Skilled nursing · Tyler, TX

Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home

11466 HONOR LANE, Tyler, TX 75708

3 / 5CMS 100 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 48 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Texas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 14.1 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.5 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 35 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

0.5

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

35%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

14.1%

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★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.5

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

6.22

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

35%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

60%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

14.1%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

20.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.7%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$214,759 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID676311

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds100

Avg residents97

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 Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home?

Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home been cited for resident harm?

It has $214,759 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home appears in the record section above.

Does Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home use antipsychotic medications?

14.1 percent of long-stay residents at Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 20.4 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 Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 48 out of 100, putting it below 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 Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home?

Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home is located at 11466 HONOR LANE, Tyler, TX 75708. Phone: (903) 617-6150. 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 Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home a special focus facility?

Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $214,759 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home 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 Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home compare to other Tyler skilled nursing facilities?

Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 48. The full Tyler directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Tyler directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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