Safety Report: Goldwater Care Gibson City
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (13) than in the cycle before (20).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 6 | May 12, 2026; March 20, 2026; December 23, 2025; May 8, 2025; July 3, 2024; April 24, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | February 19, 2026; October 23, 2024; October 1, 2024; October 18, 2023; February 16, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 4 | March 28, 2025; July 9, 2024; February 6, 2024; October 18, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | May 12, 2026; May 8, 2025; July 3, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 3 | May 12, 2026; May 8, 2025; July 3, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | May 8, 2025; March 28, 2025; July 9, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 3 | March 19, 2024; February 6, 2024; February 16, 2023 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F607) | 2 | May 12, 2026; May 8, 2025 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 2 | December 23, 2025; September 14, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | December 23, 2025; February 6, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | March 19, 2024; October 18, 2023 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | February 6, 2024; February 16, 2023 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | February 6, 2024; February 16, 2023 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F883) | 2 | February 6, 2024; February 16, 2023 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | February 6, 2024; February 16, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | February 6, 2024; February 16, 2023 |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F582) | 2 | February 6, 2024; February 16, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 33 days, starting May 31, 2025 |
| September 26, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 2 days, starting October 22, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 | Fine | $59,827 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
May 12, 2026 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
March 20, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 19, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 23, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
September 14, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 8, 2025 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 28, 2025 — 2 citations
October 23, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 1, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 26, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 9, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
July 3, 2024 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 24, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 19, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
February 6, 2024 — 12 citations
October 18, 2023 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 16, 2023 — 24 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare