Sunset Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Lamb · TX · For profit - Limited Liability company · PARAMOUNT HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS chain · 80 certified beds · CCN 675978 · PDM OPERATORS LLC


Sunset Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center operates 80 certified beds in LITTLEFIELD, Texas. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 2003-06-25. It averages 42.7 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Sunset Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

CMS lists 38 health-inspection deficiencies for Sunset Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-26.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-02-26F0576, F0585, F0692, F0803, F0812Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. / 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. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2026-02-26F0761, F0880, F0926Ensure 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Have policies on smoking.D
2026-02-26F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.C
2025-12-22F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D
2025-01-15F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-11-22F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2024-11-22F0550, F0684, F0727, F0761Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. / 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.D
2024-08-26F0580, F0686Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.J
2024-06-05F0655, F0656, F0689, F0727Create 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. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.D
2024-02-28F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.E
2024-02-28F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2023-11-01F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-10-10F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-10-10F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E
2023-10-10F0580, F0641, F0655, F0657, F0676, F0677, F0689, F0791Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / 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 the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.D
2023-10-10F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2023-08-29F0686, F0692Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G

Why was Sunset Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2024-08-26Fine$15,944
2023-08-29Fine$28,490

Has Sunset Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2023-09-301

How is Sunset Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center staffed relative to the TX average?

MeasureThis facilityTX average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.077313.38539
Total nursing staff turnover (%)58.655.3
Average number of residents per day42.775.8

Who owns Sunset Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, and what chain is it in?

Sunset Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name PDM OPERATORS LLC and belongs to the PARAMOUNT HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSMITH, DAWNEsince 03/01/2017
5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTLITTLEFIELD SMITH, LLC, SHEPPEL LITTLEFIELD, LLC, SMITH FAMILY 2001 TRUST, THE RUSSELL M. SHEPPEL 2010 SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUSTsince 01/01/2008
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLRIOJAS, DIANAsince 06/26/2023
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFSHEPPEL, RUSSELL, SMITH, BRADLEYsince 05/13/2025
ADP OF THE SNFLITTLEFIELD SMITH, LLC, PARAMOUNT HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS, LLC, SHEPPEL LITTLEFIELD, LLC, SMITH FAMILY 2001 TRUST, THE RUSSELL M. SHEPPEL 2010 SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUST, GEORGE, CINDY, RIOJAS, DIANAsince 01/01/2008

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