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Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center

5300 Alta Mesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133 · Tarrant County

3.0CMS overall rating(817) 346-1800Visit website ↗
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 70% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Worth

Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Fort Worth, TX, with 198 certified beds and an average of about 138 residents per day. It operates as part of the Opco Skilled Management network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.43 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $35,552 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.43 hrs/resident/day)
  • $35,552 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Fort Worth, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds
198
Avg. residents/day
138
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Part of a chain
Opco Skilled Management
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
675817

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$5,530–$8,280/mo (median $6,680)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Fort Worth prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.43
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.55
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
25.2%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
11
Federal fines
2 ($35,552)
Total penalties
2
Last standard survey
2025-02-05
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy 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, compar…

2025-11-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

2025-11-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy 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, compar…

2025-02-05Severity E — potential for harmResident 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.

2025-02-05Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

2025-02-05Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-04Fine$23,923
2023-06-22Fine$11,629

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Daily activities & events
  • Library
  • Private rooms available
  • 24/7 staff

Location

5300 Alta Mesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Common questions about Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center

How much does Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center cost?

Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Fort Worth, TX area typically runs $5,530–$8,280 per month (median $6,680, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center?

Staff provide about 3.43 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center?

Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center have availability?

Typically 70% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center offer?

Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center in Fort Worth, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 198 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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