Focused Care Of Gilmer
623 Hwy 155n, Gilmer, TX 75644 · Upshur County
For-profit · 112 certified beds · 57% occupancy · (903) 797-2143
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Focused Care Of Gilmer 1 out of 5 stars overall — much below average. Its nurse staffing is 7% below the Texas median. It currently carries a federal abuse-warning icon. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.03 nurse hours per resident per day. 7% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 51% · RN turnover: 33.3%
Safety & compliance flags
- Federal abuse warning icon
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0684 · Apr 8, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 9, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Apr 8, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 9, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0676 · Feb 25, 2026Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Feb 25, 2026Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Feb 25, 2026Corrected Feb 27, 2026
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Feb 25, 2026Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0558 · Feb 25, 2026Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0602 · Feb 25, 2026Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Feb 25, 2026Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0686 · Feb 25, 2026Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 40 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is above the national median. Ask how the home decides to start these medications and how often it reviews them.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is for-profit (for profit - corporation). It is part of the Focused Post Acute Care Partners chain, which operates 25 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 1.9 stars.