Sweetwater Healthcare Center
Sweetwater, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455946) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (325) 236-6653 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sweetwater Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Sweetwater Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 44.8%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Sweetwater Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus program status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Sweetwater Healthcare Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home located in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 29, 1991, and is licensed for 79 certified beds, with an average of 50.4 residents on any given day.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sweetwater Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star. The facility reports total nurse staffing of approximately 2.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.8%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on file for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation reported for this facility in the supplied data.
Sweetwater Healthcare Center is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars, meaning this individual facility's overall rating of 3 stars exceeds its chain average. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sweetwater Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 44.8%; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 79 beds and has an average of 50.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 29, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (3 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (1 star), each on a 1-5 scale.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 3252366653 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3252366653 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455946?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.