Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center

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How Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center Compares

Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 84-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newton, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.5%) is below the Texas average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 84 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Texas average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.5% — worse than the Texas average of 9.4% (65% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 0.5% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (84% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Texas average of 4.0%.

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 May 4, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Newton

Newton sits in Newton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

2,864 (20.8%)

Median age

44.4 years

Median household income

$40,690

Median home value

$80,700

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

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