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Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home
11466 Honor Lane, Tyler, TX 75708
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 100 beds, Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home serves Tyler in Smith County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2012.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 2, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $215K.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), above the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 33.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Smith Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 23 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.0 | 20.0 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.3 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.6% | 56.3% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $214,759 | $31,256 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Jun 2025, 15 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×2 D ×14 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | K | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Mar 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2023 |
| 22 Mar 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2023 |
| 22 Mar 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2023 |
| 22 Mar 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2023 |
| 22 Mar 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2023 |
| 22 Mar 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2024 | Fine | $190,793 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | Fine | $23,966 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.6%, RNs 58.8%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.2% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.4% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.3% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: State Of Texas Veterans Land Board. Chain: Texvet (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Vsi, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Smith County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lake Health Center | Tyler | 20 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20.0 | — | 19 May 2025 |
| The Center At Grande | Tyler | 96 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 9.4 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Reunion Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation | Tyler | 99 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5.1 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| The Waterton Healthcare & Rehabilitation | Tyler | 92 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10.9 | $23K | 6 May 2026 |
| Oak Brook Health Care Center | Whitehouse | 120 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| The Heights of Tyler | Tyler | 120 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 17.5 | $14K | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Avir At Azalea Heights | Tyler | 120 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 20.8 | $28K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Avir At Petal Hillabuse icon | Tyler | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 25.8 | $31K | 13 May 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Smith County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $215K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.3 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home?
It is part of the Texvet chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Texas Vsi, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran'S Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.