Southwest Medical Center SNF

Location & what’s nearby

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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Quality measures — how residents actually fare

Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.

Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital

Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.

65.8% of the Medicare patients who left this home got back to the community and stayed there for at least 31 days — CMS rates that better than the national rate. This is CMS’s risk-adjusted rate over 141 Medicare stays in Oct 2022–Sep 2024, and CMS’s own comparison — not ours.

Met the expected recovery: 11.1% of this home’s Medicare short-stay residents left it at or above the ability to care for themselves and move around that CMS predicted for them, across 90 stays in Oct 2024–Sep 2025. The median of the 11,061 homes CMS publishes this for is 56.6%. Read it beside the getting-home figure, not instead of it: unlike the two measures above, CMS makes no better-or-worse call on this one and publishes no confidence interval for it, so this is a comparison and not a verdict — but it is the short-stay measure that separates homes most, and the one to ask about.

This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.

Staffing

No payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours are on file for this home — and the record suggests that is because it did not report them. Inspectors cited this home for failing to submit its staffing data to CMS (F0851) — see the citation below. Every Medicare-certified nursing home is required to submit its actual payroll data quarterly, and that submission is what makes staffing numbers auditable rather than a claim. A home that does not file is not the same as a home with no data yet: ask this home directly what its nurse-to-resident ratios and weekend RN coverage are, why its payroll data is not filed, and weigh the independent health-inspection score heavily in the meantime.

Inspection trend

Deficiencies are more than at the previous inspection — worsening. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.

Inspection deficiencies

State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.

Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.

15 citations, most serious first. The 10 most serious are shown; the remaining 5 are one tap away and print in full.

• Potential for harm · F2026-04-22 · tag F0727 — failed to provide required RN coverage — widespread
  Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide eight consecutive hours of Registered Nurse (RN) staff daily for the residents of the facility.Findings included:- The 08/05/25 Facility Assessment, documentation included: Staff/Personnel required, which stated Skilled Nursing Unit bases staffing on the resident population and their needs for care and support. A good faith effort and approach is made to ensure sufficient, qualified staff is available to meet the needs of the residents at any given time. The staffing plan in place can be adjusted based on changes in the resident census. The nurse to resident ratio is six residents to one RN and one Certified Nurse Aide. An additional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) may be utilized if the resident number increases. Staff are scheduled 12 hours shifts per day. Review of the Nursing schedule for 10/01/25 - 12/31/25, revealed a lack of scheduled RN coverage for the following dates:Thursday, 11/13/25.Sunday, 11/20/25.Saturday, 12/20/25. On 04/22/26 at 01:33 PM, Administrative Nurse E confirmed the lack of…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Fcited before2026-04-22 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — widespread
  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on interviews, observation and record review, the facility failed to utilize Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP- infection control interventions designed to reduce transmission of resistant organisms which employ targeted gown and glove use during high contact care) when providing direct care to a Resident (R) 11 with a Stage 2 (partial-thickness skin loss into but no deeper than the dermis including intact or ruptured blisters) pressure ulcer. The facility further failed to ensure adequate hand hygiene before medication administration for R11 and R2. Findings included:1. On 04/21/26 at 08:53 AM, Licensed Nurse (LN) G sanitized her hands and applied gloves, LN G did not apply any other personal protective equipment (PPE- gowns, face shields and/or eyeglasses/goggles, and gloves) and entered R11's room with his medications in their blister packs. LN G placed the medications on the counter under the computer in his room. LN G then assisted R11 to sit up in his bed, as he had laid flat in the bed diagonally. LN G applied the gait belt on R11 and assisted him to the side of the…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2026-04-22 · tag F0655 — pattern
  Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a written baseline care plan to Resident (R) 1, R2, 11, and R4. Findings include:- On 04/20/26 at 09:51 AM, R1 reported she had not received a copy of a baseline care plan. She reported that she has not attended a care plan meeting or any discharge planning since she admitted . R1's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) lacked documentation that a written baseline care plan was given or reviewed by R1 or a family member since she admitted on [DATE]. On interview on 04/20/26 at 10:24 AM, R2 reported she was never provided a written copy of the care plan while she had been a resident in this facility.R2's EMR lacked documentation that a written baseline care plan was given or reviewed to R2 or a family member since she admitted on [DATE]. On 04/20/26 at 10:28 AM, R11 reported he was uncertain about a baseline care plan and reported he did not receive any paperwork about a care plan.R11's EMR lacked documentation that a written baseline…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2026-04-22 · tag F0761 — failed to label and store drugs safely — pattern
  Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
  What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and label biologicals adequately when staff failed to date an insulin (medications used to treat high blood glucose levels) pen when opened. Findings included:- On 04/21/26 at 09:50 AM, observation of the Resident (R) 1's Lantus (long-acting insulin) pen revealed the pen lacked an open date or the discard date. On 04/21/26 at 09:51 AM, Licensed Nurse (LN) G reported that all insulin pens should be labeled with an opened date and a discard date.On 04/22/26 at 01:15 PM, Administrative Nurse E reported he expected all insulin pens to be labeled with the date it was opened and a discard date. The facility's policy Medication Administration, dated 08/23, documented insulin vials may be kept at room temperature in the patient's medication drawer. Date the vial when it is opened. Insulin is outdated 28 days after being opened.

  Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2026-04-22 · tag F0553 — failed to let residents help plan their care — isolated
  Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R) 1 received the opportunity to participate in the care planning process when staff failed to invite R1, or their responsible party to care plan meetings. Findings included:- R1's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) revealed diagnoses of diabetes mellitus (DM-when the body cannot use glucose, not enough insulin is made, or the body cannot respond to the insulin) and displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur (broken bone outside the hip joint). R1's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) of 15, indicating intact cognition. R1's MDS documented R1 required moderate assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and touching assistance with bed mobility and transfers. R1's Functional Abilities (Self-Care and Mobility) Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 04/14/26, documented R1 had a left arm sling, right hip fracture, and falls.R1's Care Plan, dated 04/01/26,…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2026-04-22 · tag F0628 — isolated
  Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
  What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to notify the State Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) of facility-initiated transfers/discharges for Resident (R) 10 and R3.Findings included:- R10's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documented R10 discharged home on [DATE]. R3's EMR documented R3 discharged home on [DATE].The facility was unable to provide evidence that the facility notified the LTCO of the residents' transfer/discharge from the facility.On 04/22/26 at 01:00 PM, Administrative Nurse E reported that the facility did not notify the LTCO when a resident was transferred/discharged . The facility did not provide an Ombudsman Notification policy.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2026-04-22 · tag F0686 — failed to prevent and treat pressure sores (bedsores) — isolated
  Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to adequately assess Resident (R) 11's present-on -admission pressure ulcer (localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction) at the time of admission and failed to ensure wound treatment orders were obtained and treatments provided.Findings included:- R11's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) revealed diagnoses of weakness, frailty, and congestive heart failure (CHF-a condition with low heart output and the body becomes congested with fluid).R11's EMR revealed no admission [NAME] Data Set (MDS) was completed since R11 admitted on [DATE].R11's Base Line Care Plan, dated 04/17/26, instructed staff to keep skin dry and intact, avoid pressure on skin, and avoid shearing/friction. Collaborate with Dietitian for R11's dietary needs.R11's Physician Orders instructed staff to apply lanolin ointment (moisturize and protect dry, scaly, or…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · F2024-06-12 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespread
  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  The facility reported a census of four residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to serve food under sanitary conditions, to the residents of the facility appropriately to prevent the potential for food borne illness. This deficient practice had the potential to negatively affect all residents in the facility. Findings included: - During observation of the noon meal service in the kitchen on 06/11/24 at 11:35 AM, Dietary Staff G removed a thermometer probe from the sheath in her sleeve pocket and placed the tip of the thermometer into a steak product without sanitizing the thermometer probe. On 06/11/24 at 11:35 AM, Dietary Staff G stated that the thermometer had been sanitized that morning and that the thermometer was stowed in a sheath in her sleeve pocket. On 06/11/24 at 11:36 AM, Dietary Staff G inspected the sheath of the thermometer probe in her sleeve pocket under the direction of Dietary Manager F and surveyor and revealed that the sheath was not fully enclosed and had a pre-manufactured hole in the end. Dietary Staff G stated that…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · F2024-06-12 · tag F0814 — failed to dispose of garbage properly — widespread
  Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  The facility reported a census of four residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain and/or dispose of garbage and refuse properly in a sanitary condition to prevent the harborage and feeding of pests. Findings included: - Initial tour of the kitchen facilities on 06/10/24 at 02:00 PM with Dietary Manager F, revealed that the outside dumpster area contained eight double-lidded dumpsters and that four of the eight dumpster lids were in the open position. On 06/10/24 at 02:10 PM, Dietary Manager F stated that the dumpsters were shared between the facility and the attached hospital and that the lids remaining open was an on-going problem and stated that the attached hospital's environmental services staff routinely left the lids open on the trash dumpsters. Additionally stated that the lids to the dumpsters were to be closed at all times. On 06/10/24 at 05:30 PM, observation of two of the eight dumpsters had lids stowed in the open position. On 06/11/24 at 07:20 AM, observation of one of the eight dumpsters had lids stowed in the open…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Fcited before2024-06-12 · tag F0851 — widespread
  Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  The facility reported a census of four residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to electronically submit to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) with complete and accurate direct staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data in a uniform format according to specifications established by CMS (i.e. Payroll Base Journal (PBJ), related to licensed nursing staffing information, when the facility failed to accurately report 24 hour per day Licensed Nurse coverage on 59 dates between 01/01/23 and 12/31/23. Findings included: - Review of the Payroll Base Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report for fiscal year (FY), Quarter 3 2023 (April 1-June 31) revealed a lack of License Nurse (LN) for 24 hours/seven days a week 24 hour/day on the following dates: On 04/05, Wednesday (WE), On 04/08, Saturday (SA), On 04/12, WE, On 04/22, SA, On 04/28, Friday (FR), On 04/29, SA, On 05/06, SA, On 05/13, SA, On 05/29, Monday (MO), On 06/15, Thursday (TH), Review of the Payroll Base Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report for fiscal…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

“Cited before” means this same F-tag appears on at least one other survey date in the record we hold — counting complaint investigations as well as standard surveys, with no time limit. It is our own read of the data, not CMS’s: CMS uses repeat deficiency as a formal term tied to consecutive standard surveys, and that is a narrower test than this one. A tag marked here may or may not meet it.

Fines & penalties

No federal fines in the current CMS record.

Who owns this facility

CMS files one row per role, so the 13 rows in the source record cover these 11 parties — each is shown once here with every role it holds. Nothing is omitted. The source lists no ownership percentage for any of them — PECOS records a share only for equity interests, not for board or management roles.

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