Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Sweetwater, Tennessee
1 of 2 nursing homes in Sweetwater (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Tennessee statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
179
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Sweetwater, Tennessee is adequate, with 2 total facilities and 50% recommended. Families should note that while Wood Presbyterian Home stands out with a 5-star rating, there is one facility to avoid that has received fines, emphasizing the importance of careful selection.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME (93) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a remarkable Trust Score of 93/100. As a non-profit organization, Wood Presbyterian Home emphasizes community-focused care, providing a supportive environment for its 89 residents and maintaining an exemplary record with no fines.
The other 1 Sweetwater facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a remarkable Trust Score of 93/100. As a non-profit organization, Wood Presbyterian Home emphasizes community-focused care, providing a supportive environment for its 89 residents and maintaining an exemplary record with no fines.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Sweetwater Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
Questions Sweetwater Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Sweetwater's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Sweetwater facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Sweetwater avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Sweetwater facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Sweetwater, TN are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Sweetwater (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Sweetwater "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Sweetwater?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.