Sweetwater Healthcare Center

1600 Josephine St, Sweetwater TX, 79556

Resident Review Score
10
|
Most Loved
Starting price

$4,715

For this area
$$$
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Sweetwater Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Sweetwater, TX, with 79 certified beds. Sweetwater Healthcare Center is a senior care company operated by Senior Living Properties. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Sweetwater Healthcare Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $4,715 and range up to $4,924 per month. The average price in the community is $4,820, which is greater than the average cost of $4,570 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.0 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.6 hours with licensed nurses (0.3 by an RN and 1.2 by an LPN) and 1.5 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are two hospitals within 25 miles of Sweetwater Healthcare Center. The two closest hospitals are Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, which is 1.8 miles away, and Fisher County Hospital District, which is 24.6 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The quality rating for this facility is 5 and the staff rating is 1.

Some of the key amenities available at Sweetwater Healthcare Center are:

  • Housekeeping
  • Activity Center
  • Outdoor Areas

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(325) 236-6653

Pricing for Sweetwater Healthcare Center

$4,570Avg. Local Starting Price
Sweetwater Healthcare Center$4,715

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,493
  • In Abilene-Sweetwater$4,570
  • In TX$4,573

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Resident Review Score
10
|
Most Loved
#1 in Sweetwater, TX
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved16
Loved0
Good0
Average0
Below Average0

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community is highly regarded as a great place to work, marked by a consistent emphasis on the warmth and friendliness of its environment. Staff members are lauded for treating both their fellow employees and residents like family, cultivating a sense of home and belonging. The dedication of the staff toward providing outstanding care and creating a positive working atmosphere is frequently mentioned, showcasing their genuine concern for the well-being of residents. Notable praise is also given to the dietary director and the exceptional quality of food, indicating that the community goes above and beyond in every aspect of care and service. The community is described as family-oriented, with a team of staff that is friendly, hardworking, and excellent at their jobs, making it both a great place to work and a vibrant living environment for residents.
However, it is worth noting that while the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, the absence of any repeated specific negative points suggests that any dissatisfaction is isolated or infrequent among reviewers. The emphasis on the warm, caring nature of the staff and the excellent working and living conditions underscores the positive experiences of both employees and residents alike, making this community stand out as a top choice for those seeking quality healthcare and employment in a nurturing environment.

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ANNUAL DATA

Sweetwater Healthcare Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

79
84.1

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3
3

Local Avg

health inspection

3
3.1

Local Avg

quality

5
3.7

Local Avg

staff

1
1.6

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
3.3

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.3

Local Avg

fines

0
2.9

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$28,034

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.3

Local Avg

total nurse hours

3
3

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
2.7

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.3

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

44
54.6

Local Avg

registered nurses

0
51.1

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    455946

  • Provider SSA county code

    822

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    August 29, 1991

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Sweetwater Healthcare Center

Housekeeping
Activity Center
Outdoor Areas

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Total Complaints Reported

2 Health Standard Deficiencies

3 Health Complaint Deficiencies

5 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

100 Total Units

56 Current Occupants

Care

24-hour Skilled Nursing Care

Diabetic

Dialysis

Hospice

IV Therapy

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Peritoneal Dialysis

Pharmacy

Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy

Activities & Fitness

Activity Center

Arts & Crafts

Bingo

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Maintenance

Transportation Provided

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 08/29/1991

Dining & Nutrition

Gluten / Allergen Free

Kosher Available

Low Sodium

Meals Provided

Vegetarian Available

Accommodations

Housekeeping

Outdoor Areas

Hospitals

Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital

200 East Arizona Avenue

Distance: 1.8 miles

Fisher County Hospital District

774 Texas 70

Distance: 24.6 miles

Resident Review Score
9.8
|
Most Loved
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