Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Fort Worth has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5 out of 5) but only average health inspection and staffing ratings (3 out of 5 each). It reported 4.34 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included accidents/supervision, notification of resident status changes, and protection from abuse/neglect.
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3424.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.72
Licensed practical nurses
1.19
Nurse aides
2.43
Weekend nursing
3.91
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.9%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.3%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.5%Steady
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.9%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.6%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
96%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
92.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%Steady
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $34,405 in total fines.
Federal fine
Dec 15, 2023
$34,405
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
Occupancy
37 residents on an average day (31% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.