James L. West Center for Dementia Care
1111 Summit Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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How James L. West Center for Dementia Care Compares
James L. West Center for Dementia Care is a 112-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.7%) is above the Texas average of 9.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 112 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 31 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fort Worth, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.7% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6% (179% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 6.0% — better than the Texas average of 25.7% (77% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask James L. West Center for Dementia Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing James L. West Center for Dementia Care with other nursing homes in Fort Worth.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for James L. West Center for Dementia Care, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is James L. West Center for Dementia Care 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 is James L. West Center for Dementia Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.7% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is James L. West Center for Dementia Care doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.9% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at James L. West Center for Dementia Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains James L. West Center for Dementia Care's rating advantage in Fort Worth?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 31 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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.
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