Nursing Homes in ZIP 79556 (Sweetwater, TX)
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 79556, Sweetwater, TX, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 3.5 out of 5.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 79556
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 96 | 83.3% | 60.0% | 0 |
| SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 79 | 50.4% | — | 0 |
Data profile for ZIP 79556
Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 79556: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 175 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.19 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 60.0% where reported. The current data records no federal penalties for the providers listed here.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | STERLING HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 175 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 |
| Avg RN turnover | 60.0% |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 79556
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
For families in ZIP 79556, Sweetwater, TX, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
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Data sources
This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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