Sweetwater Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Sweetwater, TX
CMS certification number455946
Contact & location
1600 Josephine STSweetwater, TX 79556
Nolan County
- Phone
- (325) 236-6653
- ZIP code
- 79556 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 79
- Residents per day
- 50.4 (64% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Stratford Hospital District
- Chain
- Avir Health Group (116 facilities, avg 2.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 29, 1991
- 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
- 2.55 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.26 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.17 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.12 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.24 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.8 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 10, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 7 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-03-10 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-03-10 | Have policies on smoking. F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-03-10 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-03-10 | 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 2026-04-20 |
| 2024-12-17 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-17 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-17 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2023-10-26 | 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 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Hospital District (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| 1600 Josephine ST Property Owner, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Liedtke, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tumlinson, Samuel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welltower INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welltower NNN Group, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welltower Op, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chumley, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dagan, Amitai (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goldberger, Abraham (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goldberger, Faigy (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 1600 Josephine ST Opco, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Freund, Nochum (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Travitsky, Aaron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sweetwater Healthcare Center?
Sweetwater Healthcare Center has a 3-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 Sweetwater Healthcare Center have?
It has 79 certified beds and cares for about 50 residents per day.
Has Sweetwater Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Sweetwater Healthcare Center?
It is part of Avir Health Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Sweetwater Healthcare Center?
(325) 236-6653. The facility is located at 1600 Josephine ST, 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.