Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation
Newton, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676055) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $144,761
Phone: (409) 379-8911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day, with just 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Yes, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $144,761.00 against Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming nursing homes.
About this facility
Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Newton, Texas, certified for 84 beds with an average daily census of 42.9 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 27, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare, Shady Acres holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.24 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $144,761.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation, indicating the facility has a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. In addition, CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming relative to other nursing homes and is subject to increased inspection frequency by CMS.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility, and CMS data does not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Shady Acres has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.87 hours per resident per day, with only 0.24 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 40.0%, and CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $144,761.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate, meaning it is persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspections.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Shady Acres is certified for 84 beds with an average daily census of 42.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided, so contact the facility at 4093798911 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 27, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star here), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (1 star), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 4093798911 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility directly at 4093798911 to arrange a visit and review its full inspection history on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676055?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.