Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home in Tyler has a 3-star overall rating, with 3-star health inspections and quality measures and 4-star staffing. Staffing is above the federal benchmark (6.22 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), but the home has had $190,793 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: June 11, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $190,793recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.2178.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.50
Licensed practical nurses
1.27
Nurse aides
4.45
Weekend nursing
5.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.7%15.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%5.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%2.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.2%2.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.8%29.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.1%19.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.3%23.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0.8%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.5%19.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.2%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.3%95.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—60%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—39.7%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to give residents clear notice of their rights, rules, services, and charges. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 572 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had reasonable access to and privacy when using communication methods. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 576 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $190,793 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $214,759 in total fines.
Federal fine
May 8, 2024
$190,793
Federal fine
Aug 31, 2023
$23,966
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of TEXVET · 9 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
96.7 residents on an average day (97% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 14 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.