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Sweetwater Care

According to CMS data, Sweetwater Care is affiliated with 6 facilities in California, Colorado and Montana. Affiliation means this organization is linked to at least one individual or organizational owner, officer or entity with managerial control of these nursing homes. See below for a full list of homes affiliated with Sweetwater Care.
James Gamett has a direct or indirect ownership stake in at least 90% of homes affiliated with Sweetwater Care, according to CMS data.

How Sweetwater Care Compares
1.3
Average serious deficiencies
Average number of serious deficiencies found in affiliated homes in the last three years.
National average: 0.6
2.9
Average nurse hours/resident/day
Average reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day across all affiliated homes.
National average: 3.8
72.7%
Average nurse turnover
Average percentage of nursing staff who stopped working at affiliated homes over a 12-month period.
National average: 52.7%
$166,304
Average fines/home
Average total fines against affiliated homes.
National average: $38,059
Most Recent Serious Deficiencies
Serious deficiencies are those that caused immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. See more >
Dec 20, 2022 — Dillon, MT

Failure to: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Sep 16, 2022 — Butte, MT

Failure to: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Jul 2, 2019 — Aurora, CO

Failure to: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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6 Homes Affiliated With Sweetwater Care
1 Special Focus Facility
Homes flagged by the government for having a history of serious quality issues.
3 Special Focus Facility Candidates
Homes with a history of serious quality issues that have not been formally flagged by the government.
1 home with delayed inspections
The most recent standard inspection occurred more than two years ago. Inspections are supposed to occur every 18 months.