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HomeTexasSterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente

Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente

705 Ne Georgia Avenue, Sweetwater, TX 795563252355417WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.9on Google(75 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
96
certified

How Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente Compares in Texas

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Texas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
TX average
2.7/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
TX average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
TX average
1.9/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.82 hrs/day
TX average
3.39 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.54 hrs/day
TX average
0.43 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
45.3%
TX average
55.3%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Texas average of 2.7/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Texas average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.82 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.39.
Reported RN time is 0.54 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.43.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 26, 2026
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,996/mo
Texas median
Private Room
$7,300/mo
Texas median
Nolan County 65+
2,811
19.2% of county
County Population
14,657
Nolan County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sweetwater, Texas with 96 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
83.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 17, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Nolan
Last Inspection
Mar 26, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
21.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.21 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.07 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.82 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.30 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.3%
RN Turnover
60.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LUCKETT, GINAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
MAK, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
NEXION HEALTH AT SWEETWATER, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2022
FALLON, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
HERDRICH, WILLIAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
KIRLEY, FRANCISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
LEE, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
LUCKETT, GINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
REID, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
RINER, MEERAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente and nearby alternatives.

All Texas facilities
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Sweetwater, TXCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Sweetwater Healthcare Center
Sweetwater, TX1.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Merkel Nursing Center
Merkel, TX21.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $391,887
Mitchell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Colorado City, TX29.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Homeplace Manor Healthcare Center
Hamlin, TX33.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Avir at Snyder
Snyder, TX33.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $15,631
Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing
Abilene, TX35.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $23,794
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Sweetwater, TX · Current facility
—4/55/53/5None recorded
Sweetwater Healthcare Center
Sweetwater, TX
1.7 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Merkel Nursing Center
Merkel, TX
21.6 mi1/51/53/5$391,887
Mitchell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Colorado City, TX
29.4 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Homeplace Manor Healthcare Center
Hamlin, TX
33.0 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Avir at Snyder
Snyder, TX
33.8 mi2/52/51/5$15,631
Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing
Abilene, TX
35.3 mi2/52/51/5$23,794

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?▾
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Texas is $5,996/month for a semi-private room and $7,300/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente had any health inspection violations?▾
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 26, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?▾
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente provides 3.82 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, 1.07 LPN hours, and 2.21 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.3%.
How many beds does Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente have?▾
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente has 96 certified beds with an average of 83.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Nexion Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Texas, including 1 in Sweetwater. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?▾
On Google Maps, Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 75 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Nexion Health

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