SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER Nursing Home


SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER (CCN: 455946) is a For profit - Limited Liability company facility located in SWEETWATER, TX (79556). The facility has an overall rating of 3/5, health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. It offers 79 certified beds and maintains an average of 46.4 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.03930 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since August 29, 1991 and the last listed health inspection was on October 26, 2023, The facility is located in Nolan county and provides senior and nursing home care.

SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER

Address: 1600 JOSEPHINE ST, SWEETWATER, TX 79556

Phone: (325) 236-6653

County: Nolan (822)

Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company

Certified Beds: 79

Average Residents Per Day: 46.4 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT

First Approved Date: August 29, 1991

Affiliated Entity: SENIOR LIVING PROPERTIES (471)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 3 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 3 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: (2)

Staffing Rating: 1 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.47482, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.2361, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.3283, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.5644

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.03930

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.55760, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.3192

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0203

Nurse Staff Turnover: , Nurse Turnover Note: 6

RN Turnover: , RN Turnover Note: 6

Admin Left Number: , Admin Turnover Note: 6

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.8737, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8067, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4595

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.60352, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.1307, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.2692

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.05093

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.56739

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-10-26 (Score: 40), Cycle 2: 2022-09-13 (Score: 28), Cycle 3: 2021-06-30 (Score: 72)

Total Weighted Health Score: 41.333

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 0

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 0, Total Fines in Dollars: 0.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 0

Location and GPS: 1600 JOSEPHINE ST,SWEETWATER,TX,79556 (32.4793, -100.391)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-10

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-10

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-10

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-10

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-10

Citation on 2022-09-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-25

Citation on 2022-09-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-25

Citation on 2022-09-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-25

Citation on 2021-06-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-31

Citation on 2021-06-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-31

Citation on 2021-06-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-31

Citation on 2021-06-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-31

Citation on 2021-06-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-31

Citation on 2021-06-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-31

Citation on 2021-06-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-31


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2022-09-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on

Citation on 2022-09-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New

Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on