Nursing homes › Texas › Sweetwater Healthcare Center
1600 Josephine St, Sweetwater, TX 79556 · 3252366653 · 79 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avir Health Group, a group operating 119 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.3/5, 21 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,752,055 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.55 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.26. Weekend total: 2.24. Nursing staff turnover: 45%.
All-time on record: 16 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-03-10 | Have policies on smoking. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-17 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-12-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | 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. | F | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-10 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 06/01/2023 |
| CHUMLEY, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
| 1600 JOSEPHINE ST OPCO, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| TRAVITSKY, AARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 455946. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.