Focused Care of Gilmer
Nursing Home Facility
623 Hwy 155n, Gilmer, TX 75644
Focused Care of Gilmer is a senior care community located in Gilmer, TX. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Gilmer area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (903) 797-2143.
Operated by Focused Post Acute Care Partners, which runs 22 communities in our directory.
With 112 beds, Focused Care of Gilmer is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Gilmer average about 85 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 57% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 27 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 51%.
The community is located in Upshur County, TX.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 48 problems at Focused Care of Gilmer. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 19 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $15,288.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nursing and Physician Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Focused Care of Gilmer offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 112
- Occupancy 57%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 51%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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