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HomeTexasWatkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home

Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home

11466 Honor Lane, Tyler, TX 757089036176150WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(57 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
100
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $214,759

How Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home 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
3/5
TX average
2.7/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
TX average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
TX average
1.9/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
6.31 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
33.6%
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

Reported nursing time is 6.31 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.
Staff turnover is 33.6%, lower than the Texas average of 55.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected May 15, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 7 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

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
Smith County 65+
39,803
17.0% of county
County Population
234,667
Smith County

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

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Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tyler, Texas with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 2012. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
94.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 27, 2012
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Smith
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
89.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: 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: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0572Potential for Harm

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Survey: May 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0576Potential for Harm

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Survey: May 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0773Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Mar 22, 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: Mar 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Mar 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Mar 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$214,759
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 31, 2023
$23,966
FineMay 8, 2024
$190,793

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

Nurse Aide4.44 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.33 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing6.31 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total5.51 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.6%
RN Turnover
58.8%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BERKELY, JOHNW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2016
ELLEDGE, MATTHEWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2016
TEXAS VSI, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2016
BIGGS, WILLIAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
MCBRIDE, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
MCCRARY, JANICEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home and nearby alternatives.

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Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
Tyler, TXCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $214,759
Park Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Tyler, TX7.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $287,159
Avir at Petal Hill
Tyler, TX7.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $31,256
Avir at Rose Trail
Tyler, TX7.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $442,321
Greenbrier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Tyle
Tyler, TX9.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
The Waterton Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Tyler, TX9.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $23,389
Briarcliff Health Center
Tyler, TX10.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $51,034
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
Tyler, TX · Current facility
—3/53/54/5$214,759
Park Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Tyler, TX
7.7 mi1/51/51/5$287,159
Avir at Petal Hill
Tyler, TX
7.9 mi2/52/52/5$31,256
Avir at Rose Trail
Tyler, TX
7.9 mi1/51/51/5$442,321
Greenbrier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Tyle
Tyler, TX
9.5 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
The Waterton Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Tyler, TX
9.9 mi4/54/52/5$23,389
Briarcliff Health Center
Tyler, TX
10.5 mi2/53/53/5$51,034

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 Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home?▾
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home 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). Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $214,759.
What are the staffing levels at Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home?▾
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home provides 6.31 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, 1.33 LPN hours, and 4.44 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.6%.
How many beds does Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home have?▾
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home has 100 certified beds with an average of 94.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Texvet chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Texas, including 6 in Tyler. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home?▾
On Google Maps, Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 57 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

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