CMS data snapshot: July 2026
• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)
• Google users rate it 4.5/5 based on 148 reviews
• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 40.9 residents per day (34% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Feb 12, 2026)
• Has been fined a total of $34,405 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 4.26 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 45.5%
• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Fort Worth is a 4-star Medicare certified nursing home in Fort Worth, Texas with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored above average compared to Texas facilities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Mar 10, 1994 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Mar 10, 1994 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Mar 10, 1994 |
| ABUBAKAR, BARIRA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 2, 2023 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Sep 16, 2018 |
| DAVIDSON, SARAH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 24, 2025 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2017 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 1997 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 22, 2000 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jun 14, 2006 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 1997 |
| ABUBAKAR, BARIRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 2, 2023 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 16, 2018 |
| DAVIDSON, SARAH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 24, 2025 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| LE, QUANG | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2010 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 27, 2025 |
| DAVIDSON, SARAH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 24, 2025 |
| LE, QUANG | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 24, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 18, 2005 |
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