Skilled nursing · Fort Worth, TX

Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center

5300 Alta Mesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133

3 / 5CMS 198 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

50

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Texas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 7.6 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.55 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 25 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.55
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
25%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
7.6%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Texas state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★★2 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.55
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.43
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
25%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
21%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
7.6%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
14.1%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
1.8%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$35,552 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID675817
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
ChainIndependent
Beds198
Avg residents138

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center?

Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $35,552 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center appears in the record section above.

Does Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center use antipsychotic medications?

7.6 percent of long-stay residents at Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 14.1 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Texas state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center?

Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center is located at 5300 Alta Mesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133. Phone: (817) 346-1800. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center a special focus facility?

Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $35,552 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center compare to other Fort Worth skilled nursing facilities?

Ft Worth Southwest Nursing Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50. The full Fort Worth directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Fort Worth directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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