Government Medicare Medicaid

Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center

5300 Alta Mesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133

3.0 CMS Rating
Government - Hospital district
198 Certified Beds
64 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 2.12%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 8.05%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 1.82%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 18.02%

Lower is better

How Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center Compares

Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center is a 198-bed government-owned nursing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.1%) is below the Texas average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 198 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.

Among the 31 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fort Worth, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.

By the numbers vs. Texas average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.1% — better than the Texas average of 9.4%.
  • Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (44% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Texas average of 4.0% (48% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.0% — better than the Texas average of 25.8% (30% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Fort Worth.

How is Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center addressing its health inspections rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What practices help Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.1% here versus 4.0% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center's rating advantage in Fort Worth?

Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.4 stars across 31 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Fort Worth

Fort Worth sits in Tarrant County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
235,076 (11.3%)
Median age
34.6 years
Median household income
$70,306
Median home value
$209,600

Demographics for Tarrant County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Worth.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 675817
County Tarrant
Total Beds 198
Occupied Beds 138
Occupancy Rate 70%
Ownership Government - Hospital district

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Location

5300 Alta Mesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.