Indian Canyon Post Acute
4★ official rating · 99 beds
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Sweetwater Care
10 nursing homes · 3 states · 960 beds
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Sweetwater Care at a glance
- Nursing homes
- 10
- States
- 3
- Licensed beds
- 960
- Average rating
- 2.4★
- Rated 4★ or better
- 33%
Is Sweetwater Care a good nursing home group?
Across 9 rated homes, Sweetwater Care averages 2.4★ on official inspection ratings — below the roughly 3.0★ national average. 33% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 67% sit at 1–2★. That’s below the national average, so it pays to look closely at the specific home you’re considering rather than the group as a whole.
A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.
Sweetwater Care quality vs. the national average
Across the 9 homes with an official inspection rating, Sweetwater Care averages 2.4★. 33% are rated 4★ or better, and 67% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.
| Measure | Sweetwater Care | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating | 2.4★ | 3.0★ |
| Homes rated 4★ or better | 33% | 40% |
| Homes rated 1–2★ | 67% | 41% |
How Sweetwater Care’s homes are distributed
- 5★0
- 4★3
- 3★0
- 2★4
- 1★2
Sweetwater Care nursing home ratings by state
Where Sweetwater Care operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.
| State | Homes | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | 2.2★ |
| Montana | 4 | 1.7★ |
| California | 2 | 4.0★ |
Highest-rated Sweetwater Care homes
The best-rated Sweetwater Care nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.
Lowest-rated Sweetwater Care homes
The lowest-rated Sweetwater Care homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.
- Pioneer Care and RehabilitationDillon, MT · 87 beds
- Storybrook Care & RehabilitationFort Collins, CO · 60 beds
- Park Place Transitional Care and RehabilitationGreat Falls, MT · 189 beds
- Continental Care and RehabilitationButte, MT · 100 beds
- City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center LlcDenver, CO · 60 beds
About Sweetwater Care
Sweetwater Care began in December 2017 and positions itself as a national operator of skilled nursing facilities, managing facilities across the United States from its headquarters in Carlsbad, California. Its leadership has substantial experience in operating and turning around skilled nursing centers.
The company focuses on acquiring and revitalizing underperforming or troubled skilled nursing facilities. From its base in Carlsbad, CA, Sweetwater Care has expanded to operate around 10 facilities, all for-profit and licensed in California, Colorado, and Montana.
The chain includes a variety of ownership structures at the facility level—some are operated under limited liability companies, others under partnerships or corporations—with each being part of a broader LLC ownership network. All the facilities are Medicare- and Medicaid-certified.
Sweetwater Care is known for managing small to mid-sized facilities (none exceeding 120 beds) and focuses particularly on turnaround opportunities. Its portfolio is characterized by modest average CMS ratings, diverse facility ownership types, and certification by both Medicare and Medicaid.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Carlsbad, California
- Website
- sweetwatercare.org
Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.
Where Sweetwater Care operates
Sweetwater Care runs nursing homes in California, Colorado, and Montana. Pick a state to see every Sweetwater Care home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.
All homes Sweetwater Care runs
Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.
- Joshua Tree Post Acute
4★ official rating · 47 beds
Official inspection rating - Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
4★ official rating · 110 beds
Official inspection rating - Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
2★ official rating · 108 beds
Official inspection rating - City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center Llc
2★ official rating · 60 beds
Official inspection rating - Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation
1★ official rating · 60 beds
Official inspection rating - Continental Care and Rehabilitation
2★ official rating · 100 beds
Official inspection rating - Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation
1★ official rating · 87 beds
Official inspection rating - Park Place Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
2★ official rating · 189 beds
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Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater Care
- How many nursing homes does Sweetwater Care operate?
- Sweetwater Care operates 10 nursing homes across 3 states with about 960 licensed beds in total.
- What states does Sweetwater Care operate in?
- Sweetwater Care runs nursing homes in California, Colorado, and Montana. Its largest presence is in Colorado, Montana, California.
- Is Sweetwater Care a good nursing home group?
- Across 9 rated homes, Sweetwater Care averages 2.4★ on official inspection ratings — below the roughly 3.0★ national average. 33% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 67% sit at 1–2★. That’s below the national average, so it pays to look closely at the specific home you’re considering rather than the group as a whole.
- Where is Sweetwater Care headquartered?
- Sweetwater Care is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
- How are these ratings determined?
- The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.