Government - Hospital district · 128 certified beds · CMS number 675826

Sunset Home, Clifton, TX

CMS records 13 health deficiencies at Sunset Home in Clifton, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on May 29, 2025. The highest severity cited is J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 citation was at the immediate jeopardy level. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,020 and 1 payment denial in the last three years.

Inspections and deficiencies

CMS findings for Sunset Home as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Sunset Home may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare

Most recent cycle (4 deficiencies)

Standard inspection May 29, 2025. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.

May 29, 2025 · Standard inspection

4 deficiencies, highest F

F812 · Food safety and sanitation

Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Status
Correction date Jun 28, 2025

F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage

Requirement cited (CMS): 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.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jun 28, 2025

F700 · Bed rail safety

Requirement cited (CMS): Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jun 28, 2025

F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights

Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jun 28, 2025
Previous cycle: 4 deficiencies (standard inspection Apr 11, 2024)

Standard inspection Apr 11, 2024. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Mar 26, 2025 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest J

F689 · Accident prevention and supervision

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Correction date Apr 26, 2025

Apr 11, 2024 · Standard inspection

3 deficiencies, highest F

F812 · Food safety and sanitation

Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Status
Correction date May 3, 2024

F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date May 3, 2024

F641 · Accurate resident assessments

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date May 3, 2024
Earlier cycle: 5 deficiencies (standard inspection Feb 16, 2023)

Standard inspection Feb 16, 2023. CMS counts 5 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Nov 22, 2023 · Complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, highest F

F880 · Infection prevention and control program

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Dec 12, 2023

F812 · Food safety and sanitation

Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Status
Correction date Dec 12, 2023

Feb 16, 2023 · Standard inspection

3 deficiencies, highest E

F812 · Food safety and sanitation

Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Mar 14, 2023

F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Mar 14, 2023

F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Mar 14, 2023

Tags cited in more than one inspection

1 tag cited on more than one inspection date at Sunset Home; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.

TagInspectionsDates
F812 Food safety and sanitation4May 29, 2025; Apr 11, 2024; Nov 22, 2023; Feb 16, 2023

Fines and payment denials

DateTypeAmount / length
Mar 26, 2025Fine$14,020
Mar 26, 2025Payment Denial2 days from Apr 24, 2025

Staffing and CMS ratings

Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
2.65 h (below the Texas median of 3.27 h)
RN hours per resident per day
0.34 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
2.28 h
Nursing staff turnover
37.2% (Texas median 52.1%)
Administrators who left
0
CMS overall rating
3 of 5
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5

CMS figures for Sunset Home, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.

Facility details

Address
1800 W 9TH Street, Clifton, TX 76634
Phone
(254) 675-8637
County
Bosque
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Chain (CMS)
Not part of a chain in CMS data
Certified beds
128
Average residents per day
121.5
In Medicare/Medicaid since
May 15, 2000
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident and family council
Both
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes

Questions to ask on a visit

Based on the tags cited most often here.

  • When was the kitchen last inspected, and how are food temperatures checked? (F812, cited 4 times)
  • How do staff learn about and respect each resident's personal routines and choices? (F550, cited 1 time)
  • How does the home check that resident assessments match what staff actually observe? (F641, cited 1 time)
  • How are a resident's goals and preferences written into the care plan? (F656, cited 1 time)

Other nursing homes in Clifton

Source

CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.

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