 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0759 · Dec 17, 2024Corrected Jan 16, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 16 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
No federal fines are on record for this home in roughly the last three years, a good sign.
Ownership
This home is for-profit (for profit - limited liability company). It is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 119 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.