nursing home in Tyler, TX
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home
11466 Honor Lane, Tyler, TX 75708 · (903) 617-6150
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home at a glance
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Tyler, Texas (Smith County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 6.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 11, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $190,793.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.6% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 100
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Texvet
- Medicare-certified since
- February 27, 2012
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Smith County
- CMS Certification Number
- 676311
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.31 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.54 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.44 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.51 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.6% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 58.8% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 39.8 | 102 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $190,793 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 100 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 95 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.9% | 67.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 14.3% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 24.2% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.4% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.2% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.3% | 2.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 22.2% | 18% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.4% | 13.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.9% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 60% | 88% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 57.7% | 88.9% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Complaint | 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 · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2026 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| May 15, 2024 Standard | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0572 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 15, 2024 |
| May 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 15, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2024 |
| January 8, 2024 Complaint | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2024 |
| March 22, 2023 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2023 |
| March 22, 2023 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2023 |
| March 22, 2023 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2023 |
| March 22, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2023 |
| March 22, 2023 Standard | 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 · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2023 |
| March 22, 2023 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $190,793 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | Fine | $190,793 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEDGE, MATTHEW Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| BIGGS, WILLIAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| MCBRIDE, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| MCCRARY, JANICE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| TEXAS VSI, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| BERKELY, JOHN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home's rating?
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Texvet. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home and how do I contact it?
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas State Veteran's Home is at 11466 Honor Lane, Tyler, TX 75708. Phone: (903) 617-6150.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.