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Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

5300 Alta Mesa Blvd

4.3(203 ratings)· Fort Worth average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
198
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, Hospital district
Certified beds
198
Dietary accommodations
Dietitian accommodates faith-based dietary requirements
End-of-life care
Palliative and supportive care services offered

What Families Think

Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Fort Worth that most reviewers describe as friendly and well cared for, especially for those in for short-term rehab. However, at least one detailed account raises serious concerns about maintenance, call-button response times, and inconsistent quality of care.

The Good

  • Staff described as friendly and helpful
  • Meals praised by multiple reviewers
  • Comprehensive PT, OT, and speech therapy
  • Private rooms with TV and phone
  • Specific staff members singled out for excellent care

The Bad

  • One detailed report of slow call-button response (30-40 minutes)
  • One report of a leaking roof and broken TV left unaddressed
  • One report of poor food/fluid quality and being denied requested oxygen

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Fort Worth, Texas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 203 reviews.

About Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Ft. Worth Southwest Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Fort Worth, Texas, providing both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility offers 24-hour nursing care and physician-supervised services designed to support patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness, as well as those requiring ongoing skilled nursing support.

The center provides comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with personalized rehabilitation plans designed to maximize recovery. Additional clinical services include wound care supervised by a wound care specialist physician with onsite consultations, and a certified dietitian who ensures nutritionally balanced meals that accommodate medical and faith-based dietary requirements.

Spacious private rooms equipped with televisions and phones are available for residents. The facility emphasizes transitioning patients safely back to their homes, with arrangements for home health services and other support programs as part of the discharge plan. Palliative and supportive care services are also offered to complete the continuum of care.

Licensed social service staff assist residents during their stay and during the transitional period of returning home. The facility provides stimulating activities tailored to individual needs as part of quality-of-life programming. Practical support and personal care are available around the clock to help residents maintain independence and self-sufficiency.

Types of Care at Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

4.3overall · 203 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (203)

Jackie Watson

Jul 2026

via Google

Atmosphere was really nice, employees seemed really welcoming and my mom seemed to be doing much better than in the hospital. Thank you guys for what you do

Daniela Cardenas

Jul 2026

via Google

I loved to be able to visit an talk with the elderly, be beside them and have a conversation with them make me see a different view of life, How Jesus remember each of us and take care of us is the main conversation with them

GOGO TSHIBWABWA

May 2026

via Google

It’s was privilege for visit south west nursing home center

Venetta Griffin

Apr 2026

via Google

The caregivers and nurses was wonderful. They seem to care about their patients.

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Government Inspection History

11 inspection visits in the last three years, 25 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 20, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Nov 26, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 27, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 27, 2025

  • 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 27, 2025

Nov 24, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 25, 2025

Apr 25, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 26, 2025

Feb 5, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard8 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 7, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 7, 2025

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 7, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 7, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 7, 2025

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 7, 2025

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 7, 2025

Jul 4, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 5, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 5, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 5, 2024

Jan 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations
Nov 15, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Oct 28, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 29, 2023

Oct 23, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Aug 11, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 10, 2023

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 10, 2023

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 10, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 12, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located?

Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 5300 Alta Mesa Blvd in Fort Worth, Texas.

What do families say about Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Fort Worth that most reviewers describe as friendly and well cared for, especially for those in for short-term rehab. However, at least one detailed account raises serious concerns about maintenance, call-button response times, and inconsistent quality of care.

How did Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Southwest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center had 11 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 25 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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