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Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

5300 Alta Mesa Blvd, Wedgwood · Fort Worth, TX 76133|198 beds|Licensed & Active

3/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.3/5

based on 200 Google reviews

(817) 346-1800 Directions Website

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What this means for your family

This facility offers exceptional specialized services, particularly in wound care and physical therapy, which are major assets for rehabilitation. However, families must remain vigilant regarding night-shift monitoring and personal property security, as multiple reports highlight instances of neglect and theft.

Google Reviews

200 reviews on Google

“Families considering FT WORTH SOUTHWEST NURSING CENTER will find a facility with highly praised physical therapy and wound care teams, often described as skilled and professional. However, there are serious, recurring allegations of medical neglect, delayed emergency responses, and issues with resident safety, including theft. While many recent reviews highlight recent renovations and a cleaner environment, the history of severe care failures remains a significant point of concern.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Exceptional wound care and physical therapy teams
Recent facility renovations and cleanliness
Friendly and professional administrative staff
Effective rehabilitation outcomes for post-stroke/injury patients

Concerns

Serious medical neglect and delayed emergency response (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Theft of resident belongings and personal property (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Inconsistent staffing levels affecting care quality (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Poor communication between nursing staff and families (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 203 analyzed

149

⚡27 reviews posted between Jan 23, 2023 – Jan 28, 2023 · 26 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Generic

The owner relies heavily on a repetitive, templated script to address negative reviews, often failing to address specific allegations like cleanliness or lighting. While they attempt to redirect concerns to email, the responses lack genuine personalization for most complaints.

Questions for Your Tour

1I've heard wonderful things about the wound care and physical therapy teams here; could you tell me more about how those specialists work with new residents?
2With the recent renovations, what are some of the favorite common areas or updated spaces that residents enjoy spending time in?
3How does the nursing team ensure that medication schedules are followed accurately and communicated clearly to family members?
4In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate assistance and notifying the family?
5What steps are being taken to ensure consistent staffing levels so that every resident gets the personalized attention they need?
6What kind of daily activities or social events are planned to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The wound care team at Southwest was the firs... I have been in and out of at least 3 hospitals and 8 nursing rehabs looking to end the cycle of infections and wounds; caused by the gangrene.”

Long-term resident · 2023★★★★★

“My dad had a stroke in the middle of the night and nobody checked on him all night . By the.time they checked on him it was apparent he had a stroke . By the time paramedics came they saw my dad was soak head to toe with urine and mattress was soak as well”

Family of deceased resident · 2025★☆☆☆☆

“The therapy department at Southwest Nursing and Rehab is truly one of the best in Tarrant county. The rehab team is knowledgeable and dedicated to the therapeutic needs and personal goals of each individual patient.”

Local Guide/Visitor · 2020★★★★★

Source: 200 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.55hrs

74%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.43hrs

84%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

25%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

21%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.1%

2.5%

Tarrant

2.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.8%

Better than Avg

Here

6.8%

14.4%

16.1%

Tarrant

13.4%

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility7.6%

Better than Avg

Here

7.6%

15.3%

14.9%

Tarrant

12.7%

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility8.0%

Better than Avg

Here

8.0%

15.4%

9.4%

Tarrant

8.7%

⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

5.3%

3.2%

Tarrant

2.5%

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility14.3%

Better than Avg

Here

14.3%

19.4%

14.2%

Tarrant

14.9%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility89.5%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

89.5%

81.8%

89.2%

Tarrant

91.4%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility84.3%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

84.3%

79.7%

88.0%

Tarrant

89.7%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

1.5%

Tarrant

1.8%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies

2penalties

Above state avg (9.1)

12 complaint-triggered

$35,552 in fines

This facility has experienced serious safety concerns, with families filing multiple complaints that triggered half of the 24 total deficiencies found. The most concerning pattern involves abuse protection failures, medication management errors, and safety hazards that have persisted across recent surveys. While the facility reports correcting these issues, the recurring problems with resident safety, pharmacy services, and environmental hazards suggest ongoing operational challenges families should carefully evaluate.

Nov 26, 2025Complaint3 findings

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Nov 24, 2025Complaint1 finding

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Apr 25, 2025Complaint1 finding

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Feb 5, 2025Routine6 findings

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Feb 5, 2025Complaint2 findings

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Jul 4, 2024Complaint3 findings

0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0607Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0610Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 4, 2024

$23,923

Fine

Jun 22, 2023

$11,629

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

SOUTHWEST NURSING & REHAB CENTER LLC

Administrator

KRISTI M BLACKWELL

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Opco Skilled Management

Chain Size

64 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 8 of 24

Ownership & Management

Owners

Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority

Owner · Organization

100%

Gurwitz, Solomon