Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center
Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center is a 1-star rated nursing home in Newton, TX with 84 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 2/5.
The facility has 64 health violations on record. Federal fines total $142,250 across 8 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: February 12, 2025.
This facility has abuse citations on its federal record.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Texas public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 7, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 6 penalties totaling $125,273
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
2020 2 penalties totaling $16,977
Fine
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 4 violations
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
2024 3 violations
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Have policies on smoking.
2023 5 violations
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2022 6 violations
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
2021 13 violations
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 1 violations
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2019 13 violations
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
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.
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2018 11 violations
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2017 8 violations
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center
- What violations has Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center received?
- Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center has 64 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center?
- Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center safe?
- Safety at Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center?
- Phone: (409) 379-8911. Address: 405 Shady Acres Lane, Newton, TX. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center offer?
- Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility with 84 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Newton, TX?
- Compare Shady Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Newton, TX on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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