SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER
1600 JOSEPHINE ST, Sweetwater, TX 79556
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How SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 79-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sweetwater, 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 health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.4%) is below the Texas average of 9.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 79 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sweetwater, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.4% — better than the Texas average of 9.6% (75% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Sweetwater.
How is SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.4% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 79 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Sweetwater options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Sweetwater
Sweetwater sits in Nolan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% 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+
- 2,716 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 37.1 years
- Median household income
- $43,692
- Median home value
- $80,300
Demographics for Nolan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sweetwater.
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