Marlin, TX · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Marlin's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,960–$7,440/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Sunset Home
1800 West 9TH St, Clifton, TX 76634 · Bosque County
Inspired retirement living options in Bosque County, Texas
55
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (123 of 128 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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 Clifton
Sunset Home is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Clifton, TX, with 128 certified beds and an average of about 123 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.63 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.34 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $14,020 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.63 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Clifton, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 128
- Avg. residents/day
- 123
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 675826
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $4,960–$7,440/mo (median $5,990) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,480–$7,000/mo (median $5,010) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Waco prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 2.63
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.34
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.9%
- 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)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 1 ($14,020)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-29
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (13 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-05-29Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-05-29Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …
2025-05-29Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-05-29Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy 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…
2025-03-26Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom 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.
2024-04-11Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-04-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-04-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-26 | Fine | $14,020 |
| 2025-03-26 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
1800 West 9TH St, Clifton, TX
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Sunset Home
How much does Sunset Home cost?
Sunset Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Clifton, TX area typically runs $4,960–$7,440 per month (median $5,990, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Sunset Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Sunset Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Sunset Home?
Staff provide about 2.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Sunset Home?
Sunset Home has 13 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Sunset Home have availability?
Typically 96% full (123 of 128 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Sunset Home offer?
Sunset Home in Clifton, TX offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 128 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Waco.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for Sunset Home — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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