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Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home

Registered name: WATKINS-LOGAN-GARRISON TEXAS STATE VETERAN'S HOME

TYLER, TX · Medicare-certified · 100 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall

Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings but a lower 2-star quality measures rating. It reports 6.31 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines over the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

6.3146 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.3146.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.54
Licensed practical nurses
1.33
Nurse aides
4.44
Weekend nursing
5.51

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 59%

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).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

11.8%17.6%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.2%4.3%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

0%0%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.2%1.1%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

2.4%4.2%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

15%33.3%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

8.1%25.1%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

18.3%23.9%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

—0%—

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.9%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

15.5%26%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%1.2%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—94%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

89.1%100%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—60%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—100%—

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

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 protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  8. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $190,793 was recorded.

  9. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $190,793 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    May 8, 2024

    $190,793

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of TEXVET · 9 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
94.9 residents on an average day (95% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 14 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.