Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER
SWEETWATER, TX · 79 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 10, 2026
CMS Certification Number 455946 · first certified August 1991
Ownership
Operated by AVIR HEALTH GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within TX
7 citations — more than 44% of the 1,177 certified nursing homes in TX. Compared within TX rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in TX are typically surveyed 13–14 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,905 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 7 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in TX, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the TX figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 7 |
| Median facility in TX | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 26, 2023 | 2 |
| December 17, 2024 | 3 |
| March 10, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 3 | 2026-03-10 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 3 | 2026-03-10 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2024-12-17 |
What the citations cover
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 10, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2026) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2026) |
December 17, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Waiver has been granted (January 16, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2025) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Waiver has been granted (January 16, 2025) |
October 26, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Waiver has been granted |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Waiver has been granted |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.