Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Nursing Home · Sweetwater, TX
CMS certification number455509
Contact & location
705 NE Georgia AvenueSweetwater, TX 79556
Nolan County
- Phone
- (325) 235-5417
- ZIP code
- 79556 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day
- 83.3 (87% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- West Wharton County Hospital District
- Chain
- Nexion Health (51 facilities, avg 2.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 17, 1985
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.82 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.54 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.21 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.30 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.3 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 60.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 26, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 1 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-26 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-12 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2023-10-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-26 |
| 2023-10-19 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-26 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-26 |
| 2023-10-19 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-26 |
| 2023-10-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-26 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-26 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mak, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fallon, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herdrich, William (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirley, Francis (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luckett, Gina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nexion Health at Sweetwater, INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reid, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Riner, Meera (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luckett, Gina (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.
How many beds does Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente have?
It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 83 residents per day.
Has Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?
It is part of Nexion Health and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?
(325) 235-5417. The facility is located at 705 NE Georgia Avenue, Sweetwater, TX 79556.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.